Category Archives: College Bound

Sierra College Wolverines Welcomes Valerie Gomez of 03/04 NPL 1 Team

“I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to Sierra College, where I will continue pursuing my academic and athletic career. A huge thanks to all the coaches who have invested in me and helped me become the player I am today. To my teammates, thank you for always being there and continuing to push me on and off the field. Lastly, none of this would have been possible without the sacrifices and support from my friends and family. Go Wolverines!”—Valerie Gomez 

Kristi Truong of U19 03/04 NPL 1 Commits to UC Santa Cruz

“I am incredibly excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and soccer career at UC Santa Cruz. I want to thank my family, friends, teammates, and coaches for helping me get to this point and pushing me to be the very best version of myself. I wouldn’t be where I am today without every one of you. I am so thankful to have such a strong support system on and off the soccer field. Go Slugs!”—Kristi Truong 

Myah Newton of the U19 03/04 NPL 1 Team Commits to Ottawa University in Arizona

“I am so excited and honored to announce my verbal commitment to play soccer and further my education at Ottawa University! Thank you to my family and friends for believing in me and being the best support system. And an even bigger thank you to my teammates and coaches for your full support throughout my journey. You pushed me to be a better person and player, on and off the field. I couldn’t have done it without you all! Go Fangs!” — Myah Newton 

Placer United 03/04 Team’s Sammie Miller Commits to Clarke University in Iowa

“I am super excited to share my commitment to Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, to further my academic and soccer career. I want to thank my family, teammates, and coaches throughout the years. I couldn’t have done it without them. Especially Coach BJ for helping me throughout my recovery, and Coach Todd DeCarlo for all the support and guidance in these final years at Placer. I am super excited about the opportunity! Go Pride!” —Sammie Miller

2022 Grad Isaiah Martinez of 03/04 Boys ECNL Commits to William Jessup University

“I am incredibly excited to announce my commitment to William Jessup University to continue my athletic and academic career. I want to thank all my family, friends, and coaches who were there to help me up during the most challenging times and continue to push me to the next level. None of my success could have come true without out you all. I want to give a big shout-out to Coach Jason for having such faith in me and pushing me to do my best. Go Warriors!” — Isaiah Martinez

Keith Willey of 03/04 Boys ECNL Commits to Utah Valley University

“I’m incredibly blessed and excited to announce my commitment to Utah Valley University to further my academic and athletic career. I want to thank Placer United, Coach Paul, Coach Jason, all my coaches and teammates for pushing me and helping me become a better player. I would also like to thank my friends and family for encouraging me to take this next step towards my future. I couldn’t have done it without you all. Go UVU!”—Keith Willey

Ben Sieber Commits to Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee

“I am excited to announce my commitment to Trevecca Nazarene University in Tennessee. I am blessed to continue my academic and athletic career in Nashville. I want to thank my family for always supporting me in every way possible, my teammates who have been on this journey with me, and my Placer United coaches who have helped me develop into the player I am today. Go Trojans! #placerproud” — Ben Sieber

Alhasan Alsakati of the 03/04 Boys ECNL Commits to Cal Poly SLO

“I am blessed to announce that I will be playing Division I soccer and furthering my education at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. I want to thank God, my family, teammates, and coaches who have helped me be the player and person I am today.

I appreciate my father for all the effort he put in to make me a better player, and it did pay off in the end.

I also want to thank Coach Jason for believing me and helping me through the recruitment process.

I cannot wait to get started. #SKOSTANGS 🐎” — Alhasan Slsakati

2023 Grad Devyn Costo Commits to Chico State University

“I am so excited and honored to announce my verbal commitment to play soccer at Chico State and further my education! A big thank you to my teammates, family, and coaches who have guided me through this journey. A bigger thank you to my coach, Ron Benjamin who paved the way for this opportunity. I can’t wait for the season to come sooner. Go Wildcats!”—Devyn Costo