Posted On March 6, 2026 by PUSC

Richmond Kickers Sign Defensive Midfielder Placer’s Ali Sasankhah

RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond Kickers have signed defensive midfielder Ali Sasankhah, the club announced Friday. Sasankhah adds a technically sound and hard-working presence to the club’s midfield unit ahead of the upcoming season. Sasankhah joins Richmond following a four-year collegiate career at Sacramento State, where he developed into a consistent contributor for the Hornets while […]Continue reading..

Posted On March 6, 2026 by PUSC

New ECNL Conference League Playoffs to Debut in 2027

RICHMOND, Va. (March 2, 2026) – The ECNL is excited to announce an expansion of the ECNL Playoff structure, with the inaugural ECNL Conference League Playoffs set to kick off in the 2026-27 season in a collaboration with the new unified national competition consolidating the team-based competitions of US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer. The ECNL Conference […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 22, 2025 by PUSC

Placer Valley Soccer Complex Opens

Gold Country Media by Matt Long November 22, 2025 If you or your kids play soccer, then you were probably at last Friday’s grand opening of the Placer Valley Soccer Complex. Located at 2600 Westbrook Blvd. in Roseville, the complex features 10 full-sized lighted synthetic turf soccer fields, which were built for competition, recreation, and […]Continue reading..

Posted On August 25, 2025 by PUSC

Rylan Hashimoto: Elevating the Game From Placer United to the U-17 National Stage

Roots in Northern California: Placer United (U10–U14) Rylan Hashimoto’s soccer foundation was built through Placer United Soccer Club, where he competed from U10 through U14. In those crucial early years, he developed the technical skills, vision, and tenacious work ethic that eventually caught the attention of national-level scouts. In 2024, his standout performance at the ECNL Regional […]Continue reading..

Posted On June 16, 2025 by PUSC

From Placer United to 300 MLS Matches — The Resilient Journey of Placer United Alumni Ryan Hollingshead

Ryan Hollingshead’s Major League Soccer career reached a remarkable milestone this season as the veteran defender celebrated his 300th MLS appearance — a testament to both his longevity and unwavering commitment to the sport. A product of Placer United Soccer Club in Northern California, Ryan honed his skills locally before making a name for himself at UCLA, where he was […]Continue reading..

Posted On June 12, 2025 by PUSC

Incredible News for 2014G Kairi Payan!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Mexican National Team has scouted Placer United’s Kairi Payan during a recent futsal tournament. She is invited to the El Camino – Regional Talent ID Camp for outdoor play! In a letter received from Diego Slobotzky, Head of Mexican National Teams Competitions, he wrote, “Kairi’s game vision, soccer IQ, offensive […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 14, 2024 by PUSC

Placer United Players Earn High School All-League Honors

Placer United congratulates twenty-one girls and twenty-eight boys who received honors from their respective high schools. Here are the players who received 1st Team All-League Honors for the 2023-2024 season: Sierra Foothill League (SFL) Del Oro High School – Kiana Faucette, Beckham Pointer (League MVP), Ayden Scammacca, Izzy Scott, Brooklyn Tanon, James Tibbetts, Logan Webster Folsom […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 20, 2023 by PUSC

Placer United Placer United Announces New Technical Directors for U8-U12 Players

Placer United is pleased to announce two new staff positions for the U8-U12 programs (7v7 and 9v9). Join us in welcoming Martin Johnson and Bryan “BJ ” Glass as technical directors who will be valuable assets in assisting our coaches and players in reaching their technical potential and prepare them for 11v11 soccer. The goals […]Continue reading..

Posted On April 4, 2023 by PUSC

Twenty-Seven Placer United Girls Earned 1st Team All-League Honors

Placer United is well-represented amongst the various high school leagues in the greater Sacramento region. Placer United boasts twenty-seven girls who earned 1st Team All-League honors for the 2022-2023 season:   Bella Vista – Ayla Hardenburgh Casa Roble – Lauren Romumowicz Colfax – Chey Ackerman Del Oro – Kiana Faucette, Izzy Scott Oakmont – Hannah Andreasen Oakridge – Samantha Liaty, Savanah Miller Placer – Meghan […]Continue reading..

Posted On November 11, 2022 by PUSC

Four Placer United Alumna to Play in the Division 1 NCAA Women’s College Cup Soccer Championships

The 2022 Division 1 Women’s College Cup Soccer Championships begin on Friday, and Placer United boasts four alumna who will be competing in the event. In the first round, ’03 Kellie Pagador and the #3 seed Stanford Cardinals will take on the San Jose State Spartans. ’03 Kalia Uehara of Jackson State University will face […]Continue reading..