#10 Kimya Raietparvar
Midfielder
Class
Sophomore
Hometown
Denton, Texas
High School
Denton
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As a Sophomore (2020):
- Appeared in all 12 matches throughout the 2020 fall season, making 10 starts
- Closed the year with two goals, both of which came in the SEC Tournament
- Scored on a penalty kick in the SEC Quarterfinals against No. 13 Tennessee (11/17/20)
- Notched a second penalty kick goal in the SEC title game against No. 6 Arkansas (11/22/20)
As a Freshman (2019):
- Played in 20 games in her freshman season while making one start against Georgia
- Played significant minutes at midfield for the Commodores
- Averaged 29.4 minutes per game
High School:
- PDP Selection in 2016 and 2017
- First Team All-Conference US Soccer DA (2017)
- Newcomer of the Year (2016)
- ODP Regional and State Team
- U16 and U14 G Futsal US National Team
- Region 3 Pool
- Team MVP at Thanksgiving ODP-Interregional Event
- Member of the U19 Iran National Team
Personal:
- Major is Medicine, Health and Society
- Born August 25, 2000 in Denton, Texas
- Parents: Turaj and Shalarzad Raietparvar
- Chose Vanderbilt because “The academic and athletic component of the school along with a beautiful campus.”