Truckee River United U19 Girls cap historic season, send 3 players to college soccer
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TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee River United U19 Girls Soccer Team closed out one of the most successful seasons in club history with a commanding 6-1 victory over Albion Merced NPL at the NorCal Premier Spring College Showcase.Representing the Truckee-Tahoe region, the team proved that a small mountain community can compete with the best clubs in California.
According to GotSoccer rankings, Truckee River United finished the season ranked in the top 10 in the state and No. 134 in the nation, an extraordinary result for a club from a rural mountain town going up against urban powerhouses.
This spring, the team won the NorCal Premier U19 East Division Championship and advanced to the semifinals of the NorCal State Cup State Premier Bracket, the highest level of State Cup competition in California. Their postseason run ended in heartbreaking fashion, falling in a penalty kick shootout.
No other U19 girls’ team has ever advanced this far in the highest bracket of the State Cup tournament from the Reno/Carson/Tahoe region.Across State Cup play, Truckee River United compiled a 5-1 record while outscoring opponents 20-1. Signature wins included a 2-0 shutout of Pleasanton ECNL and a 4-1 victory over Davis ECNL RL.
The season marked the final club matches for nine seniors whose leadership and dedication helped build one of the strongest teams in Truckee River United history. It also marked the end of an era for Head Coach Aaron Abraham, who is retiring after serving Truckee River United since 2016. Abraham has coached many of these players since 2017, with several beginning their soccer careers under his guidance at even younger ages.
“It’s hard to put into words what this group has meant to me,” said Abraham. “I’ve had the privilege of watching these girls grow, not only into outstanding soccer players but into confident, resilient young women. Their success has never been about talent alone. It’s come from years of commitment, sacrifice, and always putting the team first. At the end of the day, sports are a conduit by which young people learn so many life lessons. I couldn’t be more proud of what they’ve accomplished; it’s been an amazing ride!”
Three seniors will continue their soccer careers at the collegiate level:
- Macee Abraham — Montana State University Billings
- Elsa Voegele — Southern Oregon University
- Ellie Lowden — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Arizona)
The remaining seniors will continue their academic careers at:
- Anna Nemovicher — University of Utah
- Anya Brown — University of Oregon
- Ava Bergstrand-Toole — Cal PolyElla Hoyer — University of Utah
- Keegan Dwyer — University of Oregon
- Lili Lopez — University of Nevada, Reno
As this remarkable senior class moves on to the next chapter, they leave behind a lasting legacy for the club and the community. Truckee River United congratulates all nine seniors and wishes them continued success in college and beyond.
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