El Camino Real Soccer Trio Committed to CSUN
Three star athletes from El Camino Real will continue their soccer careers together at Cal State Northridge.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Soccer
Three El Camino Real soccer players have committed to play for Cal State Northridge next year. The trio includes goal scorer Roman Holiday and playmakers Jayden De La Cruz and Diego Apolinar.
Why it matters
The move ensures that these three teammates will remain together at the collegiate level. Their joint commitment strengthens the pipeline between local high school talent and the Cal State Northridge soccer program.
The three players represent a significant local recruitment haul for the Cal State Northridge soccer program. This transition moves all three teammates from their shared club and high school environment to the same collegiate roster.
The players
Jayden De La Cruz
He is a high school soccer playmaker at El Camino Real who has committed to play for Cal State Northridge.
Diego Apolinar
He is a high school soccer playmaker at El Camino Real who has committed to play for Cal State Northridge.
Roman Holiday
He is a goal-scoring soccer player for El Camino Real who will join Cal State Northridge next year.
El Camino Real
This is a high school in Los Angeles that is considered a favorite to win the City Section championship this season.
Cal State Northridge
This is a public university in Los Angeles that is adding three local high school standouts to its soccer roster.
The details
Roman Holiday serves as a goal scorer for El Camino Real, while Jayden De La Cruz and Diego Apolinar operate as the team's primary playmakers. All three athletes currently play for the same club team in addition to their high school squad.
Timeline
January 6, 2027: El Camino Real plays against Birmingham.
Next year: The three players join the Cal State Northridge soccer team.
Season Trajectory
The commitment of these three players reinforces El Camino Real's status as a top contender for the City Section championship this season. Their success on the field remains a critical factor for the team's standing as they prepare for high-stakes matchups like their game against Birmingham.
The transition of these playmakers and goal scorers from El Camino Real will fundamentally shift the team's offensive production for the next season. Their departure to Cal State Northridge marks the conclusion of their developmental tenure within the high school program.
The takeaway
These three teammates demonstrate how shared club experience often leads to unified collegiate recruitment paths. Their combined commitment provides a stable transition as they move from the City Section level to Division I college soccer.
What happens next
El Camino Real is scheduled to face Birmingham on January 6, 2027.
Further reading
For more news on local athletics, visit the Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Los Angeles Times.
