University of California, Santa Barbara

2023: Appeared in three games for the Gauchos...Recorded one shot against UC Davis on Oct. 22 and totaled 71 minutes in her Senior season.

2022: Appeared in two games for the Gauchos...Recorded one shot against Pacific on Sept. 18.

2021: Appeared in 10 games making three starts...Totaled 223 minutes on the season...Recorded one shot against Sacramento State on Aug. 27. 

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Attended Sonoma Academy High School...Named First Team All-North Bay Conference her first three seasons...Two-time team captain...North Bay Conference MVP as a sophomore...Earned team's Leadership Award as a junior...Earned her school's Scholar-Athlete Award...Played for Santa Rosa United Soccer Club...ECNL All-Conference Honors and ECNL CSP All-Star Invitational...Participated in the Player Development Program State Team during her freshman, sophomore, and junior years...Attended the Gothia Cup International Tournament in Sweden and the San Diego Invitational Tournament during her sophomore year...Attended the National Identification Program in Phoenix during her freshman year...Attended the National Training Center as a freshman and sophomore.

PERSONAL: Sophia Marie Vargas was born on June 5, 2002, in San Jose, Calif...Her parents are Susan and Steve Vargas...Has two sisters, Sarah and Ellie, and one brother, Ben...Plans to major in environmental science...Her favorite sports team is the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team...Her favorite novels are The Color Purple and The Giving Tree...Her favorite author is Angie Thomas...Her most memorable sports moment was competing in the Gothia Cup Finals in Sweden...Her favorite TV shows include Love Island and The Office...Her favorite athletes are Tobin Heath, Michael Jordan, and Alex Honnold...Her hobbies include backpacking, playing the piano, and skiing.