FC DELCO is proud to announce the creation of its youth development program designed to provide U-8 boys the ability to train and compete for Eastern Pennsylvania’s most successful soccer club. Led by FC DELCO coaches John Havrilla and Kirk Johnson, these players will gain experience with various individual and team-related skill development as well as character-building qualities centered on teamwork, leadership, and FUN!

Beginning this Spring, the club will host a seven week clinic for boys born between Aug. 1, 2004 and July 31, 2006, indoors at Athlete’s Advantage in Conshohocken. Click on this FC Delco Announcement for additional details about the clinic and to learn how to sign-up. 

After a strong performance by the U18 FC DELCO Force in Sanford, FL at the ECNL National Event #2,  Natalia Pinkney was named to the All Tournament Team for her individual efforts. The All Tournament Team is selected by opposing coaches and ECNL scouts after each game. Congratulations to Natalia and the Force on great performances in Florida.

The FC Delco Players Cup will be held this Memorial Day Weekend from May 25-28.  This is our 13th year presenting this event and it has grown into one of the largest and best tournaments in the country.  We look forward to another great weekend of highly competitive soccer and meeting new friends !! Be sure to register your team early!!   Please go to our Tournament Page (including a link for Registration) or contact Joe Levan or Tom Ward for more information.

FC Delco alumni Steven Miller (Colgate), Mark Fetrow (Penn State) and Tommy Brandt (Univ. of Penn) were all taken in the MLS Supplemental Draft on Jan. 17.  Ironically, all three played on the same team at FC Delco during their youth.  Miller and Fetrow, who both played with the Club from U-13 to U-19, were taken by the Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps and Brandt was taken by the hometown Phila. Union.  Good luck to all three in their next phase of their soccer careers !!

The U-18 Force, now 4-0. sits on top of 36 teams in the ECNL National B Bracket. They are, no pun intended, a Force to be reckoned with early in their ECNL season. They began their quest just around the corner by beating Penn Fusion 6-3 on a chilly December evening more fitting for a hockey game. Flying south towards much better weather in Sanford, Florida, the Force continued their winning streak by beating Concorde Fire of Atlanta 2-0, FC Dallas 1-0 and Colorado Storm 5-0.  The Force defense went all three games in Florida without letting up a goal. Sydney Mitchell (3 goals) and Janna Brown (2 goals) are leading the offensive effort.

FC Delco Alumni and Hall of Famers Jeff Parke (Seattle Sounders) and Jeff Larentowicz (Colorado Rapids) have been called into the US Men's National Team Camp this week in Phoeniz, AZ in preparation for their upcoming games against Venezuala and Panama at the end of the month.  For Parke, this is his first call up to the National Team while Larentowicz has had numerous appearances with the National side.  Parke played on the Black II and was inducted into the FCD Hall in 2007 while Larentowicz entered in 2006.  Best of luck to Jeff and Jeff as they continue to chase their dreams!!

FC Delco Co-Founder Sam Holt was recently honored at an affair held by the Youth Mentoring Partnership organization for his many years of service to youth in the education field and in his soccer coaching endeavors.  Sam was a teacher in the Radnor School District for 33 years and was a founding member of FC Delco.  Sam held numerous positions in the Club including President and Director of Coaching as well as his various coaching positions over the years. Sam is also a proud member of the FC Delco Hall of Fame.  Pictured above is Sam with his youngest son Tim, who serves as President of the United Soccer Leagues (USL).  Please click on this Youth Mentoring Partnership link for more information.  Congratulations Sam on a well deserved honor !!

FC Delco's Jimmy McLaughlin became the Philadelphia Union's second home grown player after he signed with the MLS Club on Monday.  Zach Pfeffer (pictured above with Jimmy), another FC Delco player, was the Union's first home grown player when he signed with the Club earlier this year when he was 16.  Jimmy, who has played with the Club since U-12, completed his freshman season at Colgate University and was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Year.  Check the Phila. Union and Philly Soccer News articles for more information.  Congratulations to Jimmy as we look forward to seeing him on the Union pitch !!

Zack Steffen, goalkeeper for the U-18 FC Delco Academy team, has been invited by U-18 US National team coach Richie Williams to the National Camp in Ft. Lauderdale from Jan. 2-9.  Zach attends Downingtown HS West  and recently commited to the University of Maryland.  Best of luck Zack in Florida !