It’s Founding
AC Delray was originally founded in 1978 by a group of volunteers who wanted to introduce the sport of soccer to both local youth and adult players. The original name of the club was the Delray Beach Soccer League. The club was incorporated in 1982 into a not-for-profit corporation, then known as Delray Beach Soccer League, Inc.   The club was officially granted 501(c)(3) charitable status in the early 1990s. The Club then changed its corporate name to Delray Beach Soccer Club, Inc.,. in 2002, recognizing the stable growth of its competitive soccer program. In 2007, the club joined with the founders of Delray Beach Riptide Lacrosse to create what would later become Delray Beach Athletic Club Inc. officially in 2009.  Presently, both the lacrosse program and soccer program have formed their own non-for profit entity and operate as separate corporations under the DBAC, Inc. umbrella.

Population Served
Annually, through it's recreational, competitive adult leagues and training camps and clinics, the Club provides soccer programs to nearly 1,000 participants in the Delray Beach and surrounding areas.

Community Outreach and Commitment
The club aims to provide scholarships so that no player is turned away for youth soccer enjoyment.  Over the years, AC Delray has provided over $100,000 in scholarships to soccer students of all ages.

City Partnership
The Club continues to enjoy an ongoing exceptional relationship with the city of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department throughout its history. The Club has played at the following City of Delray Beach facilities: Seacrest Soccer Complex, Old Hilltopper Stadium, Robert P Miller Park, Pompeii Park, Plumosa Park, Currie Commons Park, Delray Municipal Beach and Merritt Park.  Presently, most practices and home games are held at Seacrest Soccer Complex and the adjacent Hilltopper Stadium.

Educational Partnerships
AC Delray continues to develop and support relationships with local schools. From time to time, AC Delray provides enrichment programs introducing the game of soccer to new players of all ages and ensuring that sportsmanship, a fundamental understanding of soccer and fun is emphasized during every session.

Volunteers and Board of Directors
The club is presently served by close to 50 volunteers who service and dedication makes life easier for our professional coaches and Board Members. The organization is governed by 12 Board of Directors who is soul mission is to ensure that AC Delray…

Legacy
AC Delray is the largest nonprofit sports organization serving the local Delray Beach and surrounding areas both in terms of population served and in opportunities made available to the public.