Sophia Emerson

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Blue vs. Yellow Scrimmage on July 31, 2026 at 6 p.m.
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6 p.m.
Women's Soccer
vs Blue vs. Yellow Scrimmage
Brookings, S.D.
Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Green Bay (Exhibition) on August 6, 2026 at 12 p.m.
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12 p.m.
Women's Soccer
vs Green Bay (Exhibition)
Blaine, Minn.
Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer at Minnesota (Exhibition) on August 8, 2026 at 6 p.m.
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6 p.m.
Women's Soccer
at Minnesota (Exhibition)
St. Paul, Minn.
Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Manitoba on August 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.
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7 p.m.
Women's Soccer
vs Manitoba
Brookings, S.D.
Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus MSU Moorhead on August 16, 2026 at 1 p.m.
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1 p.m.
Women's Soccer
vs MSU Moorhead
Brookings, S.D.
Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Washington State on August 20, 2026 at 7 p.m.
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7 p.m.
Women's Soccer
vs Washington State
Brookings, S.D.

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-6
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Claremont, Calif.
High School:
Claremont H.S.
Prev School:
Azusa Pacific

Background: Joined the South Dakota State program after spending her first three years of collegiate experience at then Division II Azusa Pacific … was chosen as an All-American for the Cougars in 2025 … helped lead the APU program to its best postseason finish ever in 2025 as the cougars advanced to the NCAA Division II Sweet 16 … stellar junior campaign saw her start all 21 matches and played in all but 11 minutes for the entirety of the season … a member of a back line that recorded a Division II-best streak of 10 consecutive shutouts in 2025 and finished with 12 clean sheets overall … Was named the PacWest Defender of the Year while helping guide the Cougars to a regular season conference championship … added D2CCA All-Region First Team honors as the Cougars were in the midst of their NCAA Tournament run … Saw her year officially capped off with a Third Team All-America selection which was recognized by the United Soccer Coaches Organization … was a two-time All-PacWest performer … her time with APU saw her play over 4,200 minutes on the pitch .. she recorded two goals and three assists across 55 matches, while she made 49 starts … played four seasons of varsity soccer at Claremont High School prior to college career … was a member of three Palomares League championship teams and was her team MVP as a senior in 2023 … was a two-time all-conference performer.