Will Thornton started playing soccer for York United and was in the EPYSA ODP program from 1994-1998. He was on the Region 1 Regional team from 1995 to 1998 which led to a position on the U18 US Men's National team (1998-1999).  He played for FC Delco Dynamo from 1996 to 2000.

Will holds a US Soccer 'A' License.