LEAH VARELA

Leah Varela is a Division I soccer midfielder who has established herself as one of the American Conference's top playmakers. During her standout 2026 season at UTSA, Leah earned First Team All-Conference honors, was named American Conference Midfielder of the Week twice, received two Player of the Week Honorable Mentions, and set a UTSA single-season record with nine assists. She started all 19 matches, recording 3 goals, 9 assists, and 15 points in 1,601 minutes of play.

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Leah's soccer journey began in New Mexico before taking her to elite club programs across the country. At just 14 years old, she was recruited to the prestigious IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, where she excelled academically and athletically, graduating high school in just three years.

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A highly recruited prospect, Leah began her collegiate career at Mississippi State University, where she was part of the Bulldogs' historic SEC championship season that included a No. 1 national ranking. She later transferred to UTSA, helping the Roadrunners capture their first American Conference Tournament championship in 2025 before delivering her record-setting 2026 season.