Soccer

No. 25 Soccer Signs Seven on National Signing Day

November 11, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas soccer head coach Colby Hale announced the 2027 signing class on National Signing Day, featuring seven signees from six states.

The Razorbacks’ class includes four all-state selections, two IMG Academy National Top 200 players, one goalkeeper, two defender/midfielders, two defenders, two midfielders and two forwards.

Rachyl Barry | Forward | Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. | Alta Loma HS | LA Breakers ECNL

  • Three-star recruit, per Top Drawer Soccer.
  • Led Alta Loma in assists as a freshman (2024).
  • Led Alta Loma in goals as a junior (2026). 
  • Two-time Palomares League Champion (2024 & 2026).
  • First Team All-League as a freshman (2024).
  • Led LA Breakers in goals from 2021-2025.

Barry on why she chose Arkansas: “I chose to be a Razorback because they are a top powerhouse in the SEC. They have a crazy, energetic atmosphere with a coaching staff that drives you to be the best you can be.”

Alyssa Emo | Defender | Shawnee, Kan. | Mill Valley HS | KC Athletics ECNL

  • Three-star recruit and No. 10 player in the Heartland Region, per Top Drawer Soccer.
  • Member of KC Current II, which is the developmental bridge team between club & the NWSL
  • Two-time ECNL National Finalist (2024, 2025).
  • ECNL Conference Cup MW Team Selection (2024).
  • ECNL National Selection Game participant (2025).
  • Earned Kansas All-State Second Team honors (2024).
  • Named First Team All-Sunflower League (2024).

Emo on why she chose Arkansas: “Choosing to be a Razorback felt right from the start! The competitive drive of the team, the energy of the coaching staff, and the overall culture created the exact environment I was looking for. Being part of a high-level SEC program surrounded by players who push each other every day made Arkansas the perfect fit for me.”

 Blake Gilkey | Defender/Midfielder | Cedar Park, Texas | Cedar Park HS | FC Westlake ECNL

  • Three-star recruit and No. 39 player in the Texas Region, per Top Drawer Soccer.
  • Led Cedar Park to back-to-back Texas State Championships (2025 & 2026).
  • Scored 28 goals with 15 assists as a sophomore (2025).
  • Scored 25 goals with 5 assists as a junior (2026).
  • Earned First Team All-State recognition (2025 & 2026). 
  • Made back-to-back Texas State Finals with Cedar Park volleyball,  winning in 2026.

Gilkey on why she chose Arkansas: “I chose Razorback Soccer because I wanted to be part of a culture where you’re pushed to be your best every single day. The athleticism, work rate and style of play stood out to me, and I knew it was an environment that would constantly challenge me to grow and improve.”

Jansen Ogren | Midfielder | Glendale, Ariz. | Mountain Ridge HS | SC del Sol GA

  • Three-star recruit and the No. 9 player in the Rocky Mountain & Southwest Region, per Top Drawer Soccer.
  • Ranked No. 150 in the IMG Academy National Top 200 ranking.
  • Led SC del Sol to a GA National Runner-Up finish (2025).
  • Three-time GA Southwest Conference champion (2023, 2024, 2025).
  • Member of the Olympic Development Program National Team (2025).
  • Invitee to U19 Capelli Sport+ International Tour in Denmark (2026).

Ogren on why she chose to be a Razorback: “From the moment I visited the University of Arkansas, I knew it was my place to be. The competitive atmosphere, culture, and the relentless drive to compete and win a national championship made it an easy decision!”

Janna Robinson | Forward | Glen Arbor, Mich. | IMG Academy | IMG GA

  • Three-star recruit and No. 14 player in the Florida Region, per Top Drawer Soccer.
  • Led team in goals with 32 in sophomore season (2024).
  • Led team in goals with 38 in junior season (2025).
  • Two-time IMG Academy Offensive Player of the Year (2024 & 2025).
  • GA Regional Talent ID Game participant (2026).

Robinson on why she chose to be a Razorback: “I chose to be a Razorback because of the mindset of always wanting to win, the competitiveness, and the drive to be the best.”

Ava Ryan | Midfielder | Ashburn, Va. | Stonebridge HS | Northern Virginia GA

  • Three-star recruit and No. 15 player in the Mid-Atlantic Region, per Top Drawer Soccer.
  • Ranked No. 186 in the IMG Academy National Top 200 ranking.
  • First Team ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference (2025).
  • ECNL National Selection Game participant (2025).

Ryan on why she chose to be a Razorback: “I chose Razorback Soccer because of the strong bond between the players and coaches and the unmatched competitive nature of the team.”

Hudson Surprenant | Defender/Midfielder | Upland, Calif. | Glendora HS | Slammers Koge ECNL

  • Three-star recruit and No. 23 player in the Southern California Region per Top Drawer Soccer.
  • Named First Team All-ECNL (2024 & 2025).
  • Named the San Gabriel Valley Player of the Year (2026).
  • Named Palomares League Most Valuable Defender (2026).
  • Helped Glendora High School to a 14-1-2 record with 10 shutouts.

Surprenant on why she chose to be a Razorback: “I chose to be a Razorback because they are a top powerhouse in the SEC – have crazy energy, an energetic atmosphere, and a coaching staff that drives you to be the best you can be.”

Emo, Gilkey, Ogren, Ryan, Robinson and Surprenant will come to Arkansas a semester early in the spring of 2027.

Up Next

Arkansas will face Texas in the SEC Tournament semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. on SEC Network.

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