About Us
Formerly known as Shocks Athletic Club, the team was renamed to International Wichita in order to join the UPSL in 2021. The teams’ mission is to provide additional exposure and playing opportunities to adults and youths living in Wichita and the surrounding areas. Considering how fast soccer is growing in the USA, the team has made it a priority to make the city of Wichita and it’s environs a part of the growth.
The team is lead by a board of directors with Yves-Alain Aka Kouame as the Executive Director. In 2019 Aka started an administrative internship with the Wichita Wings of the Major Arena Soccer League. During his time there Aka gained a lot of knowledge and experience with sports management and eventually managed to gather the necessary resources and partnerships to launch International Wichita FC.
Our mission is to foster a love for the beautiful game while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth. We strive to create an environment where our players can develop their skills, reach their full potential, and enjoy the camaraderie of their teammates. We believe that through hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude, we can achieve success both on and off the field
Our ultimate goal is to create a legacy of excellence and to inspire the next generation of soccer players. We focus on improving player weaknesses while reinforcing their strengths.
Alberto Rodriguez taking on a player from the St. Louis Fusion during our first UPSL home game in May 2022 at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas.
International Wichita welcomes sponsors, partners and donors to assist our teams’ players and coaches offset the costs of individual team expenses. The financial support of local business and organizations truly makes a difference to our team and has a direct positive impact in our local communities.
Being a local team, we work very hard to minimize the costs incurred by our players, so our team utilizes sponsorship and donated monies to offset the team costs and assist players with financial needs.
Matches Played
Wins
Losses
Goals
Goals Against
Clean Sheets
Our History
The Beginning
A Step in the Right Direction
UPSL Welcomes Inter Wichita
First Semi-Professional Game
Management
Yves Aka
Elias Mbonifor
Dan Murunga
Lewis Derrett
Kent Freund
Jasper McLeod
Daniel Cahill 'Big Papa'
Christian Loeffler
Elsa Kronberg
Kafia Akiello
Stu Bortey
Joan Rhobi
