Posted On April 17, 2015 by PUSC

Farewell to the Class of 2015

Tons of laughs were shared and some tears were shed at the Placer 2015 Grad Night party held at Woodcreek Golf Club. The first annual event was a massive hit with the 54 graduating student-athletes, their parents and coaches. The night kicked off with an introductory speech by Director of Soccer Operations, Paul O’Brien, who thanked all the […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 8, 2015 by PUSC

Alumni Erika Garcia (93) Accepts Position with ESPN

Erika Garcia, Placer United alumni and soon to be graduate of Harvard University, just accepted a position with the Programming and Acquisitions Division at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.  She will be joining them in June after graduation in May. “I am so excited about the opportunity with ESPN,” said Erika. “I hope that everyone […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 6, 2015 by PUSC

Placer United Visits FC Dallas Training Session

While competing at Dallas Cup with the U18 Boys, Coach Jason Gantt and Coach Paul O’Brien attended an MLS FC Dallas’s morning training session. Jason and Paul watched Placer alumni player Ryan Hollingshead train, as well as met and chatted with FC Dallas legend and head coach Oscar Pareja.  “It was awesome to see Ryan in […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 6, 2015 by PUSC

U18B 97 Boys Gold – Dallas Cup Quarterfinal Game

After an epic battle and win in game three that resulted in one broken leg and numerous amounts of cuts and bruises, the 97 Boys Gold team lined up against a CZ Elite U19 team from Southern California in the quarterfinal of the 2015 Dallas Cup.  By kick off time, the local news channels were forecasting winds of […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 3, 2015 by PUSC

Placer U18B 97 Gold, Dallas Cup Day 3

Dallas Cup game three for the boys from Placer United was a game that will live in the memory for a long time. It had everything you could possibly want from a high level competitive youth soccer game. First, the night time kick off was delayed for over an hour due to major lightning strikes. […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 1, 2015 by PUSC

Placer U18B 97 Gold Final Road Trip Game 2

Game two at the Dallas Cup with MLS visitor Ryan Hollingshead of FC Dallas The competition at Dallas Cup is exactly like the weather, heating up all the time and game two for the Placer 97 Boys promised to be a sizzler both on and off the field. The opposition awaiting the boys on the […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 31, 2015 by PUSC

Placer U18B 97 Gold Final Road Trip

Dallas, TX — After a spectacular run of number ones in 2014, the call went out at the start of the New Year to put the band back together for a 2015 final farewell road trip. With all band members and roadies in agreement, Dallas Cup 2015 was chosen as the venue to try and add one […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 30, 2015 by PUSC

Jake Feener Signs with Tulsa Roughnecks FC

Congratulations to Placer United Alumni Jake Feener who signed with professional soccer team the Tulsa Roughnecks of the USL. Jake graduated from Seattle University in 2013 were he was named first team All-Conference and the MVP of the WAC Tournament.  Before college Jake attended Jesuit high school where he recieved tons of accolades.  He holds the California State record […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 27, 2015 by PUSC

Placer Alumni Seth Casiple signs with Portland Timbers 2

Portalnd, Ore. – The Portland Timbers’ USL side, Portland Timbers 2, have announced their second wave of signings today, adding five players to the team roster: goalkeepers Justin Luthy and Daniel Withrow, defender Matt Rose, midfielders Blair Gavin, Seth Casiple, and Tim Payne, and forwards Fatawu Safiu and Rundell Winchester have all signed with T2 […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 27, 2015 by PUSC

Players Headed to ID2 Camp in San Diego

Three Placer United players will be heading to San Diego later this week to attend US Club Soccer’s first ID2 camp for players born in 2002. Evan Schoer, Maclean Learned, and Dominic Vega will be training Thursday through Sunday at the US Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. US Club Soccer’s ID2 Program  is one of […]Continue reading..