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..

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..