A group of Long Island soccer standouts are about to embark on the winter vacation of a lifetime: a trip to Spain and Gibraltar, where the girls will practice with a team of professionals.

The Long Island players, ages 14-16, begin their journey Feb. 16 after being selected for the tour.

“Honestly, it’s a really big opportunity and I was in shock when I found out,” said Erika Murray, a 16-year-old junior who also plays for the West Babylon High School varsity team. “It was like ‘Wow, I got picked.’ I just can’t wait to play.