TNS youngsters target their own Euro glory bid

TNS beat Haverfordwest 4-1 in May to win the Cymru Premier Development League national title

The New Saints have a second team seeking European glory in 2024-25.

While their senior team have the Europa League Conference in their sights, the club's Cymru Premier Development team will aim to be in the Uefa Youth League.

TNS' youngsters are in the "Champions Path" of competition as reward for winning the Cymru Premier Development League national title in May.

They will be among 64 clubs hoping to reach the Uefa Youth League round of 16 via three knockout rounds.

The draw that will determine who Saints' youngsters play will take place on Tuesday, 3 September in Nyon, Switzerland.

Saints chairman Mike Harris said: “This is another proud milestone in the history of The New Saints, as we become the first Welsh side to enter this prestigious competition."

TNS head of coaching and first-team assistant Chris Seargeant said: "Our academy has been on a real journey of success in recent years and it’s a testament to the hard work of all involved that we now get to showcase ourselves on one of Europe’s biggest stages.”