Three local soccer players will don the red, white and blue in the upcoming Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy’s youth World Cup in Paris, France later this spring.
Last year, the Upper Keys’ Kayla Serota, Farrah Valverde and Nevyn Walsh were picked to join the PSG Academy, one of the largest youth soccer networks that develops high-potential players. They’ve played in the Florida Keys Soccer Club for several years. All three were recently selected to represent the U.S., playing against some of the best competition from Europe, Asia, Africa and South America from May 11-15. Serota, Valverde and Walsh are among 22 female athletes playing for the U.S.
Not only will these girls get the soccer experience with their families by first attending a PSG game at the Parc des Princes stadium, but they’ll also receive international exposure while playing for their country on the soccer field. There will be 60 teams and over 500 players from 20 countries that will enjoy opening ceremonies, as well as a four-day experience that includes a tour of Paris.
Another local player joins PSG
The Upper Keys’ Aubrey Kilmurray is the fourth local soccer player to join the PSG Academy. She attends Treasure Village Montessori and joins Serota, Valverde and Walsh.
