There will be some Trinidad and Tobago flavour added at Cook Park for the remainder of the Football NSW League One campaign with Nepean FC’s newest addition.
Maria-Frances Serrant has been touted as ‘one to watch’ arriving in Sydney in early June and has arrived to make her presence felt for Nepean FC.
Playing across the front third with incredible pace, Serrant is only 20 years old and is looking to make a name for herself Down Under.
The youngest of eight children, Serrant started her football journey in her home town of Diego Martin, playing football with her brothers at their local club team before receiving a scholarship in the United States with Corban University and later West Texas A&M.
Serrant has represented Trinidad and Tobago at Senior Women’s level as well as all youth national team ranks.
Moving to Australia, Serrant is presented with a new challenge and an opportunity to advance her football to another level in a new country.
So how did the speedster end up at Cook Park?
“I was recommended by a former coach after an agent reached out looking for a forward and then Nepean FC got in contact earlier this year,” said Serrant.
Having only been at Nepean FC for a short time, Serrant is enjoying her time so far and excited for what is to come with the second half of the season kicking into gear.
“The team are a friendly bunch, they welcomed me with a lot of smiles,” the forward said.
“The facilities are nice, the coaching staff is really good, I’ve had a lot of conversations with them and gotten to know them and they are getting to know me, they’re very open and knowledgeable and I appreciate that.”
Being an attacker, there is one major thing on Serrant’s mind and that is to score goals.
“I want to score as many goals as I can with the games I have left in the season,” said Serrant.
“I want to push myself and teammates and to showcase myself and also to build myself towards playing at a higher level.”
The new Nepean FC star has some career goals she has drawn up for herself and is looking forward to achieving them.
“To gain experience, win trophies, play at a FIFA Women’s World Cup and play in Europe in any of the top 5 leagues, Serrant said.
“I hope to make an impact on women’s football mostly for my country and many girls who, look like me, are where I came and who grew up in the same situations as me.
“I hope to create a legacy both on and off the field.”
SOURCE: Football NSW