Vargas’ appointment as Golden Boot winner comes at no surprise as the midfielder notched 10 goals for his side in 2024 prior to being loaned out to USL Championship side New Mexico United.
The 23-year-old recorded the first goal of the Rapids 2 season, a 44th-minute goal against St. Louis CITY2, and continued to attack the net all season, including a brace against Austin FC II in August. He assisted on six other goals scored this season, and brought a vocal leadership to the center of the pitch.
