Oklahoma introduces 2026 recruiting class, featuring eight new Sooners

NORMAN — Oklahoma Sooners soccer program announced the signing of eight freshmen as part of the program’s 2026 recruiting class. The incoming group includes four forwards, three midfielders and a goalkeeper.

Four of the student-athletes hail from Oklahoma, while two come from Colorado and Texas respectively.

Freshmen Mackenzie Clouse, Halley Jae Coffey and Olivia Wright will train with the Sooners this spring.

Avery Brand | Midfielder | Parker, Colo. | Legend HS | Club: Real Colorado

Achievements: Four-year letterwinner … academic all-conference … team MVP … U17 ECNL National Champion … tallied eight goals, notching 18 total points in the 2025 season.

Personal: Daughter of Wade and Amy Brand … has one sister, Lauren … honor roll student each year … member of student youth congress.

Why OU: “I chose Oklahoma because it allowed me to stay close to family while providing a strong support system throughout college. The university’s commitment to excellence and the winning mindset aligned perfectly with my goals and competitiveness. The coaching staff also played a major role in this decision as their guidance and care stood out to me. OU offers the perfect balance of family connection and championship culture.”

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Mackenzie Clouse | Goalkeeper | Norman, Okla. | Norman North HS | Club: Oklahoma Energy

Achievements: Oklahoma 6A State Champion … 2025 team captain … 2025 Defensive Most Valuable Player … First Team All-City 2025 … All-District First Team 2025 … OKC Metro Player of the Year … 13 shutouts (two playoff shutouts) in 2025 … 2025 OK vs KS All-Star Team … Oklahoma 6A State Runner-Up in 2024 … 2022 ECNL U15 Final Four … 2023 ECNL U16 Elite Eight … 2025 ECNL U17 Champions League Playoff … OEFC Team Captain 2022-25.

Personal: National Honor Society student … intends to major in business … daughter of Matt and Anne Clouse … has one sister, Marli.

Why OU: “I chose the University of Oklahoma because it’s home. Growing up here, I’ve always dreamed of representing OU and wearing these colors. Getting to continue my education and athletic career in Norman, surrounded by my family and the community that has supported me, makes this experience incredibly meaningful. I’m looking forward to competing and playing for SEC championships. Boomer!”

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Halley Jae Coffey | Forward | Norman, Okla. | Norman North HS | Club: FC Dallas

Achievements: Two-time Oklahoma 6A State Finalist … 2025 high school state champion … 2025 all-district team selection … made the ECNL playoffs three years in a row … two-time ECNL finalist … also lettered in basketball and was a two-time defensive player of the year with her team … lettered in cross country and track & field … four-time cross country state qualifier and state qualifier for track & field (4×4 relay) … 2022-23 freshman of the year in cross country & track …  2024-25 cross country MVP … four-year cross country all-region team … 2023-24 cross country all-conference team

Personal: Daughter of Randy and Joni Coffey … has one brother, Reed … also lettered in cross country and track and field.

Why OU: “Growing up in Norman for me has meant that OU has always been like a second home, and after communicating with the staff at OU l could confirm that feeling. I immediately felt welcomed and was not only interested in the athletic aspects, but academic as well. With OU being so close to home I was already acquainted with the atmosphere, which was comforting. To say I’m excited to have the opportunity to play here is an understatement.”

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Brenna Hallam | Forward | Colorado Springs, Colo. | Pine Creek HS | Club: Real Colorado

Achievements: Four-time all-conference … 2025 Offensive Player of the Year … nine postseason playoff appearances … ECNL National selection – Houston 2022 … ECNL National Training Camp – 2022 … three-time ECNL All-Conference … three-time USYNT Identification Center participant.

Personal: Daughter of Eric Hallam and Kristin Hallam … has one sibling, Rylan … also lettered in basketball and was a four-time all-conference selection … eight-time honor roll student.

Why OU: “I chose Oklahoma because it’s the perfect place for me to grow both as a player and as a person. From the moment I stepped on campus, I could feel the amazing atmosphere and energy that surrounds the program. The coaches were incredibly welcoming, and I truly appreciated the time they took to get to know me and show how I would fit into their vision. The team’s culture is something I’m really excited to be a part of. I also love competition, and there’s no better challenge than playing in the SEC. I know that being at Oklahoma will push me to reach my full potential on and off the field.”

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Kennedy Kaiser | Forward | McAllen, Texas | McAllen Memorial HS | Club: Sting Austin ECNL

Achievements: 2x varsity captain … 2x District 31-5A MVP … Monitor’s All-Area Girls Soccer Player of the Year (23-24, 24-25) … Rio Grande Valley Sports All-Valley Sports Awards Girl’s Soccer Player of the Year (24-25) and finalist (23-24) … current goal tally of 148 through junior year (non-district, district and playoff games) … 31-5A district champions (23-24, 24-25)  … district Newcomer of the Year (22-23) … Monitor Newspaper’s All-Area Girls Soccer Newcomer of the Year (22-23) … Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 5A Girls Soccer Super Elite Team (23-24, 24-25) … Texas Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO) Region 4 5A First-Team All-State Forward (23-24) and First-Team All-Region Forward (24-25) … tabbed to the Continental Tire ECNL National Selection Game in Dallas … All-Regional League (ECRL) Team selection.

Personal: Varsity letterwinner in track and field, earning multiple top-five finishes in district meets … intends to major in biochemistry and pursue a master’s in business administration … class valedictorian … National Honor Society Memorial Chapter president. … father played Division II soccer as a four-year starter at St. Joseph’s College in Indiana.

Why OU: “I love the OU family culture and tight-knit coaching staff. The campus is classically beautiful, and the competitiveness of SEC athletics is unmatched. Being at a flagship university that will invest in not only my academic and athletic career but my future medical school pursuits is essential to me. OU checks all these boxes and more!”

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Kate McCallister | Forward | Rowlett, Texas | Sachse HS | Club: Sting Royal

Achievements: 9-6A Midfielder of the year … two-year captain … First Team All-District (’22-’24) … team offensive player of the year … first team all-region.

Personal: Daughter of Angie and Darrin McCallister … has one sibling, Hayden … National Honor Society student.

Why OU: “I had never grown up around Oklahoma, but I knew the second I stepped on campus it was the perfect fit. The environment of the team itself pulled me right in. I could immediately tell how close-knit a program Oklahoma was, which was the number one thing I looked for during my recruiting process. From the coaching staff to the culture of the team I knew it was the right pick. The university has so much to offer and just felt like home. I am so excited for next fall, and Boomer Sooner!”

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Landrey Turner | Midfielder | Tulsa, Okla. | Broken Arrow HS | Club: Tulsa SC

Achievements: Was named team MVP … played with both Broken Arrow HS and Tulsa SC.

Personal: Daughter of Brad and Jennifer Turner … intends to major in interior design.

Why OU: “I chose OU because I felt very welcomed by both the players and coaches and knew it was a place where I would be supported on and off the field.”

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Olivia Wright | Midfielder | Edmond, Okla. | Edmond North HS | Club: Oklahoma Energy FC

Achievements: 2023-24 state champion … made appearances in the 2022 Final Four, 2023 Elite 8 and was a second team all-conference pick.

Personal: Daughter of Jeff and Monica Wright … has one sibling, Jaxon … National Honors Society student … enjoys going to the lake, hanging out with friends and family, shopping, swimming and tanning.

Why OU: “I chose Oklahoma because it’s home. Growing up I looked up to the OU athletes and dreamed of playing at the highest level and representing my state on the field. Playing for Oklahoma gives me the opportunity to stay close to family and friends, which is very important to me. I know the coaching staff will push me to be my very best not only as an athlete, but academically as well. I’m proud to take my journey to the next level and can’t wait to contribute to the legacy of OU Soccer!”