Local youth athletes hope to draw inspiration from World Cup players

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The FIFA World Cup starts Thursday, June 11 and local soccer players are gearing up for the excitement.

As soccer has grown immensely in the last couple of years, coaches are hoping the World Cup will only bring more athletes into the sport. For those who have already been playing for years, they plan to draw inspiration by watching the matches.

From watching their favorite teams or players, local athletes said they like to see field tactics and try to implement them in their own game play. It also gives them further inspiration to push for a future in the sport.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage on the World Cup and the excitement throughout the Coachella Valley.