Sophy Laufer might be known for lighting up the sidelines at AT&T Stadium, but this offseason, she’s making headlines for something a little more personal-and just as heartwarming.
The America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders star has captured fans’ attention with her high-energy performances, viral fashion moments, and growing Instagram presence. But earlier this week, the 21-year-old cheerleader posted something that had nothing to do with football-and everything to do with love.
In a soft-lit Instagram carousel, Laufer made her relationship with professional tennis player Jake Van Emburgh public, captioning the post: “what my heart’s been up to the past 3 months… .” The post featured cozy couple shots and immediately sparked a wave of reactions from fans and followers.
From Courtside to Cowgirl: A Cross-Sport Romance
Van Emburgh, 26, is a Florida native and currently ranks No. 913 on the ATP Tour. While he’s still working his way up in the tennis world, his background is impressive-he played college tennis at the University of Oklahoma and now competes in ITF Futures events. According to ATP stats, he’s earned $679 in prize money this season.
The couple’s reveal comes during Laufer’s NFL offseason, where she’s kept busy performing at the 2025 UDA Nationals and continuing her social media hot streak. Whether it’s her all-white dance outfit or her viral “naughty and nice” snap with fellow cheerleader Kylie Dickson, Laufer knows how to command attention both on the field and online.
Born in California and now living in Texas, Laufer moved at 18 to pursue her dream of becoming a Cowboys cheerleader. Since joining the team, she’s become one of the standout personalities from Netflix’s docuseries, helping give fans a glimpse into the high-pressure world of DCC life.
Her relationship with Van Emburgh is just the latest update in what’s been a whirlwind few months for the rising star-and fans are clearly here for it.
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