Posted On December 20, 2012 by PUSC

Melissa Stoakley, Placer United White ’95, Commits to Dominican University

“I am very excited to announce that I have verbally committed to Dominican University of California! After careful consideration I am confident with my decision and know that it is the right fit for me academically and athletically. It is funny to reflect back to fourteen years ago when I was that player who sat […]Continue reading..

Posted On December 18, 2012 by PUSC

Anna Gregg, U16G Red, Commits to Colorado College

“I am excited to announce that I have recently committed to Colorado College. I never thought I would have the chance to play at such a high level and at such an outstanding academic institution. The feeling is amazing and I owe it all to my parents, teammates and my coach for cheering for me […]Continue reading..

Posted On December 12, 2012 by PUSC

Placer ’93 Alumni, Erika Garcia, Named to All-NSCAA Regional Team

Erika Garcia, of the Harvard women’s soccer team, continues to receive postseason awards after she was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-Mid-Atlantic Region third team recently. Garcia has played in every game since she has joined the Crimson and has recorded two goals and five points. The Carson City, Nevada […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 28, 2012 by PUSC

Sierra College Reaches Final Four & Two Alumni Named All-Conference

The Sierra College Women’s Soccer team reached the California CCC Final Four Championship. Their semi-final match will be held this coming Friday at Mt. Sac in Los Angeles. Placer United’s Jason Gantt is head coach and Crystal Chaidez is the assistant coach. In addition to reaching the Final Four, two Placer United alumni have been named […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 22, 2012 by PUSC

Erika Garcia Named to All-Ivy Division I Second Team

Erika Garcia, sophomore defender for Harvard University, collected All-Ivy second team honors this season.  Garcia, a member of Mexico’s U20 National team pool, moved from playing a forward position to anchor the defense for the Crimson.  Harvard posted seven  shutouts in the season. Garcia is a former Placer United player from the ’93 team.Continue reading..

Posted On November 22, 2012 by PUSC

Lexi Giusti Named to First Team All NEC Division III

Sophomore forward, Lexi Giusti of Lesley University, was named to the All NECC Division III first team all conference.  Giusti tallied 9 goals and 7 assists in the season for the Lynx.  By winning the NECC Championship, the Lynx received an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III tournament. Giusti is a ’93 alumni player […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 22, 2012 by PUSC

Placer Alumni Gollnick and Mitnick Named PacWest Players of the Week

Lauren Gollnick      SAN RAFAEL, CA — Dominican University of California men’s and women’s soccer players collected weekly Pacific West Conference honors. Freshman LaurenGollnick has been named the women’s Player of the Week while sophomore Kolby Mitnick has been named the men’s Player of the Week. Gollnick, who earns the honor for the second time this season, led […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 16, 2012 by PUSC

Placer United Alumni Pick Up College Awards

Ryan Hollingshead, UCLA – Pac-12 Player of the Year The Granite Bay native and former Placer United Player is the fifth UCLA player to earn Conference Player of the Year honors. Hollingshead joins fellow Bruins Matt Taylor (2003), Patrick Ianni (2004), Michael Stephens (2008) and last year’s winner Kelyn Rowe (2011) to win this award. Hollingshead was […]Continue reading..

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..