Posted On July 14, 2014 by PUSC

Placer United Boasts TWO Champions and FIVE Semi-Finalists at the Davis College Showcase

Twelve Placer United girls teams travelled down to the Davis Legacy Girls College Showcase, the first college showcase event of the new 2014-15 season. Five of the teams reached the semi-finals and two of the teams reached the championship game and were crowned champions. The U12G 03 Gold and the U18G 97 Gold were crowned […]Continue reading..

Posted On July 13, 2014 by PUSC

The Journey Continues as the U17 Boys Advance to the NPL National Final

You’ve all heard about the “Rumble in the Jungle,” and the “Thrilla in Manilla.” Well add another one to those old classics, the “Battle in the Boro” as the 2014 NPL National semi-final game in Greensboro N.C was all that and more. In the red corner was Space United FC, the NPL Champions from Florida. […]Continue reading..

Posted On July 13, 2014 by PUSC

Placer U17 Boys Advance to the NPL National Semi Finals

Saturday morning saw a clash of two unbeaten teams from Bracket A on day three of the NPL finals. Placer United and NPL champions from New York state had both won their two opening games . The prize for the winner was a place in the 2014 NPL National Semi Finals. Dressed in their new lucky […]Continue reading..

Posted On July 12, 2014 by PUSC

Placer U17 Boys Win Second Game at NPL Nationals

Early Friday morning, while alarm clocks were buzzing and coffee was brewing in Placer County, a yellow submarine had launched and was busy firing shots at the NPL champions from Houston Texas, as day two of the NPL National final in North Carolina was under way. After a good night’s sleep, it was obvious from […]Continue reading..

Posted On July 11, 2014 by PUSC

Four Placer United Players Receive NPL Golden Boot Award

The National Premier League (NPL), the top soccer league in Northern California, has announced the Golden Boot Award for most goals scored in the league. The winners included four Placer United players, more than any other NPL club in Northern California to receive this prestigious disctinction for the 2013-14 season. Honorees: U19 Girls – Jessica […]Continue reading..

Posted On July 11, 2014 by PUSC

Placer United Girls Represent with High School League Most Valuable Players and 1st Team All League Members

The 2014 girls high school soccer season was an exciting one in the Sacramento area. Placer United has many players who earned MVP honors and 1st Team All League honors. Most Valuable Players Anna Gregg (St. Francis) U18G 97 Gold. Voted Sacramento Area Player of the Year Maggie Bell (Granite Bay) U16G 98 Gold. Voted […]Continue reading..

Posted On July 11, 2014 by PUSC

Placer Unted U17 Boys Win First Game at NPL National Finals

The Placer United U17B Gold team played their first game yesterday afternoon in pursuit of an NPL  National title against Chicago Fire Jrs in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dressed in their all-new eye-catching yellow kit, the boys came out buzzing and swarmed all over the Chicago Fire team from the very start. But an inspired performance by the […]Continue reading..

Posted On July 6, 2014 by PUSC

Coach Ron Visits Atlas Soccer Academy in Puerto Vallarta

Coach Ron Visits Atlas Soccer Academy in Puerto Vallarta  – Atlas 1st Team to Play Sacramento Republic on July 6 at Bonney Field “I was very fortunate to travel to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for a portion of the club break.  I have travelled down there for many years to work with my friend, Jose Curiel […]Continue reading..

Posted On July 2, 2014 by PUSC

Why Futsal is an Important Part of our Placer United Soccer Program

by Ben Smith, BBC Sports A stroll along Rio’s breathtaking beaches is enough to show you why they believe that futsal is the game behind Brazil’s 2014 superstars. As far as the eye can see, footballs dance in the evening air, propelled by one deft touch after another. Alongside the sun-worshippers, towel hawkers, muscle-men and […]Continue reading..

Posted On June 25, 2014 by PUSC

The Talmi Sisters Earn All Combine Honors at the Top Drawer Soccer Combine

  Congratulations to Emily (U15G 00 Gold) and Sydney (U18G 97 Gold) as each earned All Combine Honors at the Top Drawer Soccer Combine held June 1st at Turlock Regional Soccer Complex.  Emily earned first team honors while Sydney earned second team honors. The Turlock Complex played host to the first of ten combines in […]Continue reading..