“I am delighted and humbled to announce I have verbally committed to the University of Minnesota to further my academic and athletic career. I am stoked to have found a school that will challenge me in both areas! I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to this accomplishment starting off with my parents who were somehow able to put up with all the trouble and work it took to get me here. They are my number one supporters and I couldn’t put into words how much their constant support and time truly means to me. I would also like to thank my incredible sister and best friend who never stops encouraging and motivating me to always be on top of my game. I want to give a huge thank you to my coaches at Placer, Ron Benjamin and Don Finley who have truly shaped me into the player I am today. And finally, I would like to thank Coach Stefanie Golan, Coach Becky Fletcher, and Coach Molly Rouse for this amazing opportunity to play at such a high level at such a great university. Go Gophers!” —Aynsley Conner

“I am super excited and humbled to announce my verbal commitment to Sacramento State University. I am so blessed to have this opportunity to play at a collegiate D1 level while also continuing my education at an amazing academic school. I would most importantly like to thank my amazing parents for their continuous support and love; there is no way I would be where I am today without their countless sacrifices getting me to training, games and other events. I want to thank Placer United for giving me a second home for the past five years and pushing me with countless hours of training and games. I can’t imagine my life without soccer and can’t thank the club enough for shaping me into the player and person that I am today. I want to thank all of my coaches, especially Sarah Fawcett and Ron Benjamin. Thank you to Coach Sarah for sparking my love for soccer and a huge thank you to Coach Ron for believing in me and putting me into the best environment I could be in, while also pushing me every single day to be the best player I can be. I would also like to thank all of my teammates along the way who have genuinely made playing this sport so amazing and for always bringing so much love and a competitive drive to the game. Finally, I would like to thank Coach Randy Dedini for giving me this opportunity; I am incredibly excited to be able to continue playing the sport I love at a new level. GO HORNETS!” —Victoria Sanchez

“I am super thrilled to announce my commitment to play Division 1 soccer at Sacramento State University! I want to thank my coaches; Todd DeCarlo, Katie Burton, and most importantly Ron Benjamin, who have helped me succeed in the sport I love most. I also want to thank my parents for continuous support, sacrifices, time and believing in me through this whole journey. And to my teammates, making me a better player, through their constant competitiveness and drive to get better each day. Lastly, I would like to give a huge thank you to Coach Randy Dedini for giving me the opportunity I’ve always dreamed of! I am beyond excited to play at the next level! GO HORNETS!” —Sedona Robinson

“I am extremely happy and humbled to announce my verbal commitment to California State University, Chico where I will continue my academic and athletic journey. I could not have had a more supportive group of people that helped me be able to achieve this. First, I would like to thank my family for the countless hours of driving and all the support they have given me throughout the years. I would also like to thank my coach, Ron Benjamin for believing in me and improving my game with his endless support, and I would have never been able to achieve this without your coaching. You have changed my life in countless ways, and I am forever grateful for everything you have done for me. I would also like to thank my incredible teammates who have been nothing but supportive and push me at every practice and game to do my best. In addition, I would like to thank my personal trainer Kenyon Hill for his support and helping me develop the skills and ability to be able to try out for a club like Placer. Thank you, Coach Kim Sutton and Coach Jenny Jaggard, for giving me this amazing opportunity to play soccer and attend my dream school starting in 2021. Go Wildcats!” — Emily Connick

“I’m am thrilled to announce that I have verbally committed to further my academic and soccer career at Portland State University! I’m excited to have found a school that will challenge me athletically as well as academically. I’m am truly blessed and would like to thank my parents and family for their nonstop support, time, energy, and encouragement for me to do my best with what I love. I would also like to thank my coaches, Ron Benjamin for helping me through this recruiting process and preparing me for the next level; and coach Gregg Thompson for pushing me as a young player technically and mentally to be the player I am now. Additionally, I would like to thank all of my teammates who have become some of my closest friends and helped shape me into the player/person I am on and off the field. Finally I would like to thank coaches Katie Burton, Maureen Whitney, and Jenny Lawrence for the amazing opportunity. GO VIKINGS!” —Emma Scott

“I am very excited and humbled to announce that I have verbally committed to play Division 1 soccer and further my academic career at California State University Bakersfield. I would like to thank my friends, coaches, and most importantly my family, all who have supported me endlessly. I would also like to give a big thank you to my coaches, Kevin Unsworth and Matt Scammacca, for always pushing me to my limits in order to bring out the best in myself. I feel very blessed for being given this opportunity which wouldn’t have been possible if it weren’t for this amazing club, Placer United. This club has given me everything I have ever wanted and more, and I can’t thank them enough. I am excited to see what the future holds for me and can’t wait to begin the next step in my academic and athletic career. Go Runners!” — Orlando Basurto

“I am so excited to announce that I have verbally committed to further my academic and soccer career at the University of California, Santa Barbara! I’m thrilled that I was able to find a school that will push me athletically and academically.

First and foremost, I’d like to thank my parents who’ve always taught me to be the best version of myself. They’ve spent countless amounts of time and energy to support me through doing what I love. I would also like to thank my sister who has been my best friend and outlet throughout my life. During my four years at Placer, I’ve been surrounded by an amazing environment that supports and pushes me. I’d like to thank my coaches Ron Benjamin, Don Finley, and Katie Burton who have all shaped me into the player that I am. Additionally, I’d like to thank all of my teammates, throughout the years, who’ve truly become some of my closest friends.

Finally, I’d like to thank coaches Paul Stumpf, Gof Boyoko, and Mario Felix for this fantastic opportunity. Go, Gauchos!” —Manuri Alwis

“I am incredibly thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to further my athletic and academic career at Sierra College. I am truly blessed and would like to thank my coaches Ron Benjamin and Todd DeCarlo for helping me improve as a competitive soccer player, and also to Jason Gantt for giving me this opportunity. I would also like to thank my parents for spending countless hours making sure I made it to every practice, game, and tournament. I’m excited to be spending my next two years close to home! Go Wolverines!” —Ava Willey