“Completely thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of San Francisco. I am ridiculously excited to be able to study and play the game I love in such a beautiful and diverse city. Knowing the work you put in will one-day pay-off is an unbelievable feeling, and I couldn’t have done it without the amazing people in my life. I owe it to Coach Todd DeCarlo for his fervent energy and endless effort in helping me find my best fit. To Coach Gene DuChateau for motivating me to strive to be more than just “Mack’s sister,” and to Coach Bart Morefield, for his incredible guidance and training. I would also like to acknowledge my high school coaches, Mark Bowman and Matt Felt, for showing me why I fell in love with the game in the first place and teaching me never to take it too seriously. Furthermore, I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without my ambitious family who has patiently supported me through all my stubborn indecision and developing goals. All my cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents for encouraging me to be the best version of myself, because that’s what being a George is all about.  My mom and dad, for their unbelievable patience and support. I hope I can one day repay you for the ten years taken off of your lives. My brothers, for never going easy on me and my twin for being so competitive and always inspiring me to work harder. A last big thanks to my best friend, Ryan, for always supporting and encouraging me in everything I do and her family, for being my second, and showing endless love and support to me. Thank you for teaching me to never settle for less.

Finally, I would like to express my gratitude toward Coach Jim Millinder for believing in me these past few years and for this amazing opportunity. Go Dons!” — Cassidy George

“I am honored to announce my commitment to play for University of California, Davis. I am blessed with the opportunity to not only play at a high level but also attend a great academic institution. I first would like to thank my family, coaches, and friends for their endless support. Especially my parents for always being there. Also, thank you to Placer United for continuing to push me as a player and person. Thank you, Coach Matt McDougall, Matt Scamacca, and Bj Glass. My teammates mean the world to me and are also my best friends. The community I have built will last well past the next few months. I am excited to see what next year has in store. Go Aggies!” — Ayden Burnett

“I’m truly blessed to announce that I have committed to play soccer and continue my education at Seattle Pacific University. It has always been a dream of mine to play soccer at the next level, and I’m excited that I will be able to do just that at such a great institution like Seattle Pacific. First off I’d like to thank my family for supporting me on this journey. Without them, none of this would be possible. Secondly, I’d like to thank my teammates and friends for encouraging and pushing me to be my best. Third, I’d like to thank my coaches who have helped me get to this point in my development as a player and as a man. And lastly, it is because of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His blessing on my life that I am fortunate enough to make this announcement, all the credit and glory belongs to Him. I’m grateful for the opportunities that the Placer United organization has provided me with and I’m excited to start the next chapter of my life. Thank you again to everyone that has helped me, and Go Falcons!” — Elisha Burbridge

“I am very excited to announce my commitment to Western Washington University.  I would like to thank everyone who has helped me throughout this process.  First off, thank you to my parents for supporting and pushing me to new heights on and off the field.  Secondly, I would like to bring attention to all of my amazing coaches and teammates that have made me the player I am today especially Paul O’Brien, Kevin Unsworth, Matt Scammacca, and Matt McDougall.  Lastly, thank you to the whole Placer United Soccer Club which has made me into so much more than a player over the course of ten years.  I can not wait to be playing at the collegiate level next year, Go Vikings!” —Jacob Ramos

“I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to Dominican University! As soon as I visited the campus for the first time, I knew it was the perfect fit for me academically and athletically.  I would like to thank my team who has become my second family, for always pushing me to work harder and become a better player every day.  Thank you to Andy Walsh, my first club coach, for giving me my love of soccer and passion for the sport.  Thank you to Sh-Mike Callahan for showing me how to compete and have a good time, while significantly improving my game.  I would like to give a special thank you to Ron Benjamin who has helped me become the player I am.  You always push me to be better each day. I would not be in this position without you.  I would also like to thank all of my coaches and trainers who have helped me along the way.  A big thank you to my family who has come to each and every one of my games supported me through everything and helped me become the person I am today. Thank you to Coach Coffey and Coach Lingafeldt for giving me this fantastic opportunity! I am incredibly excited to play for you.  I cannot wait to be a penguin!” — Abbie Gould

“I’m very excited to announce my commitment to play soccer at the University of California, Davis! I’m incredibly happy to be furthering my education and soccer career at such a great institution. First off, I’d like to thank my family and friends for the nonstop support they’ve given me throughout this journey. I’d also like to thank Kevin Unsworth, James Kavanagh, Paul O’Brien, Jason Gantt, Matt McDougall, Simon Shephard, Mr. Barbé, and anyone else who has helped shape me into the person and player I am today. I’d like to shout out to all of my teammates that I’ve played with throughout the years; nothing would be possible without them. I’ve been blessed with the chance to play at a club like Placer United, and I’m forever grateful for that. Once again, thank you to everyone who has helped along the way and I can’t wait to see what UC Davis holds for me! Go Aggies!” —Jordon Vice

“I am so excited to announce my commitment to Dominican University! I knew Dominican was the best fit for me the minute I stepped on campus. It has an outstanding academic program, as well as an amazing soccer program. I would like to thank my Placer coaches, Ron Benjamin and Todd DeCarlo, for pushing me and giving me the tools I need to succeed. Thank you to my teammates for challenging me mentally, physically, and technically, and for being like family. Thank you to my mom and Eric Crise for giving me a unique and special soccer experience growing up. You two allowed me to become a better player, but also to become a better person. To my big sisters and former teammates, thank you for being amazing role models for me on and off the field. Thank you to the friends and families that have been with me since the beginning, and for always encouraging me. Thank you to Coach Coffey and Coach Lingafeldt for giving me the opportunity to play at the collegiate level. A huge thanks to my parents for supporting me and guiding me. I’m the person I am today because of you two. To my sister, Cassidy, thank you for being, not only my sister, but my best friend. Thank you for encouraging me to be the best person and player I can be. I cant wait to play with you again in college! I am beyond thankful for my amazing family that have loved, guided, and helped me through everything I have done. I can’t wait to be a Penguin!” — Aiden Marquez​

“I am very excited to announce my commitment to play soccer at California State University, Sacramento. I would like to start off by thanking my family, most importantly, my parents, for always supporting and believing in me, both on and off the field, as well as taking me to all my practices and games. I would also like to thank Paul O’Brien, Jason Gantt, Matt Scammacca and Matt McDougall for always pushing me during training sessions and encouraging me to be the best version of myself. Thank you to my teammates and all the other coaches at Placer United who have played an important role in my development as a soccer player. I have always dreamed of playing at the collegiate level and I am incredibly excited to see what my future soccer career has in store for me at Sacramento State. Go Hornets!” — Benji Kikanovic

“I’m very proud to announce that I will be continuing my education and soccer career as a member of the entering class of 2019 at Humboldt State University.  I want to thank my fellow teammates who have become like family members to me.  I feel so honored to have had the opportunity to play with such a talented group. I also want to thank the coaches that I have had during my Placer United  career, beginning with Crystal Howard-Chadez, Andy Walsh, and Jimmy Frazelle. Thank you for helping me improve my skills as a young aspiring soccer player. Thank you, Todd DeCarlo, for always pushing me to do my best while guiding me and improving me as the soccer player I am today. Last but not least thank you, Ron Benjamin, for mentoring  me while driving me to always be the best I can be on the soccer field. Thank you to each and everyone of you for your never-failing belief in me as a center defender. Most importantly I would like to thank my Mom, Dad, brother, and grandparents, I would not be where I am today without your support for me while allowing me to catch my dream!  Thank you, Paul Karver, for giving me this amazing opportunity and believing in me as a player for Humboldt State University! Go Jacks!” —Bridget Pelzman

“I am so excited to announce my commitment to play soccer at Humboldt State University! A huge thank you to all of the coaches I have had growing up and playing soccer for, especially Ron Benjamin and Todd DeCarlo. My dream of committing to a college and having the opportunity to continue doing what I love after high school would not have been possible without them and their constant motivation to make me a better player.  Another thank you to my mom and dad, from taking me to practice, to taking me to my games far away and supporting me and pushing me each and every day. They have spent many hours with me at the field and have taken so much of their time to make sure I get to do what I love and I am extremely thankful for that. Another huge thank you to my teammates/family for supporting me on and off of the field. My teammates are amazing and I am very lucky to be able to grow as a player with each and every one of them by my side. Thank you to Jose Ordaz who has guided me since I was little and continues to guide me to this day. He pushes me and keeps me on track. He has educated me about life as a soccer player and as an individual and I am extremely thankful. Finally, thank you to Coach Paul Karver and Coach Kat Rocket Heppe for making my dream of playing at the next level at an amazing school possible. Go Lumberjacks!”—Selena Osorio