He contributed to the efforts to expand MLS to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has remained active in the soccer community in the Midwest, particularly in Chicago.
[3] Wilt gained a following for answering questions from fans through the BigSoccer Internet message boards[4] and now maintains his own blog on Chicago soccer issues.
In late 2012, Wilt partnered with a group of Indianapolis-based investors, headed by Ersal Ozdemir, to determine the ability of the market to support a North American Soccer League team in the city, with eventual hopes to join MLS.
[14] Wilt was also named the managing director of Green Bay Voyageurs FC, Forward Madison's affiliate in USL League Two.
[16] On September 10, 2020, the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced that an investor group, led by Wilt, had applied for a club to play in the Chicago market.