Posted On November 16, 2012 by PUSC

Former Placer United Player, Lauren Gollnick, Named 2012 Pacific West Conference Women’s Soccer Freshman of the Year

November 11, 2012 SAN RAFAEL, CA — Lauren Gollnick, Dominican University, has been named the 2012 Pacific West Conference Women’s Soccer Freshman of the Year. In addition, Gollnick was named to the All-PacWest First Team as a forward. Senior forward Julianna Bratsberg and junior goalkeeper Megan Herringboth earned Second Team honors while sophomore midfielder Mckenna Kimball earned an honorable mention. […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 14, 2012 by PUSC

Placer United’s Niko Hansen Comes Up Huge in High School Division 1 Final

The High School soccer final everybody has waited years to see, Jesuit versus Granite Bay, was just the platform Placer United dazzling senior midfielder, Niko Hansen, needed as he scored three of his team’s five goals to help Jesuit High School win its10th D-I section championship and third in four years. It was also Niko’s 2nd hat trick in two games as he […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 13, 2012 by PUSC

Placer United Alumni Kick Off NCAA Division One Playoffs

The NCAA Division One Playoffs are ready to begin this week and we wish the following former Placer United players all the best as they strive to become NCAA Division One Champions: Austin Dunn, University of San Diego Joey Haug, U.S. Airforce Academy Ryan Hollingshead, University of California Los Angeles Gabe Padilla, Georgetown University. Grant Silvestre, University Of […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 13, 2012 by PUSC

Ryan Hollingshead Named to College Soccer News Team of the Week

November 12, 2012 Los Angeles, CA – Senior captain Ryan Hollingshead has been named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week for the week of November 5-11, as announced by the publication today. The Granite Bay, California, native and former Placer United player helped UCLA win its fourth Pac-12 title in five years on Friday as the […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 13, 2012 by PUSC

Eight Placer United Alumni in the Women’s NCAA Tournaments

The NCAA Women’s Division 1, 2 and 3 National Championships began this past weekend and Placer United has EIGHT alumni participating! Division 1 Maria De La Cruz – Idaho State Mikaela Arnstein – UCLA Miranda Bailey – BYU Division 2 Caitlin Jones – Sonoma State Univ Morgan Garcia – Barry University Division 3 Ashley Sweeting […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 1, 2012 by PUSC

Lauren Stafford Commits to Montana State University

“I am happy to announce that I have verbally committed to Montana State University at Billings! Never in a million years did I believe I would be playing college soccer. I have visited the campus and can honestly say I am in love with not only the location, but the coaching staff, players, and academic […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 1, 2012 by PUSC

Jamie Baker Commits to Bethany College

I am very excited to announce I have recently committed to Bethany College in Kansas. Never in a million years did I think I would end up in Kansas. But after visiting the school, I realized it is the perfect fit for me both academically and athletically. I cannot believe after spending my entire life […]Continue reading..

Posted On September 18, 2012 by PUSC

Jena Keffer Commits to Boston College

“I am thrilled to announce that I have recently committed to Boston College!  Never in a million years did I think that by the end of my youth soccer career I would be given the opportunity to play at my dream school.  It still feels surreal!  This is by far the biggest accomplishment that I […]Continue reading..

Posted On August 23, 2012 by PUSC

Michaela Kelsey Verbally Commits to UNLV

“I am very excited to announce that I have verbally committed to the University of Nevada Las Vegas! After careful consideration I am very excited with my decision and know that it is the right fit for me academically and athletically. I am very happy that my years of hard work have paid off and […]Continue reading..

Posted On July 31, 2012 by PUSC

Ashleigh Nelin Verbally Commits to Menlo College

“It brings me great pleasure to announce that I have verbally committed to play soccer for Menlo College.  After visiting Menlo’s campus and meeting the girls who play soccer there, I knew it was the right fit for me.  It is everything I could ever ask for in a college and more, and I know that […]Continue reading..