Natalie Hoefer

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-7
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Owasso HS
Hometown:
Owasso, Okla.

PRONUNCIATION

2025 (Freshman): Did not see time as a true freshman ... 2025-26 First Year SEC Honor Roll

CLUB/HIGH SCHOOL: Played high school soccer at Owasso HS and club with Tulsa Soccer Club ... three-time academic all-conference (2023, 2024 and 2025) ... all-district 6A (2023, 2024 and 2025) ... freshman of the year in 2023 ... 2025 MVP ... made state semifinals appearances in 2023 and 2024 ... Champions League ECNL Playoffs (Seattle 2024) ... North American Cup ECNL Playoffs (San Diego 2023) ... ECNL Girls Selection Game (Feb. 2025) ... ECNL Girls Texas: U-19 Game Changer ... ECNL Girls Florida: Player to Watch.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Erin and Brian Hoefer ... has two siblings, Lauren and Charolette ... Lauren earned a letter playing with OU soccer ... superintendents honor roll ... national honor society student ... student council member ... enjoys traveling, going to concerts, playing with her two-year old baby sister and spending time with friends ... once ran into Garth Brooks with a shopping cart at a grocery store.

WHY OU: "It feels like home at OU. I am 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, high-talent team that I am so excited to be a part of!"

FUN FACTS: Favorite food is steak ... Favorite soccer team is Manchester City ... Favorite soccer player is Haaland ... Lives by the quote, “Be where your feet are” ... Would dance if not soccer ... Favorite movie is Harry Potter ... Wanted to be a fashionista growing up ... Biggest fear is falling from heights ... Favorite musical artist is Noah Kahan ... Dream vacation spot is Switzerland ... Enjoys baking ... Favorite song right now is “Dancing in the Dark” by Rihanna ... Favorite show is The Vampire Diaries ... Swimming with dolphins is on the bucket list ... Would choose telepathy as a superpower ... Dream job is being a stay-at-home mom ... Favorite book is the Bible ... Something surprising is that she has a sister 15 years younger than her ... Would love to live in Oklahoma ... Family is what motivates her.