Florida Atlantic University Athletics
2019 Women's Soccer Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 17
Sophia Thomas
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 5-3
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Key West, Fla.
- High School:
- Belleview
- Prev School:
- South Carolina State
- Major:
- Marketing
- Birthday:
- 7/19/98
2019 (Junior):
- Played 20 minutes in her Owl debut, a win against Grand Canyon
- Played two years at South Carolina State, starting 20 matches out of 23 appearances
- As a sophomore, in 10 matches (all starts), played 834 minutes
- Had an assist in the team's win over Alabama A&M
- Her freshman campaign, she drew another 10 starts, spanning 810 minutes on the pitch
- At Belleview, played for coach Jason Pfriender as a four-year varsity starter, and was the team's MVP three seasons
- Was FHSAA All-State and All-Region both her junior and senior years
- Named District Defender of the Year both seasons as well
- Three times All-County (Second Team in 2014, First Team in 2015 and 2016)
- Also was a track star, with multiple honors, including Team MVP her junior and senior years
- In the 800 meters, held her school's record and was three-time state qualifier
- Her senior year, earned medalist in that event plus in the 4x800 and 4x400
- Additionally in the 800m, four times was a conference champion, three-time district champion and 2016 region winner
- Twice was conference champ in the 400 meters, and three times took the district title
Personal:
- Born in Ocala, Florida
- Daughter of Alessandra and Chris Thomas
- Her father played football at UCF
- Plans to major in marketing
- Professional goal is to open a non-profit, sport-specific training center for young athletes and children that need guidance to college through academics and athletics
- Enjoys going to the beach, anything outdoors and spending time with family and friends
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