Hope International University

2025 (Freshman) - Appeared in 12 games with four starts...scored two goals and added an assist for five points...registered his first career collegiate goal at Embry-Riddle (Oct. 9)...netted his second goal on Senior Day versus Arizona Christian (Nov. 1)...picked up the assist against Life Pacific (Sept. 17)...took nine shots with five on goal. 

Porterville HS - Graduated in 2025...played for the Panthers on the varsity squad for four years under head coach Eddie Gutierrez...member of two-time East Yosemite League championship teams...reached state tournament in Division 2...represented on the school's Honor List...volunteered as a youth group mentor for confirmation classes. 

Personal - Born on 11/29/06...mother is Maria Gonzalez...chose to attend HIU because of the great soccer team and Christ-centered university...favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5...favorite professional athletes are Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant...favorite food is steak...favorite movie is Fight Club...Rafa is a Business major with career aspirations of becoming a loan officer.