While some of his teammates are spending their Summer working out on campus or playing PDL soccer, Joplin native Parker Maher is in New Zealand playing in their top league. He should have seen action today in fact.

Putting in some real minutes tomorrow. Representing Upper Hutt! Lets go!

— Parker Garvin Maher (@Parkcookies) May 31, 2013

Parker, pictured above on the left with two other recent signees, joins Brian Pasierb and Andy Cooper of the Bears who played for Upper Hut in 2008 followed by Springfield native Patrick Carver in 2009. It’s worth checking out the links on the previous stories just for some of the photos the boys shared.

Of course, it’s much easier to follow Parker’s exploits now then it was just a few years ago. Follow Upper Hutt City Football on Facebook or via their website to stay up-to-date.