High School/Club
Attended Lake Highlands High School where he was the 7-6A Defender of the Year as well as first team all-district and all-conference selection… Was an academic all-district selection… Also played for Solar SC, who he helped win the 2022 Dallas Cup Championship… Considered a three-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer and ranked No. 33 in Texas.
Personal
Born in Dallas, Texas to Karen and Scott Faris… His father was the former coach at Naaman Forest HS in Garland, Texas… His brother Will was the kicker for the Incarnate Word football team and previously played for Vanderbilt… Notes that he loves dogs… Lists Lionel Messi as his favorite athlete… Majoring in economics… Chose San Diego State because of the “environment, academics and soccer program.”
Coach Hopkins’ Take
“Owen is a smooth lefty that can play both as a defensive center mid or center back. He impressed us with his calmness on the ball and ability to read the game at a very high level.”