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11/11/2026 4:17:00 PM | Soccer
Cougars add decorated class for 2027 campaign
HOUSTON — The University of Houston soccer team signed eight incoming student-athletes who are set to join the program for the 2027 campaign Head Coach Ben Williams announced.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome this outstanding group to the University of Houston," Williams said. "This class embodies the values and identity of our program and represents another important step forward in building the future of Houston Women's Soccer.
We are especially proud of the geographic reach of this class and excited that so many players with high ability have chosen Houston as the place to continue their academic and athletic careers. Their commitment speaks volumes about the direction of our program and the strong foundation we are building for the future.
Most importantly, we are adding not only great people, but great families. We cannot wait to welcome them to campus and continue supporting their growth and development as student-athletes. The future is bright for Houston Women's Soccer."
Audrey Clark | Forward | Lakeville, Minn. | Sporting Jax | Sylvania Northview HS
A two-time All-Conference honoree at Sylvania Northview High School and in 16 games played has recorded 21 goals and 12 assists in her senior season.
The Lakeville, Minn., native earned a pair of Second Team All-ECNL honors with Sport Jax in 2024 and 2025.
Meagan Schultz | Defender | Sugar Land, Texas | Rise | Stephen F. Austin HS
Schultz comes to Houston after a decorated 2025 campaign where she was named the 21-6A Utility Player of the Year, an All-Region Honorable Mention and helped Stephen F. Austin high school to an Area Championship. Her 39 goals and 15 assists across a three-year span helped her earn First Team All-District honors three times.
The multi-sport athlete helped the Bulldogs to the 2025 Flag Football Championship as she was named the MVP. On the basketball court, Schultz was a part of a District and Area Championship in 2023-24.
Catherine Nickel | Defender | Milton, Ga. | UFA | Milton HS
Named an MVP and First Team All-State honoree at Milton high school while also being a voted a captain.
Nickel's family is full of Division 1 athletes as grandpa, Goetz, played professional soccer in Germany, mom, Lisa swan at Northeastern University, dad, Paul, played football at Stanford, sister, Carolina swam at SMU before rowing at Virginia and brothers, Jack and Luke play football at Miami (FL).
Grace Whitfield | Defender | Edmond, Okla. | Oklahoma Energy FC | Edmond Santa Fe HS
A two-time 6A-1 All-District selection, Whitfield was named the 2026 COAC Defensive Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Oklahoman All-City Player of the Year.
With Oklahoma Energy FC, Whitfield earned a pair of First Team All-ECNL-Texas before winning the U13 Girls Academy National Championship.
Bella Vallone | Midfielder | Fort Worth, Texas | Sting Black | Timbercreek HS
Vallone is a three-time Academic All-District honoree and earned Offensive Newcomer and Honorable Mention as a freshman, helping Timbercreek high school reach a pair of playoff appearances.
As a sophomore she was named to the All-District Second Team while garnering First Team honors as a junior.
In the club circuit, Vallone was named First Team All-Conference after helping Sting Black to a Dallas Cup Tournament Championship and a North American Cup Playoff appearance.
With Solar, the Fort Worth, Texas, native was an ENCL Texas Division Champion and a Conference Cup Champion.
Flori Allison | Forward | Houston, Texas | Albion Hurricanes FC | Bridgeland HS
A two-time First Team All-District honoree, Allison was named the 2026 District MVP after twice earning a spot on the All-Region team.
As a member of the Albion Hurricanes, Allison twice earned ECNL First Team All-Conference honors.
Trinity Morrow | Midfielder/Defender | Prosper, Texas | FC Dallas | Prosper HS
Morrow joins the Cougars after a youth career where she won the 2024 6A State Championship at Prosper high school as well as earning 2025 District 6-6A Second Team and All-Region honors.
The Prosper, Texas, native helped FC Dallas to a U17 ENCL National Championship in 2026. Morrow earned ECNL Texas All-Conference and Top-Drawer Soccer's U16 and U17 Best XI.
Lily Daniel | Midfielder/Defender | Charlotte, N.C. | Charlotte Soccer Academy | Myers Park HS
A 2026 North Carolina State Champion, Daniel is a two-time All-State recipient as well as an All-Region member at Myers Park high school.
With Charlotte Soccer Academy, Daniel won a MAC Cup in 2024.
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"We are incredibly excited to welcome this outstanding group to the University of Houston," Williams said. "This class embodies the values and identity of our program and represents another important step forward in building the future of Houston Women's Soccer.
We are especially proud of the geographic reach of this class and excited that so many players with high ability have chosen Houston as the place to continue their academic and athletic careers. Their commitment speaks volumes about the direction of our program and the strong foundation we are building for the future.
Most importantly, we are adding not only great people, but great families. We cannot wait to welcome them to campus and continue supporting their growth and development as student-athletes. The future is bright for Houston Women's Soccer."
Audrey Clark | Forward | Lakeville, Minn. | Sporting Jax | Sylvania Northview HS
A two-time All-Conference honoree at Sylvania Northview High School and in 16 games played has recorded 21 goals and 12 assists in her senior season.
The Lakeville, Minn., native earned a pair of Second Team All-ECNL honors with Sport Jax in 2024 and 2025.
Meagan Schultz | Defender | Sugar Land, Texas | Rise | Stephen F. Austin HS
Schultz comes to Houston after a decorated 2025 campaign where she was named the 21-6A Utility Player of the Year, an All-Region Honorable Mention and helped Stephen F. Austin high school to an Area Championship. Her 39 goals and 15 assists across a three-year span helped her earn First Team All-District honors three times.
The multi-sport athlete helped the Bulldogs to the 2025 Flag Football Championship as she was named the MVP. On the basketball court, Schultz was a part of a District and Area Championship in 2023-24.
Catherine Nickel | Defender | Milton, Ga. | UFA | Milton HS
Named an MVP and First Team All-State honoree at Milton high school while also being a voted a captain.
Nickel's family is full of Division 1 athletes as grandpa, Goetz, played professional soccer in Germany, mom, Lisa swan at Northeastern University, dad, Paul, played football at Stanford, sister, Carolina swam at SMU before rowing at Virginia and brothers, Jack and Luke play football at Miami (FL).
Grace Whitfield | Defender | Edmond, Okla. | Oklahoma Energy FC | Edmond Santa Fe HS
A two-time 6A-1 All-District selection, Whitfield was named the 2026 COAC Defensive Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Oklahoman All-City Player of the Year.
With Oklahoma Energy FC, Whitfield earned a pair of First Team All-ECNL-Texas before winning the U13 Girls Academy National Championship.
Bella Vallone | Midfielder | Fort Worth, Texas | Sting Black | Timbercreek HS
Vallone is a three-time Academic All-District honoree and earned Offensive Newcomer and Honorable Mention as a freshman, helping Timbercreek high school reach a pair of playoff appearances.
As a sophomore she was named to the All-District Second Team while garnering First Team honors as a junior.
In the club circuit, Vallone was named First Team All-Conference after helping Sting Black to a Dallas Cup Tournament Championship and a North American Cup Playoff appearance.
With Solar, the Fort Worth, Texas, native was an ENCL Texas Division Champion and a Conference Cup Champion.
Flori Allison | Forward | Houston, Texas | Albion Hurricanes FC | Bridgeland HS
A two-time First Team All-District honoree, Allison was named the 2026 District MVP after twice earning a spot on the All-Region team.
As a member of the Albion Hurricanes, Allison twice earned ECNL First Team All-Conference honors.
Trinity Morrow | Midfielder/Defender | Prosper, Texas | FC Dallas | Prosper HS
Morrow joins the Cougars after a youth career where she won the 2024 6A State Championship at Prosper high school as well as earning 2025 District 6-6A Second Team and All-Region honors.
The Prosper, Texas, native helped FC Dallas to a U17 ENCL National Championship in 2026. Morrow earned ECNL Texas All-Conference and Top-Drawer Soccer's U16 and U17 Best XI.
Lily Daniel | Midfielder/Defender | Charlotte, N.C. | Charlotte Soccer Academy | Myers Park HS
A 2026 North Carolina State Champion, Daniel is a two-time All-State recipient as well as an All-Region member at Myers Park high school.
With Charlotte Soccer Academy, Daniel won a MAC Cup in 2024.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Soccer by purchasing tickets, providing NIL opportunities and by joining the Golden Goal Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond its operating budget.
Â
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSoccer or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarsoccer.
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