“I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to play soccer and pursue a nursing degree at Pacific Union College. I want to thank my family, teammates, coaches, and friends, who provided overwhelming support throughout this process. A bigger thank you to my current coach, Ron Benjamin, for pushing me to be the player I am today. Go, Pioneers!”—Leylah Echeverria

“I am stoked to announce my verbal commitment to play collegiate soccer at the University of California, Santa Cruz! I could not have achieved this without the unrelenting support from my family, teammates, friends, and coaches. I want to thank coaches Don Finley, Kara Diederichs, Ron Benjamin, and my dad, who continuously pushed me to reach my full potential. I cannot wait for this next challenge! Go Slugs!” — Cheyln Ackermananta

“I am extremely excited and grateful to announce my verbal commitment to play Division 1 soccer and continue my academic career at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. I want to thank my coaches, teammates, family, and friends for their support throughout my growth as a player. I can’t wait to be a Mustang!” — Shannon Porubski

“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