“I am very excited to announce that I just accepted an offer to play D1 soccer at Sacramento State! My soccer journey has been a great experience, and I can’t wait to continue it in college. I want to give a big thank you to some of my coaches who have made me the player I am today. Coach Andy Walsh coached me for four years, and he always believed in me no matter what. I also want to thank Ron Benjamin, I haven’t been with him for long, but I have improved a lot in the time I have been with him. Most importantly, I want to thank my family for always being there! I can’t wait to be a hornet. STINGERS UP!” — Izzy Scott

2024 Grad Caroline Souza of Placer United 04/05G ECNL Commits to the Wolfpack of the University of Nevada-Reno

“I am unbelievably excited to announce my verbal commitment to play D1 soccer and study at the University of Nevada-Reno. I have dreamed of this day since I was a little girl and can’t believe it’s happening. I want to thank my coaches and trainers for helping me get where I am today. I especially want to thank all my teammates for pushing me throughout every practice and game. I definitely couldn’t have done this without my family, who are without a doubt my number 1 fans and have pushed me to be the best person of myself on and off the field. To top it off, I can’t wait to play collegiate soccer with my best friend and sister. LET’S GO PACK!” — Caroline Souza

“I am thrilled to announce that I have verbally committed to continue my academic and soccer career at Biola University!! A huge thanks to my parents, family, friends, and teammates. Thanks to my coaches throughout the years: Janis Hurter, Gregg Thompson, BJ Glass, and Ron Benjamin, for coaching me and supporting me through this journey. I can’t wait for these next four years and for what’s to come! All the glory to God!”—Riley Brumfield

“I am incredibly humbled and excited to announce my verbal commitment to play Division 1 soccer and continue my academic career at the University of California, Davis. I want to thank my family, teammates, coaches, and friends who have provided overwhelming support throughout this process. I am undoubtedly grateful for Coach Amy Perkins, who coached me for seven years and 100% shaped me into the person I am on and off the field. Thank you for believing in me every day. I honestly could have never done it without you—another shoutout to Coach Ron Benjamin who recently became a huge part of my development as a player. I can’t wait to be an Aggie!” — Lakelee Perkins

“I am excited and honored to announce my verbal commitment to continue my soccer journey at Sonoma State University. I thank my teammates, family, and coaches who have helped me get this far. But a big thank you to Ron Benjamin, who opened this door for me. I can’t wait for the season. Go Seawolves!” — Jenna Dean

“First, I would like to thank my entire family. The constant and unquestioned support for anything and everything I could ever need has allowed me to have this opportunity to fulfill my dreams. I am lucky to have such a powerful and uplifting support system for even the most minor things.

I would also like to thank my many coaches and trainers through the years. My coaches from Placer, Todd DeCarlo and Leo Marin, renewed my self-confidence with their guidance and unwavering belief in me, allowing me to become the player I am today. Go Raiders!” — Brooklyn Hayes

“I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to play soccer at Cal Lutheran University! Thank you to my family, who has dedicated so much time and support, especially my dad, who first encouraged me to play soccer at a young age. I would also like to thank all my teammates and coaches who have pushed me to be the player I am today. I am looking forward to these next four years! Go Regals!” — Caitlyn Winter 

“I am pleased to announce my verbal commitment to Cal Poly Humboldt to further my soccer career and academic plans! I would love to thank my family and my sister for being my #1 supporter from wherever she was but especially my parents for making my goals a reality. They have been the ones to motivate and guide me throughout my 11 years of playing at Placer United. From going through programs like the DA with all the travel and helping me get more exposure to better my recruitment and college goals, thank you, Mom and Dad! Thank you to my best friends, my teammates, and especially my coaches who have helped me get to where I am today: Ron Benjamin, Don Finley, Janis Hurter, Nate Gargiulo, Charles Dukes, and everyone who played a role during my career. You have all played a part in boosting my confidence and the love I have for soccer. I would not be here without you all. Finally, I am thrilled to continue with the sport I love with Coach Grant and my future teammates! Go Lumberjacks!”—Emma Hardy

“I am excited to announce my commitment to Chico State to continue my education and play collegiate soccer. I want to thank, first and foremost, my family for their unrelenting dedication of time and support! I would also like to thank my coaches and teammates for always pushing me to be my best. Go Wildcats! — Farrah Bender

“I am excited to announce my commitment to Saint Mary’s College of California. I can’t wait to continue my journey as a Gael! I want to thank all my coaches throughout my years that have helped me get to where I am today, Coach Paul O’Brien for being there for me since the start, and Coach Jason for helping me throughout this process. I am also beyond grateful for my family and friends who have pushed me to get to where I am today. Without them, none of this would have been possible.” —Hector Serrano-Martin