Posted On May 10, 2013 by PUSC

Cody Sunquist Receives Invitation to Croatia and Liverpool FC

Cody Sunquist had just returned from a hectic three week tour of training with Fiorentina in Italy, Liverpool FC in England, and the USSF U14 National team at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, when he got the call he has been chosen to travel with the U14 National team to Croatia for an International […]Continue reading..

Posted On May 3, 2013 by PUSC

’95 Red Dali Alarian Makes Roster for WPSL California Storm

Dali Alarian of the U18 Girls ’95 Red has accepted a position on the California Storm team of the Womens Premier Soccer League (WPSL). The California Storm is one of the founding members of the WPSL. Jerry Zanelli, head coach and league commissioner, originally founded the league with six teams. Today, the league has grown to […]Continue reading..

Posted On May 1, 2013 by PUSC

Maria Dela Cruz has been selected to the Philippine Senior Women’s National Team

  Placer United ’94 alumni and Idaho State sophomore goalkeeper Maria Dela Cruz has been selected to join the Philippine Senior Women’s National Team and will participate in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2014 Qualifiers May 21-26, 2013 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dela Cruz, who holds dual citizenship in both the United States and the Philippines, […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 30, 2013 by PUSC

Coach Gene DuChateau Inducted Into the Adelphi University Hall of Fame

Placer United Coach Gene DuChateau was inducted into the Adelphi University Hall of Fame recently on the East Coast. The award was presented to Gene by Robert Hartwell, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. When Gene went up for his induction, he stood in front of the massive posterboard that you see in this photo. Check out his air time and diving […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 22, 2013 by PUSC

Placer United Announces Coaching Slate for 2013-2014 Season

Placer United is pleased to announce the list of coaches for our upcoming U15-U19 boys and girls teams. This year we have added some local area house hold names to our staff, as well as, some coaches known nationwide. Our coaching slate consists individuals who coach at the National Team Level, Division 1 College Level, Junior […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 17, 2013 by PUSC

Placer United Coaches Visit Charlie Cook, Former Scottish International and Chelsea Player

Former professional soccer player, Charlie Cooke, was in town this past weekend hosting a Coerver Coaching Diploma Course in Sacramento. The two day course is designed to help educate coaches on how to teach the technical side of the game. Charlie had a great career as a player. He played for Aberdeen, Dundee, Chelsea and Crystal Palace, in […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 12, 2013 by PUSC

Coach Gene DuChateau Visits MLS Portland Timbers

Coach Gene is a well travelled former soccer professional. He was a member of the U.S. National and Olympic teams, a collegiate National Champion and a long time player in the North American Soccer League (NASL). Earlier this week, Gene had the opportunity to vist the home of Major League Soccer team Portland Timbers.  He met with one […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 27, 2013 by PUSC

Norcal Player Development Program (PDP) Announces Regional Pool

Placer United players continue to excel away from their Club teams as Norcal Player Development Program (PDP) Announces Regional and State  Pools for the 2013-2014 season. Congratulations to the following Placer United Soccer Club players: US National Team – Cody Sunquist Nor Cal State Team – Cameron Douglas, Alejandro Perez, Jordan Vice. Region 6 2000 Player Pool – Benji Kikanovic, Clare Murphy, […]Continue reading..

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..