Longwood University Athletics

Head Coach Todd Dyer: “Jessica’s combination of quickness, creativity and technique makes her one of our most dangerous attacking players. Finding a position where she can defend less and attack more is pivotal for this team.”

2010
Second-year team member … transfer student-athlete from Virginia Tech … started six of 30 career matches at Virginia Tech … had one goal (against the Lancers at Longwood, 11.1.07) and one assist for three points at Virginia Tech.

2009
Started three of 16 matches with one goal and two assists for four points.

2008 (at VT)
Played in 12 matches.

2007 (at VT)
Started six of 18 matches with one goal and one assist for three points.

High School
Four-year soccer standout: three years at Clover Hill and one year at Kempsville in Virginia Beach … four-time All-District … two-time All-Region … team captain and MVP as a senior … two-time All-Metro by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Personal
Daughter of Lisa and Geno Varela … sister (Jamie) played soccer at both Old Dominion University and Campbell University … played for FC Virginia, 2008 State Cup Champions … represented United States in Brazil while playing against Brazilian Women's National Team in 2008 … played for W-League’s Richmond Kickers Destiny during summer 2009.

Academics
Sociology major.