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Sporting Athletic Club

Wilmington, DE

About the Club

Sporting Athletic Club is a multifaceted soccer club providing resources for high-quality soccer experiences, powered by BPG|SPORTS. They aim to build communities, promote wellness, and encourage sportsmanship through their soccer programs. Sporting AC is a network of clubs that collaborate to maximize players' professional, collegiate, and youth soccer pathways. They are a premier youth soccer organization focused on player development, competitive excellence, and community engagement, with multiple divisions offering top-tier training and competition while maintaining a strong local presence. Sporting Athletic Club has chapters in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, operating under the same core philosophy, coaching methodology, and development model. They prioritize creating a safe and respectful environment where player well-being is paramount, and they represent their brand with trustworthiness and honesty, valuing humility in victory and pride in defeat. Effort is central to their culture, with a focus on work ethic and team culture, emphasizing collective effort over individual performance. Sporting AC also promotes inclusion, believing that a diverse community fosters understanding and appreciation for diversity among families. They expect coaches and players to bring a positive and productive attitude to achieve greatness. Sporting Athletic Club offers various programs, including MLS Next & MLS NEXT II and Girls Academy. They have experienced coaching staff and world-class facilities across Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. Sporting Athletic Club was formerly known as Sporting Delaware and has been involved in MLS Next and Girls Academy since its launch in 2020.

Age Groups

U4
U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Summer Select Program (Full)

Age Group: 2006-2016 (U8-U14 for tournaments)

Commitment: 6 Weeks

Club Fee: $500

Summer Select Program (Training Only)

Age Group: 2006-2016 (U8-U14 for tournaments)

Commitment: 6 Weeks

Club Fee: $400

Skillbuilder Recreational Soccer Camp

Age Group: 2017-2011 Boys & Girls

Commitment: Per Week (July 28 - July 31, 2025)

Club Fee: $250

The Finishing School Soccer Camp

Age Group: 2018-2011 Boys & Girls

Commitment: Per Week (August 4 - August 7, 2025)

Club Fee: $250

Sporting Summer Training Program

Age Group: 2018-2014 Boys & Girls

Commitment: July 2 – August 6 (Mondays & Wednesdays)

Club Fee: $400

Friday Skill Builder (MLS Go)

Age Group: 5-8 Years old, 9-12 Years old

Commitment: 5 Training Sessions (Fall Season)

Club Fee: $150

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Chase Fieldhouse - 1000 N West Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Kirkwood Sports Complex - Address not specified on website
WSFS Bank Sportsplex - Address not specified on website
Villanova - Higgins Soccer Complex - Address not specified on website
Moorestown High School - Address not specified on website
AIM Academy - Address not specified on website
Location Map

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