Riley Brown

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-6
Class:
Senior
Prev School:
Washington
Hometown:
Tucson, Ariz.

PRONUNCIATION

*Transferred to OU from Washington ahead of the 2025 season

Career at Washington: Played in 45 matches, starting 19 while logging 1,841 minutes ... scored a goal and dished out four assists for the Huskies.

2024 (Junior at Washington): Earned Big Ten Fall All-Academic honors ... appeared in 15 matches, starting four ... recorded an assist in match at Santa Clara (8/29) ... played a season-high 90 minutes in win against New Mexico State (9/1) ... registered her only shot of the season in match at Mississippi State (11/22) ... helped UW secure 9 clean sheets

2023 (Sophomore at Washington): Appeared in all 19 matches, making 14 starts ... Posted one goal and three assists for five total points ... Played the full 90 in six matches ... Helped the Huskies secure seven clean sheets ... Setup UW’s lone goal versus No. 13 Santa Clara (8/24) ... Assisted on both of the Huskies’ goals in the win over Yale (8/31) ... Scored the match-winner against Utah (10/19)

2022 (Freshman at Washington): Appeared in 11 matches with one start ... Helped the Huskies to a pair of clean sheets against Air Force (8/21) and Sacramento State (9/15) ... Made her first collegiate start against Oregon State (10/14) ... Played a season-high 53 minutes against the Beavers

FUN FACTS: Favorite soccer team is Oklahoma Women’s Soccer … favorite soccer player is Crystal Dunn … favorite musical artist is Bob Marley … dream vacation spot is Jamaica … enjoys making good meals and being outdoors … favorite song right now is “Closer” by Goapele … favorite show right now is “Abbot Elementary” … bucket list item is to visit Jamaica … superpower of choice: master of all four elements … dream job is to be a professional soccer player and a business owner … is motivated by her family.

CLUB/HIGH SCHOOL: Played high school ball at Valley Christian HS and club soccer with the Utah Royals FC ... 2020-21 AIA Region Offensive Player of the Year, AIA All Conference First Team, AIA All Region First Team, single season record holder for goals scored (26 goals) ... 2021 AIA Division IV Girls Track & Field State Champions, AIA Division IV Girls Track & Field State Champion 100 M Dash 1st Place, AIA Division IV Girls Track & Field State Champion 200 M Dash 1st Place, AIA Division IV Girls Track & Field State Champions 4x100 M Relay 1st Place ... 2021-22 Senior Team Captain, AIA All Conference First Team, AIA Region Player of the Year, broke own record for single season record holder for goals scored (34 goals), career record holder for goals (60 goals total) ... 2022 AIA Division IV Girls Track & Field 3rd Place overall, AIA Division IV Girls Track & Field State Champion 100 M Dash 1st Place, AIA Division IV Girls Track & Field State Runner Up 200 M Dash 2nd Place, AIA Division IV Girls Track & Field State Champions 4x100 M Relay 1st Place, AIA Division IV Girls Track & Field 4th Place 4x400 M Relay 4th Place ... National Honor Society member ... AIA Dr. Voie Stuart Chase Coy Scholar-Athlete/Activity Award (maintaining a 3.5 or higher while playing varsity sport) ... Played club with Utah Royals FC-AZ ... 2019 DA Winter Showcase Daily Best XI (December 9-10) ... 2019 DA Winter Showcase Daily Best XI (December 11-12).

PERSONAL: Daughter of Michael and Claudine Brown ... father played football at Arizona ... intends to major in multidisciplinary studies ... enjoys cooking and doing anything outdoors like hunting, hiking or going to the lake.

WHY OU: "I chose to transfer to Oklahoma for my senior year because of the coaching staff's genuine commitment to player development. From the moment I arrived, it was clear they prioritize not just on-field performance, but also the personal growth of their players. The facilities at Oklahoma are top-notch and the resources available will help us after our college careers. The support system, both academically and athletically, is built to help players excel in every aspect of life. This environment made it clear that Oklahoma was the best place to finish my college career and reach my full potential to help impact the team and make a run in the tournament!"