Elle Canty

Elle Canty running out of the tunnel pre-game against South Carolina

Photo by: Reghan Kyle/University of Oklahoma

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-7
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Community Christian School
Hometown:
Norman, Okla.

PRONUNCIATION

2026 (Sophomore at Oklahoma): SEC Preseason Watch List ...

2025 (Freshman): Started 12 of 19 matches ... emerged as a consistent starter during conference play ... tallied a brace in her OU debut at Tulsa Aug. 24 ... added an assist in OU's 3-1 win at Alabama Oct. 2 ... collected 1,082 minutes as a true freshman.

CLUB/HIGH SCHOOL: Played high school soccer with Community Christian School and club with Oklahoma Energy Futbol ... all-time scoring leader in high school with 105 goals in three seasons ... helped Community Christian to a state championship in 2024 ... 2024 Oklahoman Player of the Year ... All-District Team selection for three seasons ... two-year captain and three-time MVP ... ECNL National Selection game pick ... ECNL playoff three years in a row ... ECNL Final Four in 2022 ... three-time ECNL all-conference ... lettered in basketball and track and field ... notched three school records in track (100m, 200m and 100m 4x4 relay) ... also lettered in basketball as a freshman.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Cathy and Geoff Canty ... has two siblings, Liam and Paige ... National Honor Society student ... intends to major in biology and pursue dermatology ... enjoys outdoor sports, anything competitive, working out, reading, hanging out and with friends and extreme organizing.

WHY OU: "Oklahoma felt like home and had the right atmosphere. The coaching staff exuded not only professionalism but also a familial warmth, and the players were equally welcoming. The environment promised to challenge me while ensuring enjoyment along the way. I was particularly impressed with the academic offerings and am eager to pursue my studies there. Additionally, its proximity to home is a significant advantage."

FUN FACTS: Elle’s favorite food is medium-rare steak... Her favorite soccer team is Liverpool, and Kylian Mbappé is her favorite player... She lives by the quote, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything”... If she did not play soccer, she would play basketball... Her favorite movie is Good Will Hunting... Growing up, she wanted to become a doctor... Her biggest fear is sharks... Her favorite musical artists include Morgan Wallen, Don Toliver and Drake... Her dream vacation spot is Greece... She enjoys water sports, spikeball and anything competitive... Her favorite show is Gossip Girl... Skydiving is on her bucket list... If she could have any superpower, she would choose invisibility... Her dream job is to become a dermatologist... Her favorite book is Redeeming Love... People might be surprised to learn that she was valedictorian... She would love to live in Florida... Her parents are what motivate her.