Posted On February 9, 2013 by PUSC

Christy Cooper, 2012 Alumni, Receives Rookie of the Year, Academic Honors and Top Cadet at Air Force Academy

Placer United 2012 alumni, Christy Cooper, has received Rookie of the Year honors at the Air Force Academy. The life of a cadet can be very challenging.  Trying to balance studies, cadet training and soccer trainings/games is a tall task.  Christy played good minutes and left back during the season and earned a starting position in the […]Continue reading..

Posted On February 7, 2013 by PUSC

Placer United Accepted into USSF U14 Boys Academy

Placer United is both pleased and excited to announce that we have been accepted into the USSF U14 Boys Academy for the 2013/14 season. Boys Coaching Director, Paul O’Brien, received word today from officials at US Soccer Federation. The new U14 program will feature current USSF Academy clubs plus some hand selected Clubs from outside the […]Continue reading..

Posted On January 31, 2013 by PUSC

Cody Sunquist Makes Roster for US Club’s 2013 id2 National Selection International Tour to Spain

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 29, 2013) – In a video announcement, head coach Gerry McKeown unveiled the roster of 18 players for US Club Soccer’s 2013 id2 National Selection International Tour in advance of the team’s journey to Spain from February 28 to March 11. Head of Delegation Phil Wright, McKeown and assistant coach Benjamin Ziemer […]Continue reading..

Posted On January 31, 2013 by PUSC

Girls Team Had Great Weekend at Norcal State Cup

The Placer United U11-U13 girls teams had a very successful weekend in the Norcal State Cup at various locations across the state. Two teams made it to the TOP 8 in the State! Quarter-finals and semi-finals will be played the weekend of February 9-10, 2013. The U12G Red won two games in the second round to advance […]Continue reading..

Posted On January 31, 2013 by PUSC

2013 Graduate, Madalyn Schiffel, Gets Called up to the US Women’s Youth National Team Camp

2013 graduate and Placer United Alumni, Madalyn Schiffel, the starting goalkeeper for University of San Francisco, was called up to the U.S. Women’s Youth National Team Camp. Madalyn Schiffel is among 24 players to be called into the US U18 Women’s National Team’s first training camp of the year, February 2-9, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, […]Continue reading..

Posted On January 23, 2013 by PUSC

U13G 00 Red 4-Game Streak Secures Second Place

The U13 Girls Red have taken second place in the Norcal Fall League’s Region 6 Premier Division. The team went 3-0-1 over its last 4 matches, including back to back wins over top ranked MFC Newcastle, to solidify their second place position. The girls play State Cup matches in Woodland this weekend and victories will place […]Continue reading..

Posted On January 22, 2013 by PUSC

Placer United U12G Red Team Travels to Mustang

The U12G Red team travelled down to Danville this past weekend to play the U12 Mustang Fury, one of the top teams in the state.  This game was played as the final tuneup for the State Cup second round which is January 26-27 in Woodland.The match was of very high quality and it went from end to […]Continue reading..

Posted On January 17, 2013 by PUSC

Placer United Alumni, Ryan Hollingshead, Drafted by FC Dallas

Ryan Hollingshead was drafted by MLS Club, FC Dallas, in today’s MLS Superdraft held in Indianapolis. “Ryan scored numerous goals and had countless assists while playing for the Placer United ’91 Boys,” said Placer United Coach Jason Gantt. “We all knew we were looking at a really good player back then and it’s no surprise he’s going into the MLS”. […]Continue reading..

Posted On January 11, 2013 by PUSC

Placer United Annouces New U8-U11 Technical Director

  Placer United is proud to announce Kevin Unsworth as the new U8 to U11 boys and girls technical director. Kevin has been a member of the Placer United coaching staff for over five years. He has demonstrated the desire, determination, hard work and coaching ability that are all vital ingredients in today’s fast paced […]Continue reading..

Posted On January 10, 2013 by PUSC

The Chaidez Family Says Goodbye

Dearest Placer United Families: It is with mixed emotions and heavy hearts that Crystal and I announce the current season with Placer United will be our last. Both of us have been presented with great job opportunities in Sonoma County where we are both from originally. The decision to raise our family closer to longtime […]Continue reading..