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Placer United College ID Camp a Huge Success

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Loomis, CA — Over 120 players gathered at Del Oro High School on Saturday for the annual Placer United College I.D. Camp. The following colleges were represented as they scouted the Sacramento area talent:

  • Sacramento State
  • UC Davis
  • Cal State Monterey Bay
  • Cal Berkeley
  • University of Nevada
  • Sonoma State
  • Dominican University

Additionally, the Placer United coaching staff was on hand to help out the college coaches throughout the camp. The coaches ran the players through training sessions for the first half of camp and then the players played 10v10 games for the second half. The players were outstanding and gave everything they had in front of the college coaches. After the sessions, the players and parents participated in an invaluable Question & Answer period with the college coaches about the college recruiting process.

Thanks to everyone who came out and participated !

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’93 Alum, Savannah Coiner, Named Player of the Match in First Game in Finland

Savannah Coiner, Vasa IFK, Finland

Savannah Coiner, Vasa IFK, Finland

Upon finishing her fourth starting season in the ACC at Clemson University, Placer ’93 Gold alum Savannah Coiner has signed a contract with the Finland-based club Vasa IFK, to pursue her dream of playing professionally. Coiner finished her fourth season in the ACC as team captain, leading her team back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007.

Coiner signed the contract just days after graduating from Clemson and she left on June 13th to be in Vaasa, Finland for her first game with the club on the 15th. Vasa IFK competes in the Naisten Liiga, the premiere division for Women’s futbol in Finland. Vaasa is located on the Western Coast of Finland, about four hours northwest of the capital, Helsinki. Coiner will be joining the club in the middle of their season as they played their first games in April.  The regular season will run through September, with post-season play occurring in October.

Placer United U13G 03 Black Win Gold Division of California Cup

California Cup, Gold Division, Champions

California Cup, Gold Division, Champions

The Placer United U13G 03 Black team won the gold division of the California Cup this past weekend. They opened up with a convincing 3-0 win over the Central Marin Magic and then drew 1-1 with Galt FC. The win and draw were enough to propel the girls to the semi-finals. In the semis, the girls won a nail biter, 2-1 versus the Ethos Saints. The game looked like it was going into overtime until goal two was scored by Hannah Zieour to win the game in the last five minutes. The final game was played against Nevada Elite Football 03 Blue that had Nevada scoring the first goal. Placer began the 2nd half scoreless. With both teams determined to play hard to the end, there was only one minute left in the game when Placer came up with a goal by Sydney Johnson. After going into two overtime periods, Placer nailed it in PK’s, stopping two of Nevada’s goals with Placer getting four goals into the net! Over the weekend, the girls scored six goals and only conceded two en route to their first tournament championship. A hard earned Cal Cup win for Placer! Congratulations to the girls and Coach BJ! —contributor Maryann Zywot

Megan Aaron Will Play for Alabama’s Troy University

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“I am beyond excited to announce my decision to play soccer at the D1 level this fall at Troy University in Alabama. It’s been a dream come true and I couldn’t have accomplished it without the numerous coaches and teammates I’ve come across all over the world. I’d especially like to thank Todd DeCarlo, for pushing me, not accepting excuses, and not settling for good, but great. Even after I moved 3,000 miles southeast, Coach Todd continued to keep me in check and help me with the collegiate process, calling coaches and arranging visits. He has been more than just a coach, but a mentor and leader as well and I can’t thank him enough. As always, I’d like to thank my family for all of the sacrifices they have made and for giving me the best possible opportunities and experiences to excel at the sport I love; soccer. I’d also like to thank God for the talents and abilities he’s given me as well as the people he’s put in my life. I couldn’t do it without my teammates. Not just the girls from every team I’ve ever played on, but more specifically the girls I spent three years with at Placer. They were constantly my motivation and competition to improve and get better. Without any of these people; coaches, family, teammates, I wouldn’t be able to even fathom playing division one soccer. It’s to these people that I’m forever grateful. Go Trojans!” — Megan Aaron

Alumni, Anna Gregg, Will Play in World University Games with Colorado College

Anna Gregg (back row, far right)

June 2, 2015 — The women’s soccer squad that will represent Colorado College and the United States at the 2015 World University Games was announced in conjunction with its first official training session on June 1.

For head coach Geoff Bennett, accepting the invitation to represent the red, white, and blue was not nearly as difficult as deciding which players would earn the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“Selecting the roster was one of the hardest decisions, if not the hardest decision, we’ve had to make during our time here at Colorado College,” Bennett said. “There were a lot of intangibles that went into the decision making – the system that we are playing, positional needs, and experience.

“Everyone in our trials performed very, very well. It was difficult for players and it was difficult for staff. The only good thing is that part is over and now we can focus on playing as opposed to logistics.”

The 20 players competing as Team USA in Gwangju, Korea, are a collection of current, former, and future Tigers, including 10 who helped CC advance to the 2013 NCAA Tournament after claiming the Conference USA regular-season and tournament championships.

Current student-athletes on the roster are midfielders Alexis Long ’16 (Oak Hills, Calif.), Dana Gornick ’18 (Menlo Park, Calif.), and Sarah Schweiss ’17 (Monument, Colo.); defenders Ali Basom ’18 (Enola, Pa.) and Samantha Curran ’16 (Austin, Texas); and goalkeepers Rowan Frederiksen ’18 (Newport Beach, Calif.) and Louisa Mackenzie ’18 (Albuquerque, N.M.).

Alumni who are competing include forward Rachel Herron ’15 (Redmond, Wash.); midfielders Jessie Ayers ’15 (Seattle, Wash.), Jordan Savold ’15 (Bethesda, Md.), Jennifer Stoot ’15 (Colorado Springs, Colo.), and Kaeli Vandersluis ’15 (Colorado Springs, Colo.); and defenders Sarah Haizlip ’14 (San Francisco, Calif.), Kecia Morway ’14 (Lake Villa, Ill.), and Katie Uyenishi ’14 (Hawthorn Woods, Ill.).

The five first-year Tigers on the roster are forward Rae Conlon ’19 (Shaker Heights, Ohio); midfielders Lauren Milliet ’19 (Durango, Colo.), Kelli Sullivan ’19 (Sammamish, Wash.), and Madison Tominello ’19 (Monument, Colo.); and defender Anna Gregg ’19 (Sacramento, Calif.).

“We’re going to have a handful of players from different eras of the program, which I believe is great,” Bennett said. “The young players are here for a reason, and I think they can help us. The older players can help us on the field, but off the field their expertise and maturity level will help us gel and make us pretty cohesive.”

Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens who are current athletes or recent graduates, born between Jan. 1, 1990, and Dec. 31, 1997.

In addition to its daily training and fitness sessions, CC will play three ‘friendlies’ against Pride Club teams, including one against the W-League squad on Thursday, June 25.

Colorado College departs for Korea on Sunday, June 28, and plays its first Pool D game against South Africa at Honam University Stadium on Thursday, July 2.

95 Alumni, Abbie Faingold, Selected to Compete in the 2015 Maccabi Games in Berlin, Germany

Abbie Faingold, GK, Portland State University

Abbie Faingold, GK, Portland State University

Abbie Faingold was selected to join the 2015 U.S. Maccabi Women’s Open soccer team as a goalkeeper for the European Games which are being held in Berlin, Germany from July 27 through August 5, 2015. Abbie received her goalkeeper training at Placer United from Gene DuChateau, Matt Scamacca and Matt Bernard. The aforementioned coaches provided Abbie with a solid foundation to prepare her to play at the collegiate level. With exposure at several college showcases, Abbie received a scholarship to play at Portland State University where she is playing Division I women’s soccer in the Big Sky Conference. Abbie just concluded her freshmen year with the PSU Vikings under Head Coach Laura Schott. Abbie continued to grow and advance in her goalkeeping under the training and guidance of Coach Chris Lewis, former standout PSU goalkeeper and Portland Thorns player. This is a tremendous opportunity and experience for Abbie to represent her country at the international level. Abbie is honored to have been selected.

Good luck Abbie!

Placer United’s Anna Gregg Adds League Player of the Year Honor

Anna Gregg, left

Anna Gregg, left

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senior Anna Gregg was named the Player of the Year in the Delta League, earning league player of the year for second straight season.

She helped St. Francis to a third-place finish and runner-up section finish. She was also named the River Cats Girls Soccer Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. Gregg led the Delta League with 32 goals (T54 in nation) in 2015 with a league-best 72 points (T65 in nation). She also recorded eight assists, the second-best total in the league.

Junior forward Hailey Barrett and senior midfielder Rachel Schaefer joined Gregg on the Delta All-League first team. Senior Serena Ramos received the Delta League Sportsmanship Award.

Schaefer was named the Defensive MVP for the second consecutive season, while Gregg was the Offensive MVP and Cornerstone winner. Barrett received the Iron Woman Award after scoring eight goals with eight assists, the second-best totals on the team, for 24 points, the fifth-best total in the league.

The Sacramento River Cats and SportStars Magazine Present the 2015 High School Sports Awards

 

All City Male Athletes of the Year with their proud moms (l-r) Maureen & Kristian Heptner, Luc & Marcia Barbe, Hunter & Lisa Loomis

All City Male Athletes of the Year Nominees with their proud moms (l-r) Maureen & Kristian Heptner, Luc & Marcia Barbe, Hunter & Lisa Loomis

Each year, the Sacramento River Cats honor the Sacramento region’s finest high school athletes. Click below for the 2015 recipients.

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2015 All City Male Athlete of the Year
Kristian Heptner, Christian Brothers  (Placer United)

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All City Awards Boys Soccer Nominees

Placer United Players in Bold

Paul Herscowitz, Capital Christian

Diego Buenrostro, Jesuit

Gonzalo Garcia, Jesuit

Louis Heinzer, Christian Brothers
Baltazar Silva, Natomas

Brayden Sullivan, El Camino

Connor Hayes, Oak Ridge

Sebastian Santos, Encina
Michael Trumbull, Oak Ridge

Corban Anderson, Granite Bay

Jose Becerra, Oakdale

Hunter Loomis, Granite Bay

Hunter Brown, Rio Americano

Luc Barbe, Jesuit

Joseph Mayorca, Weston Ranch


2015 All City Female Athlete of the Year
Anna Gregg, St. Francis  (Placer United)

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All City Awards Girls Soccer Nominees

Placer United Players in Bold

Shannon Fuchs, Bella Vista
Amber Deanda, Lincoln-Stockton
Andrea Martinez, Christian Brothers
Kimaya Cole, McClatchy
Sophia Hernandez, Davis
Jaylen Crim, River City
Renee Schumann, Davis
Ilena Rivera, East Union
Salma Flores, St. Mary’s
Aleah Kelley, Franklin
Janae Gonzlaez, Vista del lago

Maggie Bell, Granite Bay

Sydney Pagador, Woodcreek

Samantha Rascon, Lincoln-Stockton
Hylena Perez-Tamez, Yuba City

Rookie Connor Hallisey Makes Most of First Start For Sporting KC

by Tod Palmer  tpalmer@kcstar.com

May 30, 2015 — Sporting Kansas City rookie Connor Hallisey made his first MLS start with forward Dom Dwyer sidelined by a sore neck and Hallisey made it count.

Hallisey, the club’s 2015 first-round pick from California-Berkeley, had played 51 minutes in four career appearances before a 4-0 win Friday against FC Dallas at Sporting Park.

Hallisey went a career-high 64 minutes and notched his first MLS assist on a goal by Graham Zusi a minute before subbing off to thunderous applause.

“It was awesome,” Hallisey said. “Obviously, leading up to the game, there were nerves, but nerves are good. They get your adrenaline going and get you out there feeling good. Once the game started, you get in the zone and don’t even think about it.”

Hallisey also earned a corner kick in the third minute with his hustle up the right flank and later broke up a promising FC Dallas attack in the ninth minute by tracking back and knocking Mauro Diaz off the ball at the top of the penalty box.

But the unquestionable highlight was his back-heel pass in the box to tee up Zusi.

“I probably could have taken the shot, but Zeus was streaking through and I’m pretty sure he was yelling ‘back heel,’ so he made it easy on me,” Hallisey said. “When somebody makes a run like that, you have to reward them.”

  • Four Sporting KC players — Chance Myers, Benny Feilhaber, Tim Melia and Roger Espinoza — will be the at the Kansas City Zoo on Sunday for Sporting KC Day at the Zoo.

Among the festivities, the zoo’s six orangutans will be outfitted in Sporting KC merchandise and the club’s futsal court will be set up for use by guests from noon to 4 p.m.

Myers and Feilhaber will play soccer with sea lions at 1:30 p.m. and Melia and Espinoza braving the cold with the penguins at 2:30 p.m.

After those activities, the players will take part in a 30-minute autograph session/meet-and-greet.

  • Fewer than 1,000 tickets remain Sporting KC’s opening game in the 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against St. Louis FC at 7:30 p.m. on June 16 at Sporting Park.

St. Louis FC, a United Soccer League expansion team, advanced to the fourth round of the Open Cup by knocking off Minnesota United FC on Wednesday in a penalty-kick shootout.