Football can sometimes get boring. But the Wheaton Wanderers is changing that. Created by a local Wheaton soccer player, this is Wheaton's first UPSL semi pro soccer club, but with food trucks, carnival games & Wade the Flamingo. The most fun 3 hours in DuPage County.
Wheaton Wanderers FC is a Division 1 UPSL (real, sanctioned semi-pro football) team, and here's what makes them different from every other team in the league:
- Fans get on the field before kickoff for a kickabout.
- Pre-game challenges for the crowd.
- Halftime shows where kids beat our flamingo Rickle on penalties.
- A full carnival around every match.
- Kids under 10 free.
It's the Savannah Bananas idea, brought to soccer. The football is real semi-pro. The experience is built for families who want more than 90 minutes of sitting still.
The best part? It's affordable, family fun! Kids under 10 get in free. Single games are only $10 per adult. But get a season pass to get all 5 games for only $40.
PLUS... use code MACARONI to save an additional $5 off your season pass!
Get a sneak preview:
Wheaton Wanderers FC is holding open tryouts for the first-ever season, and you're invited to be part of it. Before the crowds and the carnival, there's this: players fighting for a spot on the squad. Come see who's got it.
This is YOUR club. Come help build it from day one, grab a spot on the sideline, and help the Wheaton Wanderers find the players who'll wear the pink.
Know someone who would be perfect for the team? They can register for tryouts here: wheatonwanderersfc.com/tryouts
Just watching? Show up. It's free. Bring your voice. 🦩
So who's behind this crazy idea?
John Kadiman is the 24-year-old founder of Wheaton Wanderers FC. Originally from Indonesia, he came to Wheaton College and stayed for the community he loves. A follower of Jesus, he tries to live with spontaneity — playing soccer, cooking, reading, traveling and seeing the world, playing piano and violin, and spending time with good friends. He wants to leave an impact on the world. His favorite quote is from Rocky: "It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." Fun fact: he's training to play for the Indonesian national team at the 2030 World Cup as the starting center midfielder. Right now, he's obsessed with soccer. Alongside the Wanderers, John also runs Viva Praesentia, Salt Club, and Metaphase Consulting.
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