Category Archives: College Bound

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

Hannah Finley of the 03/04s Commits to the Illinois Institute of Technology

“I am excited to announce my commitment to the Illinois Institute of Technology, and I will join them in the Fall of 2022! It’s always been my dream to play collegiate soccer, and I’m humbled by the opportunity given to me by Coach Ellison of IIT. I am excited about pursuing my Architectural degree, playing for IIT, and learning more about life in Chicago! I want to thank the following Placer United coaches for helping me in my journey as this would not be possible without their help and dedication – Coach Mark Broers, Coach Don Finley, Coach Paul O’Brien, and Coach Ron Benjamin! To all my teammates, I appreciate your support. You’ve pushed me throughout the years to be better on and off the field. I will be cheering for your continued success.” — Hannah Finley

#GoScarletHawks #FeartheHawks

2022 Grad Abigail Souza Commits to the Wolf Pack of University of Nevada-Reno

“I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my education and soccer career to play Division 1 soccer at the University of Nevada Reno. It’s a dream come true and I couldn’t have done it without the support from my family, friends, coaches, and teammates. I want to especially thank coach Ron Benjamin and my placer teammates who pushed me to be where I am today. GO PACK!”—Abigail Souza

Makenna Curtis of 03/04G NPL 1 Commits to UC Santa Cruz

“I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to UC Santa Cruz where I will continue my academic and athletic career. GO SLUGS!! I am forever grateful for my coaches, Ron Benjamin, Bashar Alsakati, and Don Finley, for everything they have done for me. I can never thank them enough for the many hours spent making me a better soccer player. I would also like to thank my wonderful teammates and friends for being my second family. And finally, thank you to my family for supporting me through it all. Thank you to everyone who has helped make my dream come true. I am so excited for this opportunity and I can’t wait for the next chapter!”—Makenna Curtis