“I am excited to announce my commitment to American River College. I thank all my teammates for pushing me every season to become a better player. I thank my coaches, Jeremy Palumbo, Harvie Millier, Dominik Jakubek, Leandro Barge, Richard Spencer, Bashar Alsakati, and Paul Benvenuti. You have all contributed to my development in the game in so many ways over the past several years helping me to become the player I am today. I especially want to thank my family for supporting me and being the best fans ever. I look forward to continuing my soccer career at the next level under Coach Paul Hansen. I appreciate the opportunity and am ready for many new challenges. Go, Beavers!” —Julian Smith

“I am so happy to announce my verbal commitment to Southern Oregon University to play college soccer and continue my academic journey! SOU is a truly wonderful school, and I’m so elated to be taking the next step in my soccer career. I’d like first to thank my family. They’re always by my side, supporting me through my development. From the drives to and from practices + training and traveling to games and showcases, they’ve always been there for me and believed in me throughout the recruiting process. Of course, I’d also love to thank the coaches who have been there for me and were instrumental in my development; Jose Ordaz, Krissy Looney, Ron Benjamin, Andrew Shuter, and Ariel + Oren Rosenmann. These individuals have helped me tremendously to get to this spot in my soccer career. I can not thank them enough. Much love to my friends and teammates, who helped mold me into who I am today. And, of course, Coach Jenni and her staff for believing in me. I’m so excited to play under the SOU Name. Southern Oregon is a perfect fit, and I’m so happy to join such a kind, talented, lovely team in such an ideal environment. I can’t wait for this new chapter in my life. Go Raiders!” — Payton Griffin

“I am blessed to announce my commitment to William Jessup University. I want to thank my friends, coaches, and teammates for always being there for me. I am so grateful and forever indebted to my parents for supporting me all these years. Most importantly, I want to thank God for giving me this opportunity. Excited to grow as a player and person. Go, Warriors!” — Andrew Yang

“I am incredibly excited to announce my commitment to playing soccer at Folsom Lake College. I want to thank my dad for being my first coach and for helping me develop as a player, still as my coach. Without him, I would never have succeeded. And thank you to everyone who played a part in my success; I will always be grateful to all my coaches and teammates for pushing me to the limit. I plan to play for FLC, then transfer to continue my journey as a student-athlete and pursue business at a 4-year.” —Andrea Hernandez

“I am excited and blessed to announce my verbal commitment to play soccer at Chico State for the next four years. I want to thank my coaches, Jason Gantt, Matt Scammacca, Joel Williams, and Chris Starr, through the recruiting process. I also appreciate my teammates pushing me and my parents relentlessly supporting me for the past 14 years. Go Wildcats!”—Darius Dukes 

“I am blessed and excited to announce my verbal commitment to play soccer for William Jessup University. I want to thank my coaches, Ron Benjamin and Don Finley, who helped me develop as a soccer player. I’d also like to thank my family and God, who has helped me every step of the way. Go, Warriors!” — Miki Olariu

“I am thrilled to announce my commitment to Pomona College, where I will invest the next four years of my life into growing my education and playing collegiate soccer. I am very indebted to the past coaches and teammates who have guided me throughout this journey. I am forever thankful to my family for the past 17 years of endless support. There is much more in store for me. Go Sagehens!” —Daniel Yoon

“I am excited and grateful to announce my verbal commitment to Chico State to play soccer and further my education. I want to thank my family and my former coaches, Ron Benjamin and Placer United, for pushing me to be the player I am today. I couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support! I also want to thank Coach Kim and Coach Kat for allowing me to play at the next level. Go Wildcats!”—Gabby Starr

“I started my soccer career in Kindergarten, began playing basketball at age 10, and tried out Cross Country just for kicks my Sophomore year. For me, sports were, and are, love at first sight and have always been a constant in my life. The thrill of the game and the satisfaction of getting thoroughly sweaty at practice is something that never gets old. I am very excited to announce that I have accepted an offer to continue my soccer and academic career as a Corban University Warrior! I spent a long time searching for the right college for me and am thrilled to have found my niche at Corban, located in Oregon. Firstly, I want to thank my family. I love them to the ends of the earth and back! They have always supported me and have pushed me to be not only the best athlete I can be but the best person. I want to thank all my coaches and trainers over the years and Coach Whitney. I appreciate all they have done and continue to do for me. Collegiate soccer is a big step in my life, and I feel blessed to have such amazing family, friends, and coaches. Warriors, here I come!”—Shaelee Killorn

“I am excited and grateful to announce my verbal commitment to the University of San Francisco to continue my academic pursuits and athletic dream of playing D1 soccer. I want to thank my parents and my sister for their support and God for giving me this opportunity. I appreciate my teammates and coaches, Don Finley, Ron Benjamin, Kim Gonzales, and Creed Larrucea, for always believing in me and encouraging me to improve on and off the field. I also want to thank USF Coach Jim Millinder and Coach Pinder Niijar for giving me this opportunity, and I am excited to play for them! Go Dons!” — Kiana Faucette