Posted On March 26, 2013 by PUSC

U.S. Soccer Development Academy Announces 22 New Clubs For Launch of 2013-2014 Under 13/14 Academy Season

U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY ANNOUNCES 22 NEW CLUBS FOR LAUNCH OF 2013-14 UNDER-13/14 ACADEMY SEASON  New Teams to Join Academy’s Existing Clubs in New Age Group CHICAGO (March 18, 2013) – The U.S. Soccer Development Academy has announced the inclusion of 22 new clubs to the Under-13/14 age division in preparation for the inaugural 2013-14 […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 21, 2013 by PUSC

Ron Benjamin Selected to Coach at ECNL PDP Combine in Las Vegas

Placer United Girls Director of Coaching, Ron Benjamin, has been selected to be a staff coach for the second straight year at the ECNL PDP combine in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The staff will be running training sessions, games and identifying the top players from the Mountain-West Region. The clubs participating include: Las Vegas Premier, Heat FC, Sereno […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 20, 2013 by PUSC

Placer United Girls Teams Have Great Success at Las Vegas College Showcase

Three Placer United girls teams travelled to Las Vegas this past weekend for the annual college showcase event.  Many of the top teams in the region and the country played in the event.  Over 300 college coaches were represented at the event and scouted a number of Placer United’s games.  The U15 Red, U16 Red […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 14, 2013 by PUSC

id2 National Selection International Tour Concludes [video available]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 13, 2013) – The 2013 id2 National Selection International Tour to Spain from Feb. 28-March 11 brought all the excitement that has come to be expected from US Club Soccer’s annual international trip, including two victories, hard-fought matches against youth academy teams from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, the experience of life […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 9, 2013 by PUSC

Placer United Girls Teams Have Incredible Weekend at the Juventus Spring College Showcase

Four Placer United girls teams travelled down to the Bay Area this past weekend to compete in the Juventus Spring College Showcase.  There were a number of college coaches on hand to scout the older age groups.  After all was said and done, Placer United had two champions, one finalist and one thrid place finish! The teams […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 4, 2013 by PUSC

Video Journal Captures Cody Sunquist During id2 National Selection International Tour in Spain

  The first video journal from the 2013 id2 National Selection International Tour is now available. Video Journal #1 from includes the team gathering in Miami to train, an introduction to the squad, highlights from the team’s 4-0 victory over AT Chopera Alcobendas 04’s older-age Cadete A (1997s/1998s) and touring Madrid. Click Here to View.  Continue reading..

Posted On February 22, 2013 by PUSC

Adelphi Announces 2013 Hall of Fame Class to Be Inducted April 18

Garden City, N.Y. – The Adelphi University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will induct six outstanding honorees and recognize a championship team at its 43rd annual Hall of Fame Ceremony on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Ruth S. Harley University Center in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom. The dinner, which honors those individuals who have […]Continue reading..

Posted On February 12, 2013 by PUSC

Placer United Announces New Goalkeeper Director

Placer United is pleased to announce Matt Bernard as Placer United Director of Goalkeepers. “Matt brings a great goalkeeping resume to our Club,” says Boys Coaching Director, Paul O Brien. “He is currently the U14 U.S. Boys National Team Goalkeeper Coach, the Goalkeeper Coach for US Club’s ID2 Identification Program and the Goalkeeper Coach for NorCal PDP […]Continue reading..

Posted On February 12, 2013 by PUSC

Girls NPL Winter League Champion, NorCal Cup and Tournament Results

Many of the Placer United Girls teams were in action this past weekend. National Premier League The U14G Red brought home the National Premier League Winter Championship by defeating FC Elk Grove Navy 1-0. The girls went undefeated in the league, going 6-0 with 15 goals for and only 2 goals against. Norcal State Cup The U11G […]Continue reading..

Posted On February 12, 2013 by PUSC

Great Weekend for Placer United Older Boys Teams

Placer United U15B Red, U16B Red and U17B Red teams enjoyed a great weekend in NorCal State Cup. All three teams won their brackets and qualified for the next round as top seeds in their age groups. The U15B Red team had a 2-0 win against Sac United to top their bracket with goals coming from Hunter Loomis […]Continue reading..