K-W United News Release -- www.kwunitedfc.com
Thursday, May 9, 2013
WATERLOO, Ont. -- K-W United FC is pleased to announce that Will Grocott has signed with the PDL team for the upcoming season. Grocott, an English midfielder, played with Aston Villa academy for 10 years until he was 18. This will be his third season in the PDL after playing with the Hamilton Rage for two seasons. Previously this year, Grocott played for FC Jove in the Spanish third league.
Grocott has additionally gone on trial to various USL PRO teams after his last season. He is described as a very fundamental player and will stand out on K-W United FC.
"Will is an attacking midfield player," said head coach Brett Mosen. "We all believe he has the ability to go onto the professional level and he's got ambitions to play at the pro level in North America."
"I'm really excited to come back and play for a new team," Grocott said. "It's good to work under Brett and I'm excited to go in and hopefully help the team toward the playoffs."
Grocott expressed that local soccer in K-W is a good thing for the community, giving players extra experience and giving residents a new level of soccer to watch.
"I've met a few people from around the community and they're very excited to have K-W United in the region. I think that also helps. It should be a good season."
The PDL team opens on the road on May 23rd against the River City Rovers in Louisville, Ky.