“I never thought that this time would come as fast as it did and I can now officially say that I have committed to California State University, Bakersfield. I love everything that CSUB has to offer both academically and athletically. I love all of my future teammates and I have a high respect for the coaching staff there as well. I can’t wait to be a part of a program moving in a positive direction.

Even though Placer has only been my home for three years, they have given me so much support and I couldn’t be more thankful. Without Placer United, I probably wouldn’t have the opportunity to play Division 1 soccer. I would like to thank my very first club coach, John DeMartini, for convincing me to play club soccer. It has clearly paid off John. Secondly, I would like to thank my coach of three years, Todd DeCarlo, for always supporting me and putting up with me on the good and bad days. Todd has pushed me to become a better player from the start and I am beyond grateful. My past and present teammates deserve a big shout-out and without them pushing me to be the best I can be, I know I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Lastly, I would like to thank my family, especially my parents for their continuous support. They have invested so much time and money making sure that I receive the best soccer experience possible. In the words of Kevin Durant, “You the real MVP!” I am so happy that I’ll be finishing my club days with Placer United and I can’t wait to see what CSUB has to offer me!” — Elle Estes

”I am extremely honored to announce that I have committed to play for William Jessup University. It has been a dream of mine to play for WJU since 5th grade and to now be able to call WJU my home is still surreal. I would not be where I am if it were not for my family, trainers, and coaches who pushed me farther than I believed I was capable. I would like to thank my Mom and Dad for going above and beyond to ensure that my dreams came true. They have given me their time and love and for that I will always be grateful. I also have to thank three trainers that have not only pushed me out for my comfort zones, but also infused belief into me that with hard work and dedication, I could achieve my dreams. These trainers are Jenny Wood, Chris Star and Matt Bernard. Next, I absolutely want to thank coaches Todd Decarlo and Ron Benjamin for giving me the opportunity to play for Placer. My time with the Club has been short, but in this short time I have learned and grown so much which enabled me to see this dream come true. Last, and certainly not least, I would like to thank Coach Jamie Howard of WJU Women’s Soccer Team for giving me the chance to join her team and grow along with them.

I am so excited for all that is ahead. I look forward to giving 150% while continuing to play, develop and train this season with Placer as I prepare for the transition to WJU Women’s Soccer.” — Emily Lemos

“I am extremely excited to announce that I will be calling Humboldt State University my home for the next four years, while also making an impact playing the sport I love. I never thought the college process was going to easy, but I was surprised and pleased to find that becoming a Lumberjack was a natural choice. Humboldt not only has the academic programs I’ve been searching for, but is also the perfect environment to bring my game to the next level.

​But I couldn’t have gotten to where I am today without the love and support of my friends and family. I want to thank my parents for pushing me to be the best I can be and giving me the best chance possible for success. I would like to thank Todd DeCarlo and Ron Benjamin as well; both of whom were instrumental to my recruitment and soccer success over the past three years. That being said, I am so fortunate to have had this opportunity and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be playing under Coach Paul Karver’s guidance during my collegiate experience at Humboldt.

Go Jacks!” — Alex Jenkins

“I am immensely honored to let everyone know that I have committed to Sacramento State. I love everything that Sac State has to offer athletically and academically. I felt truly comfortable with the coaching staff, as well with the players. I feel that the program is heading in a great direction and I’ll be able to continue to grow as a player and as a better all around person. I want to thank coach Mike Linenberger, Matt McDougall, and coach Tellez for the chance to continue playing at the highest level.

I was privileged to be able to be part of such an amazing club such as Placer United. I can truly say if it wasn’t for Placer United I wouldn’t be where I am today. I didn’t just grow as a player but I grew as a better person. I want to thank Kelcey Chaidez, Jason Gantt, and Paul O’Brien for always pushing me to be the best player I can be, as well as the whole Placer United staff as they all had an impact during my time with the club. I couldn’t have done it without my team and I love every single one of them as a brother. A huge thank you also goes out to Jeff Flint, François Barbe, and Jodi Tarr for always being there for me outside the pitch. Most of all I thank God and my parents for everything they have done for me. My parents have sacrificed so much for me and I greatly appreciate all they did for me. I am excited to finish off our very successful season and move forward to the next chapter of my life.

GO PLACER AND GO HORNETS!” — Christian Guzman

“I’ve been very privileged to be a part of Placer United Soccer Club. During my time at Placer I’ve grown to be a better player and a stronger person all around. I’m thankful for having been involved with coaches such as Kelsey Chaidez, Jason Gantt and Paul O’Brien, for always working to bring out the very best in me and creating the opportunity for me to become part of something special. As a result of my development at Placer, I have made the decision to join the soccer program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. During my visits to the Westmont campus, I can honestly say that I have nothing but love for the coaching staff and current players who made me feel very welcomed from the moment I arrived. I really believe Westmont is a great fit for me to further my development both as a player and person. I really look forward to attending classes, playing soccer, and living in a beautiful place like Santa Barbara.

I want to especially thank Francois and Marcia Barbe for helping make this dream a reality. I also feel especially blessed to have a wonderful supportive family who’ve given me nothing but love over these last 17 years. A big special thanks to my Placer teammates for also helping bring out the best in me. Most of all I thank God for brining all these people into my life and helping me succeed in my goal to play college soccer. I’m really excited to finish this last season with Placer United and help build on our teams most recent successes before charging into the next stage of my life.

Go Placer and Go Warriors!” — Gonzalo Garcia