Tulsa SC standout Natalie Hoefer reclassifies to 2025 class, signs with Oklahoma

NORMAN — University of Oklahoma soccer head coach coach Matt Mott announced the signing of Natalie Hoefer, a 2026 verbal commit who will reclassify and join the Sooners ahead of the fall 2025 season.

Hoefer joins a group of 16 newcomers for the Sooners, while also bringing the team to five Oklahoma natives on the current roster.

Natalie Hoefer | D | 5’7″ | Owasso, Okla. | Previous School: Owasso HS | Club: Tulsa Soccer Club

Hoefer was named all-district 6A performer three times and also earned freshman player of the year honors in 2023 and team MVP laurels this past spring. Hoefer helped Owasso to state semifinal appearances in 2023 and 2024.

Other achievements/Honors

• ECNL National Selection Game – ECNL Dallas 2025
• Champions League ECNL Playoffs (Seattle 2024)
• North American Cup ECNL Playoffs (San Diego 2023)
• ECNL Girls Selection Game (Feb 2025)
• ECNL Girls Texas: U19 Game Changer
• ECNL Girls Florida: Player to Watch

Why Oklahoma?
“It feels like home at OU. I was born and raised in Oklahoma, so growing up playing soccer at OU was a dream. With my sister already attending OU, the decision to go to Norman was easy. The soccer program under Coach Mott and his team is exceptional. They are clearly building a competitive and highly talented team that I am so excited to be a part of!”

Other Personal Info

• Daughter of Erin and Brian Hoefer
• Three-time academic all-conference
• Has two siblings, Lauren and Brian
• Sister, Lauren, earned a letter with OU soccer
• Superintendent’s honor roll student, National Honors Society member and student council member
• Enjoys traveling, going to concerts and hanging with friends and family