Posted On April 28, 2022 by PUSC
ECNL Girls Launches Northern Cal Conference, Welcomes Two New Clubs
ECNL Contact: Jacob Born; 314-440-0644 Press Contact: Erica Bates; 917-559-4984 RICHMOND, Va. (April 25, 2022) – Today ECNL Girls announced a conference realignment in the west to create the new Northern Cal Conference, a brand-new conference for 10 clubs to kick off in the 2022-23 season. The Northern Cal Conference will be the home for […]Continue reading..
Posted On February 14, 2022 by PUSC
Los Angeles FC Acquires Defender Ryan Hollingshead from Dallas FC
Thursday, February 10, 2022 by LAFC Communications LAFC today announced the Club has acquired defender Ryan Hollingshead from FC Dallas in exchange for defender Marco Farfan. Hollingshead, 30, joins LAFC after spending the past eight seasons with FC Dallas, where he made 193 regular season appearances in 149 starts. A veteran defender, Hollingshead has scored […]Continue reading..
Posted On August 1, 2021 by PUSC
2007G NPL1 Have Huge Showing in San Diego Surf Cup
The Placer United 2007 Girls NPL1 team had a huge showing in the Prestigious San Diego Surf Cup Tournament this past weekend. Competing in Super Black division (second bracket), the team won the group with three wins going 3-0 and earning a birth to the semifinals. Beating impressive teams like Pateadores Academy, Rebels ECNL and […]Continue reading..
Posted On May 18, 2021 by PUSC
Ripon’s Scholten Inks with Dream School University of San Diego
Manteca/Ripon Bulletin by: Jonamar Jacinto Published: May 18, 2021 Ripon High senior Ariana Scholten fantasized about her future as she participated in a soccer camp at the scenic campus of University of San Diego during her sophomore year. “Well, if you’ve ever seen the campus it’s gorgeous,” she said. “I thought, ‘I’d like to play […]Continue reading..
Posted On May 16, 2021 by PUSC
Kikanovic Makes MLS Debut in 2-0 Setback
Major League Soccer (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes News Release May 16, 2021 SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to the Portland Timbers 2-0 on Saturday night at PayPal Park. The match saw the MLS debut of Quakes forward Benji Kikanovic and the season debut of Quakes midfielder Jack Skahan. Portland took the lead in […]Continue reading..
Posted On May 7, 2021 by PUSC
Nevada Union Alumna Cayce Shaw Balances Pursuit of PhD with new Soccer Opportunity
At peace on the pitch: Nevada Union alumna Cayce Shaw balances pursuit of Ph.D. with new soccer opportunity The Union Sports | May 7, 2021 by Walter Ford When Cayce Shaw is playing soccer, everything else in her life fades into the background. “I love playing,” said Shaw. “It’s something that when I step on […]Continue reading..
Posted On February 18, 2021 by PUSC
Earthquakes Sign 21-Year-Old Forward Benji Kikanovic
February 16, 2021 SJEarthquakes.com SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes have signed forward Benji Kikanovic to a one-year contract with club options through the 2024 season. “Benji has been on our radar for several years and we’re happy he’ll be joining the first team,” said Earthquakes general manager Jesse Fioranelli. “He is a player […]Continue reading..
Posted On February 16, 2021 by PUSC
Illinois Tech Alumni Spotlight on Kirsten Robinson
Alumni Spotlight – Kirsten Robinson ’19 (Women’s Soccer) February 16, 2021 CHICAGO–Kirsten Robinson ’19 was a four-year member (2015-18) of the Illinois Institute of Technology women’s soccer program as a midfielder/forward. The civil/environmental engineering major from Newcastle, California registered nine goals and 15 assists for 33 points over 77 career games. Her 164 career shot […]Continue reading..
Posted On February 16, 2021 by PUSC
From Placer to Portugal: How a Two Hour Drive Turned Into a Pro-Contract by Lily Dubuc It’s been a tough year for everyone, including women’s soccer around the world. I feel fortunate to live in Portugal, playing professionally with Racing Power F.C. Six years ago, my week looked like this: Wake up at 6:00 a.m. […]Continue reading..
Posted On February 4, 2021 by PUSC
Placer United Players Enjoying Soccer Opportunity in Europe
By Judy Farah While the Covid pandemic has unfortunately sidelined youth soccer teams in the Sacramento region and all of California, two former players from Placer United are currently enjoying an exciting soccer career in Europe. Izzie Lueken, a graduate of the University of San Francisco, is playing for Mislata C.F. in Valencia, Spain and […]Continue reading..