Lawrence-based Kaw Valley Soccer Association and Topeka’s Prodigy Youth Soccer Club will merge today to form Sporting Kaw Valley, a Sporting Kansas City Juniors Academy affiliate club.

The club will serve over 2,200 players between the ages of 3 and 18 in 60 teams this fall. As one of five Sporting KC affiliates, the club will have a path to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, access to specialized training with Sporting Kansas City staff and at Sporting KC facilities.

More information can be found at SportingKV.com.