“I am beyond excited to announce I have verbally committed to play soccer for Stanford University! It is hard to wrap my head around the fact that I get to play for the school I have been dreaming about since I was a little girl. I am forever grateful to Coach Ratcliffe and Coach Hart for giving me this dream opportunity and I am super excited for the next chapter. Go Stanford!
I am so lucky to have had so many amazing coaches along the way. I have no words to express my gratitude for my goalkeeper coach, Bashar Alsakati. Your unwavering support and commitment to my development was, and continues to be incredible. It’s truly astonishing the amount of hours and time you have invested in me, I can never thank you enough. I am also incredibly grateful to my trainer, Billy Ivey, who is teaching me what it takes to compete, both mentally and physically, at the highest level. You truly believe in me and are my biggest fan! I would also like to thank coach Don Finley for believing in me at such a young age and pushing me to be better every day. Another big thank you to my ODP coach, Kris Hall, for giving me so many opportunities and helping me develop my skills this last year. Last but definitely not least,…a HUGE thank you to Ron Benjamin! You have truly helped me through the process and given me so many opportunities to grow and develop as a player at Placer United! Thank you for your dedication and for helping make my dream come true!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my teammates. I am so lucky to have had the pleasure of playing with so many truly talented girls along the way. I am thankful to all my friends and family who have supported me throughout the process and cheered me on from the sidelines. To the most important people in my life, my dad, mom, and sister, your support has been enormous! The hours in the car, early mornings, flights, hotels, bumps and bruises, and all the ups and downs that soccer life brings. You truly have been my biggest cheerleaders and I cannot express how much it has meant to me.
To quote Ron Benjamin, “…and now the real work begins!'” — Alyssa Savig #8
“I am proud to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and soccer career to play D1 soccer at Cal Poly SLO! I would like to thank my family, my friends, my teachers, and all my coaches, especially Ron Benjamin for helping me through this process and shaping me into the person I am today! Excited to be a Mustang! Go SLO!”—Courtney Wagner
“I’m beyond excited to announce my commitment to Gonzaga University. I would like to thank all my coaches throughout my years at the club who have helped me through this process. I am also beyond grateful for my family who has pushed me to get to where I am today, without them, none of this would have been possible. I can’t wait to continue my journey as a Zag! Zag Up!”—Robbie Mora
“I’m beyond blessed to announce my commitment to Gonzaga University, where I will be continuing my athletic and academic career! It has been my dream since I was a little kid to play Division 1 soccer. I couldn’t have made this happen without this amazing club. All of my coaches have helped my development and pushed me to the next level. My teammates have become lifelong friends. Most importantly, my family has been there for me through thick and thin, no matter what. I hope I have made everyone proud, and I can’t wait to continue my journey at Gonzaga! This is only the beginning! ZagUp!”—Jake Goehring
“I’m so blessed to announce that I have committed to Sacramento State University to continue my soccer and academic career! I want to thank all my family, friends, and coaches that helped grow my confidence and development as a player. Go Hornets! Stingers up!”—Ali Sasankah 
“I am excited to announce my commitment to Cal Poly Pomona, where I will continue my academic career and live out my lifelong dream of being a collegiate soccer player. This wouldn’t be possible without the unconditional support from my family and friends. Thank you for being the best support system! Additionally, I’ve had the privilege of playing alongside an incredible group of girls at Placer United- thank you for pushing me to my limits and shaping me into the person and player I am today. I am beyond grateful to all my coaches over the years. There is no way to express the impact you have had on me on and off the field. I also owe a huge thank you to Ron Benjamin for your guidance and unwavering belief in me. I am so thankful for this opportunity and cannot wait for this next chapter! Go Broncos!” — Jordyn Scott 
“I am very excited to announce that I will be continuing my athletic and academic career at Biola University! First, I would like to thank my parents for supporting me and pushing me to be the best I can be on and off the field. The love my parents show me is unmatched, and I wouldn’t be who I am without them. I would also like to thank all the coaches and trainers who invested their time and passion in helping me develop as a player. Most importantly, I would like to thank the man above for the countless blessings he has given me. I am very excited to develop as an athlete at the collegiate level and learn more about God and his great love. Go Eagles!”—Serena Andrade 
“I’m happy to announce that I have committed to Sierra College! I wouldn’t have been where I am today if it weren’t for my parents, teammates, and Coach Ron. I’m thankful to have had Coach Ron as my coach for years and helping me grow as a player. I’m looking forward to starting this new chapter of my life at Sierra College! Go Wolverines!” — Paulina Caja 
“I’m so blessed to announce that I have committed to Sierra College to continue my athletic and academic career! I want to thank Todd DeCarlo, my family, and friends that helped grow my confidence and development as a player. Each person has had a significant role in my life, and I’m beyond thankful for each one! I’m so excited to start this next journey with Sierra College! Go Wolverines!”— Alyssa Luna 
Placer United alumna, Nicolette Lewis ’99, and her Texas Christian University women’s soccer team, advanced to the Sweet 16 in the DI NCAA Women’s College Cup yesterday in North Carolina.