Florida Memorial University Athletics

Ariana Artavia joined the FMU women's soccer team in fall 2024.

A native of Dallas, Ga., Artavia previously attended Fisher College for two years, where she played soccer and softball under head coach John DelValle. Artavia graduated from North Paulding High School in 2022. She played on the school's soccer team under head coach Joel Sullivan and was the captain of the women's soccer team. She also was a member of the school's honors' society, HOSA, and beta. Artavia played for the Southern Soccer Academy for eight years under head coach James Harris.

Artavia chose FMU for the location and soccer program. Her interests include:

Favorite sports team(s): Red Sox, Braves, Astros
Favorite athlete(s): Simone Biles
Favorite food(s): Hispanic food
Favorite movie(s): Mamma Mia, Top Gun, Coco
Favorite TV/Streaming show(s): Greys Anatomy, Modern Family
Favorite vacation spot(s): Europe and Puerto Rico
Most influential person/people in her life: Her Family
Favorite musical artist(s)/group(s): Rauw Alejandro, Romeo Santos, Morgan Wallen
Favorite book(s): Bible
Favorite/most memorable sports experience(s): Getting a run after never playing softball in her life