Scouts from esteemed colleges, universities, and professional football teams in the United States and Mexico have descended upon St. Kitts for a three-day football player combine at the SKNFA Technical Centre in St. Peters. The SKNFA scouting showcase, which kicked off earlier this afternoon (29) aims to discover and assess young football prospects aged 17 to 22 for potential scholarships in the USA, while local players between the ages of 18 and 25 aspire to secure spots in professional teams.

Adding an international flair, players from French St. Martin joined the combine, highlighting the event's diverse reach. Herrera Raul, Head Coach of Richland College in Texas, expressed excitement about expanding and growing talent on an international scale, emphasizing the significant growth of the game in US colleges and universities.

Clemeinein Oancea, a scout for Waxahachie Southwestern Assemblies of God University, shared his enthusiasm for evaluating the talent in St. Kitts and commended the efforts of SKNFA President Atiba Harris over the past two years.

Oscar Munoz of San Antonio FC anticipates encountering "fast players with new techniques," while Adam Kay of Louisiana State University (LSU) Shreveport is on the lookout for players ready to contribute immediately and those with long-term development potential.

Former Costa Rican International, Andy Herron, now with the Chicago Fire MLS team, expressed his belief in St. Kitts and Nevis as a breeding ground for football talent, eagerly awaiting the unfolding events over the next three days. Manolo Vega of Club Puebla in Mexico is keen on identifying local players for potential opportunities with their club, a sentiment echoed by M. Gonzalez of Club Necaxa.

Wayne Simmonds of Connecticut United expects a showcase of great athleticism, hunger, and excitement from the participating players.

 The scouts, representing Major League Soccer, USL, LIGA MX, and NCAA Division 1, 2, and 3 Colleges, watched a scrimmage with St. Kitts and Nevis U-20 national team players on Sunday evening at the Technical Center, offering a preview of the talent on display.