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2014 Year In Review

January 2015

On behalf of your entire Placer United Soccer Club family, including our Directors, Paul O’Brien and Ron Benjamin, our coaching staff, our Club Administrator, Jodi Tarr, and your Board of Directors, we wanted to send our warmest holiday greetings. The Club break is a great time to recharge our soccer batteries and be ready to hit the ground in full stride, and we hope you are enjoying some relaxing time with family, friends and loved ones.

The turn of the calendars is a great time to take stock of the year just completed, and take a look at the year ahead. Placer United is a soccer club dedicated to always moving forward, and in our 33rd year now, you can expect even more of the same in the year ahead.

But looking back to 2014 first, it was a remarkable year for our Club and for the soccer community.

No doubt, the biggest news in the local soccer scene was the explosion of the Sacramento Republic FC. From startup, to stadium fillers with record attendance, to USL PRO Champions in their inaugural season, to the leading candidate for the next round of MLS expansion, the rise of the Republic is a testament to the fact that Sacramento is a soccer town. And Placer United was there shoulder-to-shoulder with the Republic every step of the way, from ownership to management to players to fans, Placer United has deep ties to our region’s leading professional soccer team, which is why we were honored to be the first youth soccer stop of the Republic’s Championship Trophy Tour. Sacramento and Placer County are #BuiltforMLS.

For Placer United, there are simply too many team accomplishments to list in an email. Of course you know about the successes of our U18 Boys Gold team with 6 major trophies including the National Premier League National Championship, but it runs much deeper than that. We’ve built this cool page on our website that highlights the top accomplishments of each of our teams, and we hope you will take a minute to review it.

In 2014, we continued to develop all of the elements of our Club that make us the best Club in Placer County and one of the top Clubs in Northern California:

Coaching

We welcomed several new coaches to our staff that is already the most accomplished and credentialed in the region, and upgraded the licenses and training of many of our staff. We named Jason Gantt as Coach of the Year for his longevity with the Club and the incredible success he enjoyed with the U18B team this year. Hopefully, you have seen a lot more of our Directors, Paul O’Brien and Ron Benjamin, and our U8-U11 Technical Director, Kevin Unsworth, at your players’ training sessions and matches, as they show their commitment to helping all our coaches perform at the top of their game.

Programs

Our indoor leagues at Tinker, both youth and adult, saw record numbers, as did our camps and clinics. If you haven’t participated in these, have a look. While the core of our program for 33 years continues to be our youth competitive program, we also launched our first Recreational Soccer Programs in 2014, and these offerings will expand in 2015 with the designation of our own Emre Gencer as our Recreational Technical Director. Under Paul’s direction, Emre will continue to coach a competitive team, as well as build our Recreational Program so that players of all abilities and from across the whole soccer community can have a home at Placer United.

Facilities

Programs, coaches, players, families and facilities are what make a soccer program great. In 2014, we worked hard to improve the pitch at Cirby, and we’re starting to see the results of that investment. Of course, we continue to enjoy a great relationship and partnership with Del Oro High School to host many training sessions and games there, and we’re proud to own and operate the premier indoor soccer facility in the Sacramento region with our Placer United Soccer Indoor Training Center on Tinker Road.

Events

2014 was a great year for all our events, from a record-breaking number of teams at our Placer United Girls Tournament, the launch of our Juniors Cup, a great time for families at our Summer Family BBQ, and an evening of fun and fundraising at our “Kickin’ Back to Soccer” dinner/dance/auction. We also inaugurated our first member into the Placer United Hall of Fame – the legendary Gene DuChateau, and maintained our commitment to connections with our alumni by following their accomplishments in college soccer and beyond, and hosting several of them back for the Alumni Game in December. Too many of our alumni players had big years in 2014 to list them all here, but some highlights include Ryan Hollingshead making the squad at the MLS level for FC Dallas and Luis Martinez making a pro team for Costa Rica. Seth Casiple and Connor Hallisey participated in the MLS Combine and Seth was drafted by the Portland Timbers and Connor was the #10 pick in the first round of the MLS Super Draft headed to Kansas City Sporting. Meanwhile, on the girls side, Erika Garcia continued to train with the full Mexican Women’s National Team in preparation for the Women’s World Cup in 2015 and current U18 player, Sydney Pagador, remains in the player pool for the Phillipines Senior Women’s National Team.

College Signings

Probably one of our favorite events every year is college signing night for our graduating players. Placer United puts more young women and men into top college programs that any Club around. You can keep track of all the signings on our website, and please attend our College Signing Ceremony on Wednesday, February 4, 2015.

High School Success

Placer United boys players were consistently the leaders and top players on their high school teams this past fall, as evidenced by the huge number of our players making all-conference teams and dominating the Sac Bee’s top players list for the region. Our girls players will no doubt see the same level of excellence this Spring as they saw in 2014. The girls’ high school season kicks off in Spring 2015.

With 2014 in the books, it’s time for a quick look ahead at 2015, which will no doubt be our best year ever…until 2016!

In 2015, we will see:

Acceleration of Planning for our Placer United Soccer Complex in Lincoln

While we have talked about this for some time, most of the work has been behind the scenes. This will be much more public in 2015, and has already started to make news. The complex is in environmental and planning review now with our partners at Richland Planned Communities and the City of Lincoln, and is ahead of schedule. With twelve tournament-quality fields, a stadium complex, additional indoor and outdoor training facilities, weight-training and locker facilities, community recreation and meeting facilities, and concessions, groundbreaking in 2016 will be a game-changing event for our Club and the soccer community. You will be hearing soon from us on how you can help us fulfill our share of making the complex a reality.

Continued Expansion and Development of our Coaching Staff

Our Coaching Directors will start to announce the 2015-2016 coaching slate soon, starting with the U8-U11 coaching staff. Look for that announcement soon. In the meantime, we remain committed to retaining the best soccer coaching staff in the region. We already have the highest credentialed coaching staff in the region, with more USSF “A”, “B” and “C” licensed coaches in our Club. Our returning and new coaches remain committed to their professional development under the watch of our Directors, and the Club will assist all our coaches achieve their next level of licenses.

More Trophies and Titles and Championships While Playing Good Soccer

Winning matches, tournaments, league titles, and cups at all levels is so much fun. Doing it while playing quality soccer based on a USSF curriculum and playing style of attacking, possession-based soccer and sound defense is priceless. At Placer United, we win while playing quality soccer. Expect more of the same in 2015.

Expansion of our Soccer Offerings

We aspire to be the truly united soccer club for all of Placer County and surrounding communities, with soccer offerings for all ages and all abilities. With the full launch of our U6-U10 Recreational Program in 2015, we are taking the next step in that development. We look forward to the day when Placer United is recognized as the soccer club for the whole community.

Continued Improvement in our Communications and Customer Service

Our members are our customers and our lifeblood. Without you, we would not exist. We made a special presentation to Tiffany Burns and awarded her Volunteer of the Year for her exceptional dedication. Expect even greater commitment to customer service, satisfaction, and communication in 2015. Let us know what we are doing well, and how we can improve. You have our personal commitment that if we make a mistake, we will fix it. If we do well, we want to reward it.

As you can see, we had a great 2014, and are planning for an even better 2015. With so much going on, we appreciate you taking the time to read this yearend report and look ahead. Enjoy the rest of your break, and we look forward to seeing you out on the fields soon!

Happy New Year!

Jeff Flint, President and Chairman
Placer United Soccer Club

On behalf of your entire team at the Club:

Board of Directors

  •          Yvonne Sieber, Vice Chair
  •          Jeanne Mabry, Secretary
  •          Jonna Ward, Treasurer
  •          Dave Faingold
  •          François Barbé

Coaching Directors

  •          Paul O’Brien, Director of Soccer Operations
  •          Ron Benjamin, Director of Coaching
  •          Kevin Unsworth, U8-U11 Technical Director
  •          Matt Bernard, Director of Goalkeeping
  •          Emre Gencer, Recreation Program Director

Staff and Volunteers

  •          Jodi Tarr, Club Administrator
  •          Our entire coaching staff
  •          Our incredible group of Team Managers

Allie Carmickle of U18G 97 Gold Verbally Commits to UC Davis

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“University of California Davis here I come! After 10 years of soccer, I have – finally – made the decision to play Division 1 soccer at UC Davis for Coach Twila Kaufman and Coach Robin Grossman. I know I could not have gotten to this important and exciting point in my life without many very special people who have played a significant role in my life. Firstly, to my wonderful parents, thank you for always supporting and guiding me through all the years of early games and long travels. Secondly, thank you to my family for coming out to my games and cheering me on in all sorts of dramatic weather. Additionally, I would like to thank my amazing teammates and their families for being such an encouraging and welcoming community.

I would also like to thank my magnificent coaches that I have had throughout my soccer experience: Coach Lawrence Divinagracia, Coach John DeMartini, Coach Conor McNulty, Coach Todd DeCarlo, Coach Matthew Bernard, and Coach Ron Benjamin. Coach Lawrence Divinagracia was one of the first coaches I ever had and he taught me the fundamental lessons of teamwork, positive attitude, and most importantly that soccer is about having fun and enjoying yourself; thank you. Coach John DeMartini was the first coach I had at San Juan Soccer Club and he has remained one of my favorite coaches for being a father figure to us girls in his lighthearted personality, yet serious and strong work ethic combined with high expectations of one’s team and one’s self; thank you. Coach Conor McNulty was my goalkeeper coach for a year and he pushed me to my limits of goalkeeping ability while maintaining a fun and enjoyable atmosphere; thank you. Coach Todd DeCarlo was my first coach at Placer United and he reinforced the team unity, which I felt was missing for a couple years prior to joining Placer; thank you. Coach Matthew Bernard is my current goalkeeper coach at Placer who works with me on expanding my talents and strengthening my weaknesses, yet always keeping a fun and cheerful environment; thank you. Last but not least, Coach Ron Benjamin has worked extremely hard – devoting many of his own personal hours – on enhancing our team’s performance and capabilities, further developing our individual abilities, promoting each girl on this spectacular team for the opportunity to play collegiate soccer, and giving me the confidence to believe that I can play at any college I want as long as I work hard enough and still love the game; thank you.

Finally, I would like to thank my future coaches at UC Davis for the opportunity to further develop my athletic abilities and seeing the potential in me. I cannot wait to begin this journey at a superb school with such incredible girls.” — Allie Carmickle

Sydney Talmi of U18G 97 Gold Commits to Claremont McKenna College

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“I’d like to start by thanking everybody who has gotten to me this point in my soccer career and have been able to help me fulfill my goal of being able to play collegiate soccer at Claremont McKenna College.  My parents for driving me to practices 3 times a week and games hours away ever since I was 8 when I started playing for Placer United, and for always pushing me to be my best, not only as an athlete, but as a person.  My little sisters for always coming to watch me play and being my biggest fans.  My friends for putting up with me even though I’ve said ‘I can’t, I have soccer,” a thousand more times than you have wanted me to.  Nathan Williams for being one of the best coaches I’ve ever had and truly teaching me how to understand and love the game.  Ron Benjamin for believing in me and helping me throughout the whole of the recruiting process, as well as pushing me to my very limits—you have undoubtedly toughened me up both mentally and physically more than anybody.  Keri Sanchez for watching me play over the past couple of years and for giving me the opportunity to play for her at CMC.  And finally, thank you to my Placer family and teammates that have been there with me since the very beginning.  Having been with the club since U9, I have grown up with the club, and wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. All this being said, I can’t wait to start the next chapter in my life at Claremont McKenna College, and I’ll always come back to visit to see everybody and watch my sister, Emily, tear it up on the pitch wearing the black and gold.  GO PLACER! AND GO ATHENAS!” — Sydney Talmi

Lindsay Erl of U18 97 Gold Commits to Chapman University

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From the first time I set foot on the Chapman campus, I knew this is where I wanted my future to be.  I feel so proud and honored to have been accepted and even more, to be committed as a future Panther.  I feel blessed to have spent the last 7 years as part of the Placer United family.  I feel certain I would not have the opportunity to play college soccer at my dream school were it not for the programs, coaching and development I have received here.  Many of my teammates today have been with me since the beginning and have supported and motivated me to pursue my dreams.  I also want to acknowledge my coaches John Chimienti, Bart Morefield, Todd DeCarlo and Ron Benjamin for assisting me on this journey and making me the player I am today.  A big shout out to Sarah Barton who took the time at many various tournaments to come and watch me play.  And finally, a heartfelt thank you to my family who have instilled in me that true character is the most important thing, whether it be on or off the pitch. 

I’m so excited to continue to play the sport I love as part of the Chapman community for the next 4 years!” — Lindsay Erl

2014-2015 Season Team Success

Girls – U9-U11

U9G Gold – Finalist-Copa del Rey, Finalist-Placer Juniors Cup, Quarter-finals-Norcal Cup-Red 2: Premier 2

U10G Gold – Champions-Placer Juniors Cup, Quarter-finals-Norcal Cup-Red 2: Diamond 1

U10G Black – Finalist-Copa del Rey, Champions-Ghosts and Goals, Finalist-Placer Jrs Cup, Quarter-finals-Norcal Cup-Red 2: Premier 3

U11G Gold – Champions-Region 6 Norcal Spring League, Finalist-Norcal Spring Cross-Regionals, 2nd Place-Region 6 Fall League, Semi-finals-Placer Girls Cup, Top 32 of Norcal State Cup Red Group (in progress)

U11G Black – Champion-Placer Girls Cup, Semi-finals-Norcal Cup-Platinum 2

Boys – U9-U11

U9B Gold – Finalist-Placer Juniors Cup, Semi-finals-Davis Super Classico Summer, Semi-finals-Davis Super Classico Cinco de Mayo, Semi-finals-Boo Fest, Semi-finals-Copa del Rey, Quarter-finals-Norcal Cup-Red 2: Premier 3

U9B Black – Quarter-finals-Norcal Cup-White 1: Platinum 1

U10B Gold – Semi-finals-Placer Juniors Cup (U11), Quarter-finals-Norcal Cup-Red 2: Diamond 1

U10B Black – Semi-finalists-Norcal State Cup-Final Four-Red 1: State 1, Champion-Copa del Rey, Finalist-Placer Juniors Cup, Semi-finalist -Davis Classico.

U10B White – Champions-Norcal Region 6 Fall League-Silver 2, Quarter-finals-Norcal Cup-White 1: Platinum 3, Semi-finals-Placer Juniors Cup

U11B Gold – 2nd Place-Region 6 Norcal Spring League, Champion-Norcal Spring Cross-Regionals, Champions-Davis Super Classico Cinco de Mayo, Champions-Davis Super Classico-Summer, Champions-Juventus, Champions-Norcal Region 6 Fall League, Semi-finals-Nomads Thanksgiving, Top 32 of Norcal State Cup Red 1/ State 2 Group (in progress)

U11B Black – Finalist-Placer Juniors Cup, Norcal State Cup Red Group

Girls – U12-U18

U12G Gold – Champions-Norcal Region 6 Spring League, Champion-Norcal Spring Cross-Regionals, Champion-Norcal Region 6 Fall League, Surf Cup, Champions-Pleasanton Showcase, Champions-Davis Showcase, Norcal State Cup Champions

U12G Black – Semi-finals-Pleasanton Showcase, Semi-finals-Placer Girls Cup, Norcal State Cup Red 2/Diamond 2 Finalists

U13G Gold – Top 32 of Norcal State Cup Red Group (in progress), Played in Surf Thanksgiving, Norcal State Cup Red 1/Premier 1 Finalists – #18 in the State

U13G Black – Champion-Placer Girls Cup, Quarter-finals-Norcal Cup-Platinum 1

U14G Gold – Champions-Norcal Region 6 Spring League, Champion-Norcal Spring Cross-Regionals, Played in Surf Thanksgiving, NPL Champions League

U14G Black – Semi-finals-California Cup

U15G Gold – Champions-NPL Fall Champions League, Played in Surf Cup and Surf Thanksgiving, Semi-finals-Davis Showcase, Finalist-Pleasanton Showcase, Semi-finals-Placer Girls Cup

U15G Black – Finalist-Juventus Showcase

U16G Gold – Champions-NPL Fall Champions League, Semi-Finals-Surf College Cup, Semi-finals-Davis Showcase, Semi-finals-Utah Avalanche Showcase

U16G Black – Finalist-Sacramento United Suntan Classic

U18G Gold ’97 – Champion-Davis Showcase, Finalist-Pleasanton Showcase, Played in Surf Cup and Surf College Cup

U18G Gold ’98 – Champion-NPL Fall State Premier 1, Semi-finals-Davis Showcase, Semi-finals-Utah Avalanche Showcase

Boys – U12-U18

U12B Gold – Champions-Norcal Region 6 Spring League, Semi-finals-Norcal Spring Cross-Regionals, Champions-Norcal Region 6 Fall League, Quarter-finals-Surf Cup, Semi-finals-Mustang Stampede, Semi-finals-Davis Showcase, Finalist-Davis Super Classico, Top 32 of Norcal State Cup Red 1/State 2 – finished #11 in the State

U12B Black – Semi-finals-Mustang Stampede, Semi-finals-Sacramento United Suntan Classic, Norcal State Cup Red Group

U13B Gold – Semi-finals-Las Vegas Mayors Cup, Semi-finals-Sacramento United Suntan Classic, Norcal State Cup Red 2 Diamond 1 State Cup Champions

U13B Black – 2nd Place-Norcal Region 6 Spring League, 2nd Place-Norcal Region 6 Fall League, Champion-Santa Rosa Nike Harvest Cup, Finalist-Casa Boca Champions Cup, Norcal State Cup Red Group

U14B Academy – Played up in U15 age bracket at Davis College Showcase and made the Semi-finals. (Team is a member of the United States Soccer Federation Academy. U.S. scouts attend training sessions and games. Players are invited to USSF Camps)

U14B Gold – Semi-finalists-Vacaville Shootout

U15B Gold – Champions-Davis Showcase, Champions-Sacramento United Suntan Classic, Semi-finals-Santa Clara Sporting Invitational

U16B Gold – Champions-Juvnetus TOC, Semi-finals-Juventus Showcase

U18B Gold – National Champions-NPL National Finals, Champions-Surf Cup, Champions-Davis Showcase

U18B Black – Champion-Juventus Showcase, Semi-finals-Ballistic Summer Classic, Quarter-finals-Nomads Showcase Thanksgiving

Cal Franze Commits to University of Colorado in Colorado Springs

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“I feel honored (and very relieved) to have committed to University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, to play Division 2 Soccer. Not only does this school offer great academic opportunity, it allows me to pursue two sports I love, soccer and ice hockey. I’d like to thank my parents for supporting me throughout my entire youth soccer career and always being my number one fans. I’d also like to give a special thanks to Quinn McArthur and his staff who got me back on the field after fracturing my spine last year, and to my coach Cory Clonce, who made me believe in myself and for always pushing me to be my best. Lastly, a huge thanks to anyone who doesn’t think a “B team” player can play in college at a high level, it was a huge motivator.” — Cal Franze

MLS Call Up Placer United Alumni

Congratulations to Placer United alumni Seth Casiple and Connor Hallisey who were selected on Major League Soccer’s list of 55 NCAA Division I college seniors invited to showcase their talents at the 2015 adidas MLS Player Combine January 8-13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The coaching staffs from all 20 MLS teams will be on hand to scout talent for the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 15, in Philadelphia.The invite list includes seven players who will be competing at this weekend’s College Cup in Cary, North Carolina: four from UCLA and one each from Providence, UMBC and Virginia.The 55 seniors were selected by a committee consisting of NCAA Division I coaches from every conference and MLS representatives. They will be joined at the adidas MLS Player Combine by other seniors, including those from lower NCAA divisions, underclassmen who sign Generation adidas contracts and other international invitees, all of whom will be announced at a later date.

First Last School Pos Hometown / Citizenship
Saad Abdul-Salaam Akron D Gahanna, OH / USA
Miguel Aguilar San Francisco F Sacramento, CA / Mexico
Fatai Alashe Michigan State M/D Northville, MI / USA
Tyler Arnone Michigan D Hicksville, NY / USA
Dominique Badji Boston University F Dakar / Senegal
Oumar Ballo UMBC D Baltimore, MD / Mali
Laurie Bell Milwaukee D/M Poynton, England / UK
Salvador Bernal UNLV M/F Las Vegas, NV
US perm. res.
Nick Besler Notre Dame M Overland Park, KS / USA
Adria Beso Marco UConn M Lleida / Spain
Andrew Bevin West Virginia F/M Napier / New Zealand
Eric Bird Virginia M Virginia Beach, VA / USA
Connor Brandt San Diego M Temecula, CA / USA
Sergio Campbell UConn D Clarendon / Jamaica
Seth Casiple Cal M Rocklin, CA / USA
Wes Charpie USF D Tarpon Springs, FL / USA
Andy Craven North Carolina F St. Simons Island, GA / USA
Otis Earl UC Riverside D London / USA, UK
Earl Edwards UCLA GK San Diego, CA / USA
Marc Fenelus Cal St Fullerton F Providenciales /
Turks & Caicos
Oniel Fisher New Mexico MF Portmore / Jamaica
Tomas Gomez Georgetown GK Webster Groves, MO / USA
Connor Hallisey Cal M Granite Bay, CA / USA
Cameron Iwasa UC Irvine F Sacramento, CA / USA
Daniel Keller Louisville D Carmel, IN / USA
Robert Kristo St. Louis F St. Louis, MO / USA, Croatia
Sagi Lev-Ari Cal St Northridge F Haifa / Israel
Rob Lovejoy North Carolina F/M Greensboro, NC / USA
Fabio Machado Providence M Santa Catarina, Brazil / USA
Ignacio Maganto Iona F Madrid / Spain
Anthony Manning St. Louis D Mesquite, TX / USA
Ramon Martín
Del Campo
UC Davis D Chula Vista, CA /
USA, Mexico
Shawn McLaws Coastal Carolina D/M Edmond, OK / USA
Dan Metzger Maryland M Holmdel, NY / USA
Tyler Miller Northwestern GK Woodbury, NJ / USA
Luke Mishu Notre Dame D Knoxville, TN / USA
Adam Montague Michigan State F Toledo, OH / USA
Craig Nitti Loyola Marymount D Calabasas, CA / USA, Italy
Boyd Okwuonu North Carolina D Edmond, OK / USA
Tim Parker St. John’s D Hicksville, NY / USA
Nikola Paunic USF D Toronto, ON / Canada
Matt Polster SIU-Edwardsville D Las Vegas, NV / USA
Jose Ribas Creighton D/M Guayaquil / Ecuador
Sidney Rivera Old Dominion F Hampton, NJ / USA
James Rogers New Mexico F Denver, CO
Sierra Leone, USA
Manolo Sanchez Clemson M Philadelphia, PA / USA
Will Seymour Oregon State M Soham, England / USA, UK
Khiry Shelton Oregon State F Leander, TX / USA
Aaron Simmons UCLA D Mansfield, TX / USA
Leo Stolz UCLA M Munich / Germany
Andy Thoma Washington M/D Los Alamos, NM / USA
Skylar Thomas Syracuse D Pickering, ON / Canada
Andrew Tusaazemajja UCLA M Panorama City, CA / USA
Christian Volesky SIU-Edwardsville F/M Henderson, NV / USA
Andrew Wolverton Penn State GK Atlanta, GA / USA

Max Fereira Commits to CSU Monterey Bay

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“I feel blessed to say that I have committed to play soccer at Cal State University Monterey Bay. Coach Cummings and Coach Stockton have already made me feel welcome and I am stoked to play for them. I plan to major in Liberal Studies and then I would like to become a teacher. Thank you Placer United for your commitment to soccer development and all the opportunities that the club has provided for our team. Thanks to Jason Gantt, Kelcey Chaidez, and Paul O’Brian for your leadership and for making me a better soccer player, as well as a better person. Also, I would like to thank my team mates for all of the amazing memories. You are all my brothers!  Lastly I am very grateful for my family. Without their love and support, none of this would be possible.

GO PLACER! GO OTTERS!” — Max Fereira

’94 Alumni Ashleigh Nelin Reaches NAIA National Championship

Placer United ’94 Alumni, Ashleigh Nelin, reached the NAIA National Championship with Menlo College.

Menlo College women’s soccer beat out Embry-Riddle of Arizona 2-1 in the NAIA Cal Pac Conference Championship to advance for the first time to Nationals.

Defending champions Concordia Cavaliers of Oregon hosted the first round game to whom Menlo’s Lady Oaks fell in a 3-0 defeat.

Ashleigh started all 21 games and was instrumental in the Cal Pac Conference Championship.

Great job Ashleigh!

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Maggie Bell and Emily Talmi Competed at USYSA ODP Inter-Regional Event in Florida

The 2014 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Girls Thanksgiving Inter-Regional took place November 21-26 at Spanish River Athletic Park in Boca Raton, Florida. Participating teams were comprised of elite players in the 1997-2000 age groups, from each of the four US Youth Soccer Regions.  Maggie Bell of ’97 Gold and Emily Talmi of ’00 Gold competed at the event and played in front of college coaches and the US Soccer National Team coaches.  Nice work ladies!

Emily Talmi

Emily Talmi

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Maggie Bell

Maggie Bell

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