Santa Rosa United Youth Soccer

SRU enjoys unrivalled success in helping developing Sonoma County players with their skill level and player development. For many players this leads to a long successful soccer career that can result in High School and College soccer. The SRU college program can assist players with scholarships and college placement.

SRU is a cheaper soccer option that you think while still offering professional coaching to train and develop your young soccer player. We encourage you to "Come Play the United Way".

Questions about Tryouts - Email us or call SRU office at 707-541-7627

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February 26th (Sunday)

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. U8, 9, 10 and 11 Girls

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. U8, 9, 10 and 11 Boys

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. U12, 13 and 14 Girls

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. U12, 13 and 14 Boys

February 28^th (Tuesday) - ALL BOYS

4:00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. U11, 12, 13 and 14

March 1^st (Thursday) - ALL GIRLS

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. U11, 12, 13 and 14

March 3rd (Saturday) - ALL BOYS

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. U8, 9 and 10

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. U11 and 12

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. U13 and 14

March 4th (Sunday) - ALL GIRLS

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. U8, 9 and 10

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. U11 and 12

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. U13 and 14

U15-U23 Tryouts - April dates to be announced. Please contact us directly to train with a SRU team.

Questions about SRU - email us today or call the SRU office at 707-541-7627

SRU Norcal State Cup - Tremors, Ice and Arsenal enjoy success at Woodland!

The SRU U12 girls, Tremors, coached by John Gilson, scored the ultimate victory as winners of the Norcal State Cup U12 Red - State. The girls finished an amazing season beating Mustang in the final game 3-1. This win will likely lift the girls ranking to challenge for #1 in Northern CA.

Meanwhile, at the exact same time the SRU U12 boys, Arsenal, coached by Ralph Montes, dispatched America with a 2-1 win in overtime to clinch #5 Norcal Red State Cup spot. The boys are currently ranked by #1 in Northern California.

Earlier the SRU U13 girls, Ice team, coached by Justin Selander, recorded an impressive #3 place with a win in the Norcal State Cup U13 Girls Red - State over Ajax United 1-0.

The photo captures the moment when the Tremors and Arsenal U12’s shared the moment with their friends and school buddies.

2nd Annual - Girls NIKE College ID Camp - January 28, 2012

2nd Annual - SRU Girls’ College ID Weekend A HUGE SUCCESS!

This past weekend Trione Fields was visited by more than 30 college coaches from across the West Coast. These college coaches spent all day Saturday running training sessions and evaluating the 100 players at our camp. The camp was sold out weeks before it started and this had the college coaches excited. The college coaches were very impressed with the talent level at the camp and were thrilled at the recruiting opportunities.

On Sunday, the college coaches spent 8 hours evaluating players as they watched the 12 showcase games for the U16, U17 and U18 teams from Placer United, Marin FC, Davis Legacy and SRU play. These games were very high level and the college coaches were enthusiastic about the talent level that the clubs Premier players/teams displayed. Having 30 coaches watch our Santa Rosa United players is a great success. It is a big help to our players during their recruiting and college search process. Accomplishing all of this with no travelling and in our own backyard was even better!

Colleges in attendance: UC Berkeley, Stanford University, Chico State University, Fresno State University, Portland State University, University of Nevada, CSU San Bernardino, St. Mary’s of College of California, Dominican University of CA, UC Santa Cruz, Humboldt State, CSU Dominguez Hills, Southern Oregon, Sonoma State, Arizona State, CSU Fullerton, CSU Sacramento, San Diego State, University of Denver, CSU Monterey Bay, CSU Stanislaus, Menlo College, Pacific University (Oregon), William Jessup University, Holy Names University, University of Southern California (USC), Napa JC, SRJC, UC San Diego, University of San Francisco, CSU San Francisco, and UC Santa Barbara

* Picture above of college coaches during Q and A after the camp

Tremors U12 Girls finish #1 State Cup

Santa Rosa United Tremors Victorious in State Cup Top Bracket!

The Santa Rosa United Tremors finished up a tough schedule with a 3-1 win on Sunday vs Mustang Pride.The top 8 teams in Northern California went into the finals two weeks ago and the TREMORS came out on top. A overall total of 9 games were played in the State Cup draws and the Tremors were undefeated tallying a total of 31 goals and only 2 against.

In the final vs Mustang Pride the Tremors pulled out ahead 1-0 when a corner kick from Alyiah Shields was answered by Jordan Girman with a nice header. Mustang pulled even with a nice shot from about 25 yards out. But the Tremors continued the strong pace as Kitana Gonzalez popped one over the keepers head to make the game 2-1. Second half was equal until with about 10 minutes left to play when Grace Radeski struck a beautiful ball to the far post for the final tally to end the game with a 3-1 score. All the girls played well as as the defense of Hannah Maillard, Candace Hillegas, Leanna McMahon and Brianna Van Geissen stiffled the Mustang attack. In Goal, Megan Klee took command of her area controlling the defense and making it difficult for the Pride to get break-aways. The midfield, played by Jordan Girman, Alyiah Shields,Terra Ziemer, Carly Hittenmiller and Grace Radeski played well possessing the ball and doing a great job of distributing the ball to the forwards. The forwards, Gabby Albavera, Kitana Gonzalez, Nicole Hakel and Jensen Hedly, had many attempts on goal and kept a constant attack on the Mustang defense. In the end the Tremors followed Coach Gilson’s plan of possession soccer and it showed in the outcome.

CONGRATULATIONS TREMORS NOR CAL STATE CHAMPS!!!!!

SRU U14G Freeze win Southern California - Legends Cup

January 16, 2012, Chino, CA - It was a great weekend of soccer for the Santa Rosa United U14G Freeze side as they won their first Southern California tournament. The championship was especially satisfying as the Freeze overcame a 2-1 halftime deficit with two second half goals to take the title against a very strong Legends FC side. The Freeze started the weekend strong on Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Legends FC South and a 10-0 win over Matrix. Santa Rosa followed Sunday with sound victories over FC Golden State, 4-1, and Legends FC Black in the semi-final, 2-0.

Congratulations to Amara Ortiz, Alison King, Bri Parsona, Bria Varnbuhler, Brooke Dunbar, Claire Howard, Chloe Colbert, Faith Deas, Isabelle Lilly, Maddi Gonzalez, Megan Moore, Samantha Zepponi, Savannah Stoughton, Sydney Rickert, Taylor Ziemer and Yvette Perez and Coach Trisha Ziemer for a great job! The entire squad played well!

Chelsea U14 - Finalist WCDA Las Vegas Tournament

Congratulations to the Chelsea U14 Boys who received the final in the WCDA Las Vegas Tournament

With a tie at 0-0 vs Placer in regulation, the game ended 4-5 in Pk's.

U12 Arsenal Boys, finish year with Norcal State Cup win

Arsenal U12 Boys, coaches by Ralph Montes, finish the season in style with a win over America 2-1 to finish their Norcal State Cup - Red season. With an impressive list of achievements for the 2011/2012 season they close their year to take a well deserved break.

The Arsenal are - back row - Luke, Carson, Olin, Henry, Ben M, Ben C, Harry, Danny, Coach Ralph and front row Brandon, Aidan, Derek, Jay, Ryan, Luis and Rico.

Soccer Wedding of the Year - Emiria and Mark!

On behalf of everyone at Santa Rosa United, the players and coaches congratulate the union today of two Santa Rosa United coaches.

Emiria Salzmann and Fire Captain Mark Dunn were married at 2.30pm at the Church of the Incarnation, on Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa, with a hundred plus guests celebrating and witnessing their union. Emiria and Mark have coached for SRU for many years. The wedding was attended by many players and parents. The church service included a wonderful solo singer. Emiria currently is the Head Girls Coach at Sonoma State University after a successful stint at the SR Junior College. Mark currently serves with the local fire service as a Captain and coaches soccer.

The wedding reception was a lively affair held in the Union Hotel in Occidental with the father and mother of the bride singing a wonderful love song in tribute to the new couple. Emiria’s seven brothers and sisters and Mark’s family had a great time celebrating the occasion with the friends and family of the bride and groom. The dancing went on late into the night.

A well deserved break of an international honeymoon now awaits the newlyweds.

We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.

Additional Coaches Wanted for 2012

SRU is celebrating incredible growth in player numbers in its programs and team numbers. Our Nike College ID Camp, Winter Development and Premier Academy are almost sold out with record numbers of participants.

We have added fantastic coaches to further strengthen the SRU coaching staff

* Neil Turnbull, joins SRU as Director of Goalkeeping and as a boys coach for the 2012/13 season

* Marcus Zeimer, now coaches the U17 boys team. The 2011 season will mark Marcus Ziemer’s 21st as head coach of the men’s soccer team at Sonoma State University.

* Trisha Zeimer, coaches the U14 and U15 girls teams.

* Ralph Montes, coaches the U12 boys and U14 girls teams

* Josh Sterling, appointed as General Manager of SRU for the 2012 season.

But it is even more impressive when you consider they reunite with some of our long standing coaches like:

* Emiria Salzman - Sonoma State University Coach

* Luke Oberkirch - SR Junior College Coach

* Dave Shaffer - SRU Technical Director

* and 20 plus other coaches

We have seen a tremendous increase in player numbers over the last three years with record numbers of new players in our Academy for both boys and girls. SRU is needing additional coaches to add to our coaching roster for 2012.

If you are interested in working with SRU in 2012 please submit a resume detailing your experience and availability to 2012 SRU Coaching

SRU U9 Girls Thunder - win State Cup Finals to finish an amazing season

SR United Girls U9 Team Thunder attended State Cup Finals on November 19th & 20th. Team Thunder played West Valley Magic in the Semi-Final and won 1-0 in a shootout. Team Thunder played Livermore Fusion in the Final and won a hard fought game, 3-1, in another shootout!!

Congratulations to Team Thunder for winning the NorCal Girls U9 State Cup Championship and finishing the year with an amazing 45-1-1 record in U9 competition

SRU Ice Wins State Cup!

Rachel Walls scored a first-half goal and that was all the Santa Rosa United girls U12 Ice needed behind the goal-tending of Izzy Christman Saturday afternoon as it defeated the Belmont Legends in the championship game of the California Youth Soccer Association North State Cup, 3-0. Also scoring for Ice were Lupe Sosa and Conchita Laborin as Aimee Holland and Erica Munos dominated the midfield.