A soccer career which blossomed in the sunshine of Florida has culminated in selection for the West Riding Under-16 women's squad.
Vikki Richardson,16, of Guiseley is following a family tradition with father Andy a former Guiseley goalkeeper and brother Simon currently in Canada on a soccer scholarship at Dalhousie University.
Vikki plays for Bradford City Ladies in centre midfield. She started playing at Tranmere Park School in the boys' team. The family moved to Florida and she captained West Pines who were Florida Under-13 champions. There she played in 20,000 all seater stadiums. She is a pupil at Guiseley School.
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