Sophia Mattice (born June 25, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Portland Pilots and the Kentucky Wildcats.
Early life
Mattice grew up in Folsom, California, where she attended Folsom High School. During the 2019–20 season, her senior year, she served as team captain and appeared in 19 matches, scoring four goals and recording six assists. She played club soccer for San Juan SC.
College career
Mattice played college soccer for the Portland Pilots from 2020 to 2023 and the Kentucky Wildcats in 2024. As a freshman in 2020, she started all nine matches she played for Portland, scoring one goal and recording one assist. She was named to the All-WCC Freshman Team. In 2021, she appeared in 17 matches, making 15 starts, and recorded three assists. In 2022, she appeared in 18 matches, including 16 starts, scoring one goal and recording three assists. Following the season, she was named an All-WCC honorable mention.
In 2023, Mattice started all 16 matches, scoring three goals and recording three assists. She transferred to the Kentucky Wildcats for the 2024 season, her graduate season, and was named to the SEC Preseason Watchlist. She started 18 matches for Kentucky, scoring two goals and recording one assist. Mattice finished her collegiate career with 78 appearances and seven goals.
Club career
On May 16, 2025, Mattice signed a short-term contract with the National Women's Soccer League club Angel City FC. Following the 2025 season, she signed a contract extension to remain with the club through the 2026 season. Mattice recorded her first professional assist on July 26, 2026, setting up Angel City's lone goal in the 80th minute of a 2–1 loss to Racing Louisville FC.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupIncludes the NWSL Challenge CupPlayoffsIncludes NWSL PlayoffsContinentalIncludes CONCACAF W Champions CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAngel City FC2025NWSL30—00—0030Career total300000000030–
References
External links
Sophia Mattice at National Women's Soccer League