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Placer United Represented at the All America Awards

Following Friday’s MLS SuperDraft where Placer United alumni Tucker Bone was drafted in the first round by Seattle Sounders,  Saturday ushered in another exciting day in Chicago. Placer United Soccer Club had current and former players pick up All American and All Region Awards at the 2019 United Soccer Coaches Convention. The United Soccer Coaches organization serves as the recognized leader in naming All-America soccer players and teams at every level of play.

ALL AMERICA Awards went to the following players:

  • Kellie Pagador – Youth All American Team Award
  • Tucker Bone – College Div I All American First Team Award
  • Anna Gregg – College Div II Scholar Player of the Year Award and All American Div II First Team Award.
  • Samantha Craig – Jr College All American second team Award
    All REGION Award
  • Corban Anderson – College Div I All Region second Team.
    Big Congratulations to all five players. Great job!

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Seattle Sounders Select U.S. Air Force Academy Midfielder Tucker Bone in First Round of MLS SuperDraft

The Seattle Sounders selected United States Air Force Academy midfielder Tucker Bone on Friday with the 20th pick in the first round of MLS SuperDraft 2019.

Bone, 22, was born in Tacoma, Wash., and grew up in Granite Bay, Calif. He finished the 2018 season with 13 goals and six assists in 22 appearances and was a semifinalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy, which is awarded to college soccer’s best player.

Bone started 67 of 81 appearances over his four-year career at the U.S. Air Force Academy, recording 25 goals and 22 assists. He was named Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year and a Bone was also a three-time First Team All-WAC selection and a two-time United Soccer Coaches (USC) First Team All-American. #PlacerProud

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Emily Connick ’03 U16 NPL Commits to Chico State University

“I am extremely happy and humbled to announce my verbal commitment to California State University, Chico where I will continue my academic and athletic journey. I could not have had a more supportive group of people that helped me be able to achieve this. First, I would like to thank my family for the countless hours of driving and all the support they have given me throughout the years. I would also like to thank my coach, Ron Benjamin for believing in me and improving my game with his endless support, and I would have never been able to achieve this without your coaching. You have changed my life in countless ways, and I am forever grateful for everything you have done for me. I would also like to thank my incredible teammates who have been nothing but supportive and push me at every practice and game to do my best. In addition, I would like to thank my personal trainer Kenyon Hill for his support and helping me develop the skills and ability to be able to try out for a club like Placer. Thank you, Coach Kim Sutton and Coach Jenny Jaggard, for giving me this amazing opportunity to play soccer and attend my dream school starting in 2021. Go Wildcats!” — Emily Connick

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Placer United Receives U.S. Club Soccer Prestigious Recognition

Placer United was named along with 46 other clubs from 19 states across the U.S  as part of U.S Club’s first-ever group of Players First-licensed clubs.

In a press release from U.S. Club, they said, “The selected clubs have all proven their commitment to providing a holistic club soccer experience for parents and players, which emphasizes the development of each individual to his or her full potential, and helps parents make better choices about where their children should play.”

“We believe this to be the most rigorous and comprehensive attempt in U.S. soccer history to identify those clubs that have demonstrated a commitment to creating the kind of infrastructure and culture necessary to provide the best overall environment for players,” said U.S. Club Soccer CEO, Kevin Payne. “These clubs immediately take this newfound recognition into their communities and nationally, stand out as pioneers in improving the club soccer experience for players and parents.”

“These exemplary clubs have met the rigorous Players First standards of offering comprehensive Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Parent Engagement & Education and Player Health & Safety,” continued U.S. Club.

“To receive this kind of recognition from U.S. Club is absolutely brilliant,” said Placer DOC Paul O Brien. “Sometimes all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes can go unnoticed. Everyone at Placer United has played a huge part in helping create a culture of development.

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Mackenzie George Big West Conference Freshman of the Year

Placer United alumna and now Cal Poly star, Mackenzie George was chosen for the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year award. George started every match this season at forward, playing 1,647 minutes. She scored two goals and had an assist in her debut season. A grad of Woodcreek High in Roseville, Calif., George was one of 24 players called to attend the USWNT U-19 camp in May. Her assist came in the 60th minute at Santa Clara on Sept. 21, before tallying her first goal against Cal Baptist (79′) on Sept. 23. George closed the year scoring a 49th-minute equalizer against UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 28.

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Support Coach Gantt’s NorCal #1 Ranked Sierra College Wolverines

Come out and watch the Sierra College Women’s Soccer team Tuesday, November 20th, in their 2nd round playoff game versus Santa Rosa. Kick off is 11:30 a.m. in the Sierra College Stadium.

Coach Gantt’s team has had an incredible season winning every game in their conference playing 23 and scoring 102 goals along the way. The currently ranked #1 team has Placer United alumni players: Francis Andrade, Sam Craig, Jordan Higgins, Macy Moen, Kiley Whipple, Grace Vargas, as well as coaches Jason Gantt (Placer United Hall of Fame), Ron Benjamin, Bashar Abduljalil, BJ Glass, Janis Hurter, and Molly McConnell. #Placer Proud

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Second Round NorCal Playoffs
#1 Ranked Sierra College vs. #8 Ranked Santa Rosa Junior College

 

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2018 College Signing Night

Placer United celebrated student-athletes who will take their soccer skills to the next level during a college signing ceremony at The Falls Event Center in Roseville.

Please join us in congratulating 14 players who will leave the club after high school graduation to play collegiate soccer starting Fall 2019.

2019 Graduating Class

Orlando Basurto, Lincoln High School
CSU Bakersfield

Selena Osorio, Center High School
Humboldt State University

Bridget Pelzman, Home School
Humboldt State University

Aiden Marquez, Del Oro High School
Dominican University

Abbie Gould, Granite Bay High School
Dominican University

Tanya Bills, Rocklin High School
Dominican University

Jenna Ladrech, Granite Bay High School
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Zack Mason, Whitney High School
Cal State East Bay

Matteo Ognissanti, Rocklin High School
Dominican University

Cyrus O’Neal, Placer High School
Sacramento State University

Dominick Paielli, Oakridge High School
Loyola Marymount University

Kirsten Webb, Del Oro High School
UC San Deigo

Austin Wehner, Roseville High School
San Diego State University

Ava Willey, Del Oro High School
Sierra College

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Emma Scott Verbally Commits to Portland State University

“I’m am thrilled to announce that I have verbally committed to further my academic and soccer career at Portland State University! I’m excited to have found a school that will challenge me athletically as well as academically. I’m am truly blessed and would like to thank my parents and family for their nonstop support, time, energy, and encouragement for me to do my best with what I love. I would also like to thank my coaches, Ron Benjamin for helping me through this recruiting process and preparing me for the next level; and coach Gregg Thompson for pushing me as a young player technically and mentally to be the player I am now. Additionally, I would like to thank all of my teammates who have become some of my closest friends and helped shape me into the player/person I am on and off the field. Finally I would like to thank coaches Katie Burton, Maureen Whitney, and Jenny Lawrence for the amazing opportunity. GO VIKINGS!” —Emma Scott

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Orlando Basurto Is Headed for CSU Bakersfield

“I am very excited and humbled to announce that I have verbally committed to play Division 1 soccer and further my academic career at California State University Bakersfield. I would like to thank my friends, coaches, and most importantly my family, all who have supported me endlessly. I would also like to give a big thank you to my coaches, Kevin Unsworth and Matt Scammacca, for always pushing me to my limits in order to bring out the best in myself. I feel very blessed for being given this opportunity which wouldn’t have been possible if it weren’t for this amazing club, Placer United. This club has given me everything I have ever wanted and more, and I can’t thank them enough. I am excited to see what the future holds for me and can’t wait to begin the next step in my academic and athletic career. Go Runners!” — Orlando Basurto

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Placer United Alumni Reunion

Placer alumni Cody Sundquist, Estaban Zepeda, Zac Wong, and Cameron Douglas, all reconnected at last night’s PAC 12 UCLA versus SDSU game in San Diego.

UCLA players Cody and Cameron were in high spirits as they beat San Diego 2-1 with Cody scoring the winning goal in overtime.

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Great job guys! Go Placer!