Wright State University Athletics

Travis Sobers was named the sixth head coach of the Wright State women's soccer program history on August 4, 2021. Sobers has been with the Raider program since the fall of 2013, most recently serving as the associate head coach prior to his promotion.

Since joining the women's staff in 2013, Sobers has been a part of seven Raider appearances in the Horizon League postseason, including a trip to the 2015 Horizon League Championship game. Along with his position at Wright State, Sobers was also the head coach for the Ohio Galaxies 99 Elite girls, who were the 2018 State finalist and a regional participant. He also coached the Ohio Galaxies 03 girls to a 2017 President Cup Championship and regional finalist title.

Sobers led Wright State to a 5-10-2 overall record in 2024, including a 3-5-2 mark in Horizon League play. The Raiders opened their home schedule with a 3-0 win over Morehead State and secured their first conference victory with a 3-2 result against Cleveland State. Two Raiders earned Horizon League honors as Elise Canter was named to the All-League Second Team, while Olivia Stroud earned a spot on the All-Freshman Team. Olivia Mace was named to the All-Academic Team, marking her second consecutive HL academic honors. 

In 2023, Sobers guided the Raiders to an 6-7-5 overall record and a 4-3-3 mark in conference play. Wright State earned a spot in the Horizon league Championship, falling in the quarterfinals to the No. 4 seeded Robert Morris. Two Raiders received All-League honors, as Lauren Borchert earned All-League Second Team honors, and Kaitlyn Eyink named to the All-Freshman Team.

Sobers guided Wright State to an 8-7-3 overall record and a 5-2-3 mark against conference opponents in 2022. The Raiders earned a spot in the Horizon League Championship before falling to Youngstown State in the tournament quarterfinals. Marcella Sizer became the second Raider in program history to earn Offensive Player of the Year honors, while Olga Massombo (First Team), Lauren Borchert (Second Team), Elise Canter (All-Freshman Team), and Kaylee Pham (All-Freshman Team) joined her as All-League recipients. In addition to conference honors, Massombo was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-North Region Second Team.

Sobers led the Raiders to a 5-10-3 record in the fall of 2021. WSU opened the year with a 2-1 double-overtime win over Marshall, which marked Sobers' first victory as the head coach of the women's soccer program. The Raiders added three victories and two draws against Horizon League competition. Olga Massombo and Destiny Johnson received All-League accolades following the 2021 season, while Olivia Mace earned Horizon League All-Freshman Team honors. Massombo went on to earn a spot on the All-Ohio Women's NCAA Division I team by the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association.

Sobers is a 2003 graduate of Wright State, where he was an essential piece of the Raiders' men's soccer program from 1998-2001. Sobers was a member of the 1998 Horizon League All-Freshman Team and a Second Team recipient the following season. Sobers capped his collegiate career with back-to-back Horizon League First Team nods in 2000 and 2001. A three-time All-Mideast Region performer and three-time All-Ohio performer, he was the 2001 Ohio Player of the Year. His six total points and three goals for the Raiders in the 2001 Horizon League Championship game are still League records. Following his career with the Raiders, he went on to play professionally with the Cincinnati Kings in 2005.

Travis Sobers Year-by-Year (as head coach)