Posted On October 11, 2017 by PUSC

Abbie Faingold Named Defensive Player of the Week for Portland State

OGDEN, Utah (Oct. 10, 2017) – Portland State swept Player of the Week honors after two dramatic wins on the week. Katie Forsee contributed to all three PSU goals with two goals and an assist to earn the offensive honor. Abbie Faingold made eight saves over the two game span to pick up the Defensive […]Continue reading..

Posted On September 27, 2017 by PUSC

U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy Technical Advisor Visits Placer United

The Placer United U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy teams had a surprise visitor at training last night as newly hired U.S. Soccer Northwest Technical Advisor, Megan McCormick, was on hand to watch and evaluate the level of each training session, as well as scout for future potential National Youth team players. “The DA Technical Advisor […]Continue reading..

Posted On September 9, 2017 by PUSC

Concussion Awareness Week During Development Academy Opening Weekends

CHICAGO (Aug. 30, 2017) – Recognize to Recover, presented by Thorne, and ThinkTaylor are partnering during the opening weekends of the U.S. Soccer Girls’ and Boys’ Development Academy to educate more than 17,000 players about handling concussions in the sport. As part of U.S. Soccer’s continued effort to promote safe play and reduce injuries in […]Continue reading..

Posted On September 8, 2017 by PUSC

U15 and U14 GNT Will Hold Concurrent Camp at U.S. Soccer NTC

CHICAGO (September 5, 2017) – The U.S. Under-15 Girls’ National Team and the U.S Under-14 Girls’ National Team will hold concurrent training camps from September 10-17 at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, California. U.S. U-15 GNT head coach Tracey Kevins has called up 24 players, all born in 2003, for what will […]Continue reading..

Posted On August 28, 2017 by PUSC

U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy to Launch on September 2

CHICAGO (Aug. 28, 2017) – The U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy is set to kick off its inaugural season on Sept. 2, marking the start of competition for more than 6,000 players from 69 member clubs. The Academy develops world-class players by impacting everyday club environments across the country. Following 10 years of success for […]Continue reading..

Posted On August 16, 2017 by PUSC

Sundquist Scores in His U19 German League Debut

Placer United’s Cody Sundquist scored in the first game of the season for his new club VFL Osnabruck. Cody made the switch from Italy’s Fiorentina to the German club in June and is thoroughly enjoying his time while taking in stride all the challenges that come with moving to a new country and new club. […]Continue reading..

Posted On July 14, 2017 by PUSC

Placer United’s Jodi Tarr Picks Up USSF Academy Award

July 13, 2017—The USSF announced Placer United’s Jodi Tarr as the 2016/17 USSF Academy Western Conference Administrator of the Year. “It’s absolutely brilliant and well deserved,” said Placer Director Paul O Brien. “Jodi is a die hard Placer United person and works non-stop 25/8 for the soccer club. I honestly don’t think anybody knows the […]Continue reading..

Posted On May 12, 2017 by PUSC

Former Champions League Coach Added to Staff

Placer Adds Bashar Abduljalil to Coaching Staff In our continuing effort to raise the standard and level of our coaching staff, Placer United is proud to announce the hiring of former Al Ain FC goalkeeper coach and game analysis coach, Bashar Abduljalil.  Al Ain FC is one of the largest and most successful soccer Clubs in the UAE, boasting a record […]Continue reading..

Posted On May 7, 2017 by PUSC

Placer United Soccer Club Launches U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy

Rocklin, CA – Placer United Soccer Club will launch a Girls’ Development Academy in partnership with U.S. Soccer. Teams will include U14 (2004), U15 (2003), U17 (2002/2001), and U19 (2000/1999) starting with the fall 2017 season. “Placer United is honored to be part of the new U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy program,” said Paul O’Brien, […]Continue reading..

Posted On May 3, 2017 by PUSC

Placer United Players Rack Up Impressive High School Soccer Honors

The 2017 high school soccer season was an exciting one in the Sacramento region. Placer United recognizes the on-field accomplishments of players who earned MVP honors and First Team All League distinctions Sierra Foothill League All League MVP:  Mackenzie George – Woodcreek Girls All League First Team Mackenzie George – Woodcreek Tanya Bills – Rocklin Grace […]Continue reading..