“I am extremely grateful and excited to announce my verbal commitment to play Division 1 soccer and continue my academic career at the University of Nevada, Reno. I want to thank all my coaches at Placer United and my teammates, family, and friends for their endless support and contribution to my development as a player. Lastly, I want to thank Coach V and Brad for this amazing opportunity. GO PACK”—Karlee Larson 
“I am very excited to announce my commitment to Sierra College, where I will continue my academic and athletic career. I want to thank my family for their constant support and my coaches, who have always pushed me to where I am today. Go, Wolverines!”—Olivia Sisto 
“I am honored and very excited to announce my verbal COMMITMENT to play D1 soccer and continue my academic career at Boise State!!!! I’m so happy to be part of the Bronco Family! I couldn’t have done it without the generous support of my coaches, Ron Benjamin, Todd Decarlo, and Leo Marin, for shaping me into the player I am today! I’d also like to thank my trainer, Victor Ramos @topnotch, my teammates, friends, and most of all, my family for constantly supporting me in life and my soccer journey. I can’t wait for what my future holds. Go Broncos!” — Ella Atherton-Turner 
“I am incredibly blessed to announce my verbal commitment to Arizona Christian University. Thank you, God, for allowing me to grow in my faith as a student-athlete. I want to thank my family and the coaches who have made me the player I am today: Coach Ron Benjamin, Andrew Shuter, and Bj Glass. Go Storm!” — Krista Hardesty
“I would first like to thank God for giving me this incredible opportunity; I would be nowhere if it weren’t for Him. I would also like to thank all my family, friends, and teammates who have helped me along the way. Especially my mom and dad, for all the long car rides, for waiting for me at practices, buying all my equipment, and supporting me through every stage of my life. Finally, a shoutout to all my coaches from Blues, Union, San Juan, Placer, and Whitney, who have shaped me into the player and person I am today.”—Jake Tyberg 
“I am excited to announce my commitment to Bethel University, where I will continue my soccer career. I want to thank my teammates and coaches from various teams for making me the player I am today and my family and friends for making me the person I am today.” — Jack Gerber 
Placer United congratulates twenty-one girls and twenty-eight boys who received honors from their respective high schools. Here are the players who received 1st Team All-League Honors for the 2023-2024 season:
Del Oro High School – Kiana Faucette, Beckham Pointer (League MVP), Ayden Scammacca, Izzy Scott, Brooklyn Tanon, James Tibbetts, Logan Webster
Folsom High School – Hunter Wexler
Granite Bay High School – Connor Johnson, Molly Newlin, Camryn Savig
Oakridge High School – Drew Hatch, Samantha Liaty, Olivia Marsh, Savannah Miller
Rocklin High School – Gia Costanzo, Carter Haynes, Jovan Petrovich, Shannon Proubski, Jovan Radovich
Whitney High School – Pierce LaVine, Everett Shanklin, Nick Sprinsteel, Gabby Starr, Jake Tyberg
Vista Del Lago High School – Aiden Galvan (League Defensive MVP), Taylor Grover
Roseville High School – Ty Branigan, James Crawford (HS Offensive Player of the Year), Kaiden Pedone, Peyton Rocholz
Woodcreek High School – Ty Branigan, Vince Noble (League MVP)
Thomas Downey High School (Modesto) – Caroline Souza
Elk Grove High School – Jack Gerber (All Sportsmanship Award, Scholar Athlete Award)
Jesuit High School – Renner Smiley
Placer High School – Ella Atherton-Turner
West Park High School – Olivia Sisto, Cade Vickers
Casa Roble High School – Mia Alvarez-Tostado (League Defensive Player of the Year)
Center High School – Daniel Sanchez
Golden Sierra High School – Carter Brust (League Offensive MVP, HS Team MVP)
Lindhurst High School – Jared Oseguera (Golden Glove Award, Scholar Athlete Award)
Twelve Bridges High School – Kelsey Kurland (League Co-MVP Award), Chloe Van Winkle, Josie Young
Wheatland High School – Julissa Lopez, Nolan Mierzwa (Scholar Athlete Award, HS Defensive MVP), Hiroshi Yang (League MVP)
It was a complicated process to track and compile this list. If we missed anyone named a 1st team all-conference player for the 2023-2024 season, please let us know, and we will add you.
Congrats to all of our fantastic student-athletes on a great high school soccer season!
“I am incredibly honored and blessed to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and Division 1 soccer career at the University of Portland. I want to thank god for his constant blessings and my mom, papa, and sisters for their ongoing support throughout my soccer journey. I want to thank my coach, Bashar Alsakati, for never giving up on me and helping me find love for the game and Ron Benjamin, Don Finley, and Cory Clonce. I’d also like to thank my teammates for their constant support and for pushing me to become a better player daily. Lastly, I’d like to thank @portlandwsoc for the great opportunity. Can’t wait for the next four! GO, PILOTS!”—Mia Alvarez 
“I’m excited to announce my commitment to Sierra College to continue pursuing my academic and athletic career! A huge thank you to all my coaches who have invested so much time into me and helped me become the player I am today. To all my teammates, thank you for pushing me on and off the field and supporting me throughout my journey. Lastly, I would not be here without the sacrifice and support from my family and friends! Go Wolverines!”—Shelbie Roberts
College Football Commitment Edit by Jeff Palicki Photography and Sports Design
“I am excited to announce my commitment to Chapman University, where I will play soccer and continue my education. I want to thank my amazing friends, loving family, dedicated teammates, and supportive coaches who have been by my side every step. All the support and constant encouragement have significantly shaped me into the player and person I am today. I am truly blessed to have such an incredible support system. Here’s to the next chapter of my soccer and academic journey!” —Tyler Yzuel 