Player Details

Name

Obed Vargas

Height

5' 9"

Weight

150 lbs

Date of Birth

8.5.2005 (19)

Birthplace

Anchorage, AK, USA

Position

Midfielder

Position Detail

Attacking Midfielder

Preferred Side

Centre

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 25-28

Player Category

Homegrown
Latest News
Latest News
Best XI: Who are 22 Under 22's top players in 2024?
22 Under 22

Best XI: Who are 22 Under 22's top players in 2024?

The 2024 22 Under 22 presented by BODYARMOR ranking is out and the debates are ongoing. Who missed out? Who should be higher or lower?
2024 22 Under 22 presented by BODYARMOR Rankings
22 Under 22

2024 22 Under 22 presented by BODYARMOR Rankings
Young Players: Who stepped up in Matchday 36 & 37?
National Writer: Charles Boehm

Young Players: Who stepped up in Matchday 36 & 37?
Young Players: Who shined brightest on Matchday 35?
National Writer: Charles Boehm

Young Players: Who shined brightest on Matchday 35?
Young Players: Who were the Matchday 29 standouts?
National Writer: Charles Boehm

Young Players: Who were the Matchday 29 standouts?
Obed Vargas blossoms with Seattle Sounders | The Pathway
The Pathway

Obed Vargas blossoms with Seattle Sounders | The Pathway
Latest Video
Latest Video
Who will be first in 2025: Vargas, Sullivan brothers, Saliba?
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22 Under 22

Who will be first in 2025: Vargas, Sullivan brothers, Saliba?

Check out who made the 22 Under 22 presented by BODYARMOR rankings.
Goal: O. Vargas vs. NCX, 8'
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Goal: O. Vargas vs. NCX, 8'
Goal: O. Vargas vs. PHI, 22'
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Goal: O. Vargas vs. PHI, 22'
HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Charlotte FC | May 29, 2022
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HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Charlotte FC | May 29, 2022
FULL PENALTY SHOOTOUT: Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose Earthquakes
7:56

FULL PENALTY SHOOTOUT: Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose Earthquakes
The key players who need to step up for Seattle after Joao Paulo's injury
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The key players who need to step up for Seattle after Joao Paulo's injury
Career Summary

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2022 (Seattle): Vargas signed a First Team contract prior to the start of the season. Prior to a lower back stress fracture that ended his season in May, Vargas started 10 of 13 regular season appearances for Sounders FC. He also started three of seven appearances during the Rave Green’s title-winning Concacaf Champions League run, including a 61-minute substitute appearance in the second leg of the Final against Pumas UNAM (May 4) after João Paulo suffered a torn ACL.

2021 (Tacoma Defiance): After signing a USL contract with Tacoma on May 7, 2021, Vargas tallied one assist and 31 tackles won in 28 appearances for Defiance this season. The Alaskan also started and played 77 minutes in Seattle’s victory over Austin FC last summer via Extreme Hardship, becoming the third-youngest player in league history to play in a MLS match (15 years and 351 days).

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

N/A

YOUTH EXPERIENCE

Vargas joined the Academy at age 14 from Cook Inlet Soccer Club in his home state of Alaska and has also represented the USYNT at the U-15 level.