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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.

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