Category Archives: College Bound

Student Athlete Gia Costanzo wearing Texas Christian University sweatshirt

2008G ECNL and 2026 grad, Gia Costanzo Commits to the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University

Student Athlete Gia Costanzo wearing Texas Christian University sweatshirt“I’m extremely blessed to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic career by playing D1 soccer at Texas Christian University. Most importantly, I want to thank God for this amazing opportunity. Thank you to all the coaches who have helped me along the way, especially Coach Sarah Fawcett and Ron Benjamin, who have shaped me into the player I am today. Thank you to my family for always supporting me throughout these 13 years of playing soccer. I’m so excited for this next chapter in my life. Go Frogs!”Gia Costanzo

2025 Grad Goalkeeper Kaniya Destin of 06/07G ECNL-RL Commits to the Wolverines of Sierra College

“I’m beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Sierra College! I want to thank my Coach, Todd DeCarlo, and all the closest people who believed in me. I’d also like to thank my family and friends for their endless support on and off the field. Lastly, I’d like to thank Sierra’s coaching staff for giving me this amazing opportunity! GO WOLVERINES!” —Kaniya Destin

Hailee Jones of the 2006/2007 ENCL, Commits to Clarke University

“I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic pursuits at Clarke University in Iowa.  I sincerely thank my coaches, family, and friends for their unwavering support throughout the years.  In particular, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to my parents, who have been my pillars of strength and have been supportive from the beginning.  Additionally, I would like to acknowledge the invaluable guidance of my coaches, Todd, Ron, Leo, and Jason, who have consistently challenged me to reach my full potential.  Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to Coach Josh Printz at Clarke University for extending this exceptional opportunity.  I eagerly anticipate embarking on this new chapter of my life.”—Hailee Jones

Mia Hoffman of 06/07G ECNL-RL Commits to the Warriors of William Jessup University

“I am incredibly blessed to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and athletic career by playing D2 soccer at William Jessup University. First, I want to thank God and my family for always providing for me! I want to thank all my coaches, especially Coach Todd and Coach Ron, for helping me get to where I am today. Also, I would like to thank my trainers, Krissy Looney, and Daniel Yossa, for always being there for me and shaping me into the player and person I am now. Lastly, I would like to thank Coach Amsalu and all the coaches at Jessup for making this happen. Go, Warriors! Have a great day! — Mia Hoffman

Vince Noble of the 07B ECNL Team has Committed to Menlo College

“I am blessed to announce my verbal commitment to play Division 2 soccer at Menlo College. I’m super thankful for my loving family, who sacrificed so much along the way. Thank you so much to my coaches and teammates, who pushed me beyond my expectations and to Keith Lambert and the rest of the Menlo coaching staff for believing in me. This is just the start! All glory to the man above.”—Vince Noble

2025 Grad Ella Griffin of the 06/07G ECNL Commits to the Golden Eagles of CSU Los Angeles!

“It feels surreal to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at California State University Los Angeles. I want to thank my coaches, who have made me the player I am today; I couldn’t be more grateful for their guidance. Ron Benjamin, especially, thank you for pushing me on and off the pitch to be the best player I can be. To my parents, thank you for being such an incredible support system, I’m so lucky. Finally, thank you, Coach Erik and Coach Hannah at Cal State LA, for believing in me; I can’t wait to be a golden eagle!”—Ella Griffin 

2024 Grad, Peyton Rochholz, of the 06/07G ECNL RL Commits to Clarke University

“I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to play soccer and further my education at Clarke University. I would like to thank my Coach, Todd DeCarlo, and those I’ve had before, as well as my friends and family, for their constant support. Lastly, I’d like to thank coaches Josh Printz and Robert Lynch for this amazing opportunity. I look forward to this next chapter of my life.”—Peyton Rochholz

 

2025 Grad Pierce LaVine of the 06/07B ECNL Commits to the Wildcats of Chico State University

“I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to play soccer at Chico State. I’d like to thank everyone who has helped me along my soccer journey. First of all, my parents, who have supported me the whole way. All my Coaches at Placer and Whitney High School, I would not be where I am today without your guidance. Most of all, I want to thank Coach Felipe and Chico men’s soccer for giving me this opportunity.”—Pierce LaVine