Walter Varela

Career

Varela began his career playing College soccer in [the United States|college soccer] at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, Massachusetts, where he was named to the collegiate Division III All-American Team in 2018. He played two seasons with the Bulldogs, scoring 22 goals in 21 appearances, also tallying four assists.
In 2021, Varela had spells in the National Premier Soccer League with Valeo FC and in the United Premier Soccer League with Brockton FC.

In 2022, Varela competed in the National Independent Soccer Association with Albion San Diego, scoring three goals in 19 appearances in all competitions. Following the 2022, Varela was named to the 2022 NISA Best XI Second Team.
On 25 January 2023, Varela signed with USL League One club Chattanooga [Red Wolves SC|Chattanooga Red Wolves] ahead of their 2023 season.
On 8 February 2025, Varela joined USL League One expansion team Portland Hearts of Pine ahead of their 2025 [Portland Hearts of Pine season|inaugural season]. He made his debut for the club in its first match, against CD Faialense of the Bay State Soccer League in the U.S. Open Cup, on his birthday, March 20. He marked the occasion by scoring the first goal in Hearts of Pine history in what was ultimately a 4–0 win. He returned to the Hearts of Pine for their second season.