Connor Lynch, Ryan Foskey and Allison Napier to participate in 2018/19 Generation Adidas Select Program

This year West-Mont United Soccer Association is proud to announce that three players have been rewarded and selected for one of the 32 spots for the generation adidas international Select Programs.

Each year the top adidas youth soccer clubs nationwide have the exclusive opportunity to nominate players to participate in the Generation Adidas Select program. 96 talented players have been invited to train this August at Real Madrid Foundation, A.F.C. Ajax, and Olympique Lyonnais - three of the world’s most powerful soccer clubs.

Connor Lynch has been selected for one of the 32 spots for the generation adidas international AFC Ajax Select Program.

"I look forward to training with talent from all over the world in great facilities during this trip. Additionally, receiving professional coaching that will improve me individually is a great benefit I will enjoy during my time in the . Of Course, playing in a different country and seeing the different culture will be very fun." - Connor Lynch (Central Midfielder)

A.F.C Ajax’s multitude of trophies include 33 titles, 18 KNVB Cup titles, and 4 Champion’s League titles. In addition to being trained by A.F.C. Ajax academy coaches, Lynch will play in international friendly matches against Academy teams and receive individual evaluation from A.F.C. Ajax Academy coaches - an opportunity presented to very few American players.

Ryan Foskey has been selected for one of the 32 spots for the generation adidas international Real Madrid Select Program.

"I am thankful to West-Mont United and Adidas for this once in a lifetime experience to learn more about Soccer, better myself, train with others from around the world, and explore the Spanish culture. I am also really excited to step foot into Real Madrid’s Stadium and maybe improve my Spanish I learned in the past 2 Years." - Ryan Foskey (Central Midfielder)

Real Madrid is one of the most successful clubs in History, Real Madrid has won 33 LaLiga titles and a record 12 UEFA Champions League titles. The club is famous for both its rich tradition and also its talented roster, including names like Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and Cristiano Ronaldo. The program will provide a unique opportunity for Foskey to gather a better understanding into the youth development program.

Allison Napier has been selected for one of the 32 spots for the generation adidas international Olympique Lyonnais Select Program.

"All of the hard work and time that I spent training this year paid off." - Allison Napier (Central Defender)

Olympique Lyonnais is one of Europe’s strongest women’s sides. They currently participate in the Women’s Champions league as a favorite to win it. Having won fourteen Women’s Champions of France titles, as well as three Champions league titles, Olympique Lyonnais is one of the most successful clubs in women’s soccer, both nationally and internationally.

About generation adidas international: As part of the expanded generation adidas grassroots platform, generation adidas international emphasizes adidas’ role as the premier provider of elite developmental opportunities to U.S. clubs. With generation adidas international’s incomparable access to the world’s top academies and tournaments, adidas clubs have the opportunity to train and play at the sport’s most renowned institutions. With generation adidas international, the world of adidas soccer opens its doors. Where will you play?