High School:  A soccer standout for the Aggies of Arbor View High.   Kyle started on the varsity soccer team in his sophomore, junior, and senior year scoring 11 goals in 20 games as a senior and having 15 assists, while playing in the midfield.  Awarded captaincy his junior and senior year. During his junior year, Kyle was named Sunset Conference All-Area and an All Northwest League player. In his senior year, Kyle was Sunset Conference All-State, All-Area, and an All Northwest League player. Selected to the Region IV ODP team, Kyle also played for the Nevada State Team for five years. He played Club soccer for Las Vegas Premier 93 who finished as the Nevada State-runner up.
 
Personal: The son of Deborah and Chad Hopson, Kyle was born in Sacramento, California.   One of three children, Kyle has one step-brother, Christian and one sister, Randi.  Hobbies include: Playing soccer and hanging out with friends.