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We believed that giving back to the game can only help the next generation of soccer players. If you are interested in coaching, please contact Mary Ellen at maryellen@spiritunited.org

The Sidekicks were one of the strongest teams that came through the Spirit United Club. Approximately 50 boys came out for the two new U-9 teams in the spring of 1990. Midway through the tryouts I knew that these guys were going to be something. The Sidekicks went on to win the Delco Championship. The following spring they were the first Spirit team to travel to Richmond and they won the Jefferson Cup (91). They followed their success as they went undefeated the Delaware Spring League that spring.

The Sidekicks were composed of players who were committed to playing the best they could be in every match. (The ’Kicks have had a girl and a Finnish exchange student on the roster) The next three years they went undefeated in Delco League play. Tournament successes in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania came from the commitment to play the best and be at the top of their game.

Spirit tournaments usually saw the ‘Kicks face strong opponents, once they hosted and defeated a side from Toronto. Perhaps the game most often recalled is when facing a 7 goal differential and playing York United for the Spirit Classic championship, the Sidekicks went onto a 8-0 amazing victory and the title. Still another Spirit Classic was a win in a double OT last second break a-way goal.

The Sidekicks played EPYSA state cups often going to the final four teams. Indoor soccer play found them winning in many arenas in the region ,playing up on occasions, especially at WCU tourneys. In a three year run the ‘Kicks reached the EPYSA Indoor Cup finals to loose in OT, return the next year and win in a 20 hour day with an OT goal, and then return to the final four the following year.

The Sidekicks players went onto success in their scholastic soccer careers. Eventually seven players were core members of the TWO Time State Championships at Downingtown HS. Many of them played college soccer - Drexel, St. Josephs, Villanova, Susquehanna, Messiah, Hobart, Rennselear, Helsinki and WCU. The Sidekicks have a player on the MLS New York Red Bulls ( Metro Stars) and another that played in Vietnam (college internship).

The players and families that were part of our Sidekicks were tremendous people. Our successes were part of a special bond. We are still very proud of the team.

Tom Farley
Sidekicks 1990-1997