 In the same 2002 season, Soto continued playing for Santiago Wanderers for the national championship and scoring more goals, rumors emerged from people linked to big national football clubs like Club América and Boca Juniors, and even a team from France.In that same year, he also achieved playing for the first time in the Copa Sudamericana where he reached the quarterfinals.Everything was achieved during this season which earned him a spot on the roster for the adult national team playing in some practice games.