Eleven Players Sign with Oregon Soccer

EUGENE, Ore. – Head coach Tracy Joyner has signed 11 student-athletes to her first recruiting class at Oregon.

Junior national team members who have played for Mexico, Argentina and Samoa are among the Ducks' newest signees, as are nine players from California, one from Texas and one from Washington.

"The 2026 freshmen class has so much talent, versatility, energy, and passion," said Joyner. "Each one of them brings something unique to our program. Identifying competitors who are intrinsically motivated to becoming elite players was a high priority for our staff. We are so excited to welcome this group. We know they will impact our team immediately."

Shiloh Baird, 5-7, Forward, Oceanside, Calif.
El Camino High School | Club: Slammers FC ECNL

HIGH SCHOOL
A three-time all-CIF San Diego section selection, including first team honors as both a sophomore (2024) and junior (2025) … Through her first three years at El Camino High School, has scored 45 goals with 12 assists for 102 points … scored an El Camino record 22 goals as a junior and led her team to the CIF quarterfinals … Tied the El Camino record as a sophomore with 19 goals … Scored four goals with five assists as her team won the Avocado League as a freshman in 2023 … In the summer of 2025, won the TOMA El Juego tournament, a first-of-its-kind street soccer 5v5, no goalie format … Received that tournament's Golden Boot award … Was recognized by Soccerwire.com as "easily the fastest 2026 offensive player at the showcase … and was impactful in the final third every time she stepped on the field" at the 2024 Girls Academy Spring Showcase.

PERSONAL
Born in Murietta, Calif. … Parents are Shelley and Scott Baird.

Baird on Oregon
"I chose the University of Oregon because it offers an academic and sports program that's a great fit for my career goals. The moment I stepped on campus, I knew this was where I was destined to embark on a fulfilling journey. What really impressed me about Oregon and the soccer program was how much they care about the athletes. The facility is amazing. Everything a player needs to train, recover and improve is there. The coaches were cool and made me feel like they genuinely care about helping players grow, not just as athletes but as people too."

Grace Charles, 5-4, Forward, Moraga, Calif.
Campolindo High School | Clubs: Lamorinda/IMG Academy

HIGH SCHOOL
Was named to the WPSL NorCal Conference Best XI during club ball in the summer of 2025 … Has been a top goal scorer though 12 years of club soccer … Was named to the U19 Girls all-tournament team … Club team won the 2025 Davis Legacy Tournament … A 2022-23 all-league Foothill Division first team performer for Campolindo High School after scoring 11 goals with nine assists … Attended multiple USA Soccer ID camps.

PERSONAL
Born in San Francisco, Calif. … Parents are Tracy and Paul Charles … Father Paul played rugby in England.

Charles on Oregon
"The main reasons I chose the University of Oregon were its strong athletic culture and the college town environment. Oregon has a reputation for being very sports-focused throughout the college, and that's what I love. When I stepped onto the UO campus, I was surprised by how beautiful it was. The coaching staff is incredible, both on a personal and athletic level. I'm excited to have coaches I can talk to personally, as well as coaches who push and demand the best from me. I'm really looking forward to my journey at the University of Oregon, with the ultimate goal of playing professionally at the international level."

Clara Dowdle, 5-5, Defender, Sachse, Texas
Sachse High School | Club: Sting Dallas Royal ECNL

HIGH SCHOOL
Rated a top 15 defender in the state of Texas by Prep Soccer and in the top 50 overall … Ranked No. 47 in the state with a three-star grade by Top Drawer Soccer … A two-time all-state, all-region and all-Dallas-Fort Worth area honoree for Sachse High School … A three-time all-District 9-6A selection … Was the District 9-6A defensive player of the year in both 2024 and 2025 when she was also Sachse's defensive MVP … Helped Sachse win a 2025 Regional semifinal game after earlier winning Bi District, Regional and Area titles … Team was District 9-6A champions in both 2023 and 2024 … Played on two Dallas International Cup champion club teams … Also made a 2023 North American Cup appearance with Dallas Sting … Selected to play in the 2024 ECNL National Selection Game in St. Louis … A three-time academic all-district selection … National Honor Society member and member of the Beta Club.

PERSONAL
Born in Plano, Texas … Parents are Brandy and Jeff Dowdle … Has a twin brother, Carter.

Dowdle on Oregon
"I wanted to make a difference in college soccer and have the opportunity as a freshman to make a huge difference which I feel like I do at Oregon. The school is gorgeous, and all the facilities are insane so it's just a great place to be a student-athlete. I was already interested in the school before I took my visit but after being there and feeling the atmosphere I knew it was the place I wanted to be."

Kylie Farmer, 6-1, Midfield, Manteca, Calif.
Joseph A. Gregori High School | Clubs: Stanislaus United SC/De Anza Force/Silicon Valley Soccer Academy

HIGH SCHOOL
Named the 2024-25 CCAL best defensive player for Joseph A. Gregori High School … Had 26 assists to go along with 13 goals (52 points) … The previous year, was named the CCAL most valuable player … Two-time CCAL first team selection … 2024 Winter Varsity Soccer Showcase player of the game … Team won back-to-back CCAL titles in 2023-24 and 2024-25 … Three-star grade from Top Drawer Soccer … Extensive club experience with Stanislaus United SC, De Anza Force and Silicon Valley Soccer Academy, including the 2022 U14 NPL national championship … Three-time ECNL U15 Northern Cal all-conference (2023-25) … Won four straight ECNL RL League titles (2021-24) and two NorCal U15 State Cup Championships (2023-24) with Stanislaus United … Captured the 2024 08G ECNL Northern California Conference title and advanced to the ECNL national quarterfinals with Silicon Valley … Cal North OPD state pool player (2018-23) … Invited to the 2022 U.S. Soccer Girls YTN Talent ID camp … 2025 Gotham FC Winter Talent ID Showcase selection … 2024-25 CCAL academic all-league … Awarded Gold Renaissance for Academic Excellence.

PERSONAL
Born in Fremont, Calif. … Parents are Sandra and Charles Farmer … Two cousins played college football, Andrew Vera at Ohio State and Joshua Macklin at St. Thomas.

Farmer on Oregon
"What really impressed me about the UO soccer program was how everyone on the field gave it their all and never gave up on the ball. The team felt like a close-knit family, always having each other's backs both on and off the field. I loved seeing the commitment from each player to be their best selves and how they played with such grittiness. It was inspiring to watch how they pushed each other to improve while still being supportive and encouraging. This kind of dedication is exactly what I'm looking for in a college team, and it makes me even more excited about being part of the Ducks' soccer family."

Giselle Fuentes Gonzalez, 5-10, Midfield/Defender, Riverside, Calif.
Corona High School | Club: SoCal Blues

HIGH SCHOOL
Two-time Big VIII all-conference first team pick for Corona High School (2023-24) … Leading goal scorer and team MVP both of those seasons … Invited to play at the 2025 ECNL Girls Conference Cup for Team Southwest … Three-star grade from Top Drawer Soccer … Was a three-time ECNL all-conference first team honoree in club ball for SoCal Blues (2023-25) … Team advanced to the ECNL round of 16 three times (2022-24) and made it to the quarterfinals in 2024 … Honor Roll member.

PERSONAL
Born in Corona, Calif. … Parents are Maria Fuentes Gonzalez and Gabriel Fuentes Rodriguez.

Fuentes Gonzalez on Oregon
"The top deciding factors on choosing the University of Oregon were the location of the school, and the athletic history behind the school such as the name behind Papé Field. The family feeling within the team, and the competitiveness the team brings to the game were the things that impressed me the most."

Makea Leonard, 5-8, Forward, Santa Clarita, Calif.
Saugus High School | Club: LAFC

HIGH SCHOOL
Member of the U17 Samoan National Team … All-time leading goal scorer at Saugus High School … Two-time first team all-Foothill Conference … Led team in scoring as a freshman and a junior … Saugus has qualified for CIF Southern Section playoffs each of her three years … Was LAFC's leading scorer in club soccer six seasons … LAFC won the NPL National Championship in 2023, as well as Surf Cup, State Cup and and Pats Cup titles … Represented Samoa at the 2025 U17 FIFA World Cup in Morocco and scored a goal against France … Top Drawer Soccer grade of three stars … National Honor Society member.

PERSONAL
Born in Valencia, Calif. … Parents are Wendy and Malosi Leonard … Comes from an athletic family … Father Malosi played football at Arizona and mother Wendy played volleyball at College of the Canyons … An uncle, Matt Leonard, played football at Stanford and her grandfather Pisa Finai played both football and basketball at BYU.

Leonard on Oregon
"I wanted to play at a school with big-time soccer, but that also has a big-time sports atmosphere overall. I love playing hard with my teammates, and then I also love cheering on other teams with my friends. Oregon is at the top of everyone's list for facilities, athletics and of course the best swag in the world! It has the best of everything I wanted. Coach Tracy is a mom who coaches a Big Ten soccer program, and absolutely bosses both. I think it helps a ton that she was a top player too."

Celeste Martinez, 5-4, Forward, Corona, Calif.
Elite Sports Institute | Club: Legends FC ECNL

HIGH SCHOOL
Forward saw action in two games for Mexico's U17 National Team at the 2024 U17 Women's World Cup … Attends Elite Sports Institute … Named to the Capelli select team while playing for Legends FC ECNL … Club team was two-time ECNL finalists … Also ran cross country and track in high school.

PERSONAL
Born in Pomona, Calif. … Parents are Sara Martinez and Yordan Mirabal.

Martinez on Oregon
"The decision to attend the University of Oregon was Influenced by several key factors, including its strong academic reputation, and its vibrant campus culture. The University's location in Eugene offers a balance of natural beauty and a welcoming college-town atmosphere, which felt like the right fit both personally and academically. Also, the amount of support the athletes get is just so astonishing."

Gemma Pappas, 5-6, Forward, San Pedro, Calif.
Palos Verdes High School | Club: HBK Slammers ECNL

HIGH SCHOOL
Helped Palos Verdes High School advance to the CIF Southern Section Division 1 final in 2024 … All-CIF Southern Section Division 1 first team … All-conference and all-district selection … Named the offensive player of the year as well as the rookie of year … Received three stars from Top Drawer Soccer … Led her club team, HBK Slammers ECNL, to the national sweet 16 in 2023 … A 2022-23 U15 all-conference first team selection … Also ran track in high school.

PERSONAL
Born in San Pedro, Calif. … Parents are Christina and Chris Pappas … Father Chris played football (quarterback) at San Jose State.

Addison Posey, 5-9, Midfielder, Clovis, Calif.
Clovis North High School | Club: Clovis Crossfire Girls Academy

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2023 CIF Division 1 state champion for Clovis North High School … Also won consecutive TRAC Division 1 league titles in 2023-24 … Two-year team captain … Clovis Crossfire Girls Academy Talent ID selection … Five-year participant in the NorCal PDP … Principal's Honor Roll.

PERSONAL
Born in Clovis, Calif. … Parents are Marsha and Curt Posey … Father Curt played soccer for Santa Clara and Fresno State.

Posey on Oregon
"I was originally recruited by coach Joyner and I wanted to follow her to Oregon because I think she is a great coach and person. I have always known the University of Oregon to be an excellent competitive athletic school. The facilities, resources and the community all really interest me.

Giselle White, 5-7, Forward, Forestville, Calif.
Analy High School | Clubs: Wesco United and Santa Rosa United

HIGH SCHOOL
Two call-ups with Argentina's National Team … Traveled to Columbia for the 2025 U17 Sudamericano Conmebol Tournament … Was recalled to the National Team in November 2025, this time for a training camp with the U20 squad … An all-North Bay League Oak Division first team selection as a junior at Analy High School … Team MVP and most valuable offensive player … Member of the PDP state team that traveled to England and played Brighton, Everton, Manchester United, and Aston Villa … During club ball, named to the 2023-24 ECNL all-conference U16 second team … Was selected to play in the ECNL National Selection Game during the Phoenix 2024 ECNL Showcase where she scored a goal … Helped her team make the semifinals at the 2025 Surf Cup and the national tournament in Washington the year before.

PERSONAL
Born in Santa Rosa, Calif. … Parents are Gladys and Caleb White.

White on Oregon
"I first became interested in Oregon when I was researching colleges and came across a video of coach Tracy. She was talking about her plans as she made the move from Davis to Oregon. I remember her vividly saying, "my style of play is winning," and I loved that. When I realized that she was going to coach for Oregon, I researched the university and found that it aligned with all of my preferences, becoming my top choice for pursuing soccer and higher education."

Jordan Zaharris, 5-9, Defender, Anacortes, Wash.
Anacortes High School | Club: Pacific NW ECNL

HIGH SCHOOL
Helped Anacortes High School reach the state playoffs for the first time since 1985 as a senior in 2025 … Led the state of Washington (2A) with 20 assists as a junior … Also scored 12 goals … A two-time all-Northwest Conference midfielder … Has 29 career goals and 38 career assists (96 points) heading into the 2025 state tournament … Won the 2025 Surf Cup Black Division title in 2025 with Pacific NW ECNL … U17 ECNL all-conference second team … Has OPD experience with Washington (four years), the Interregional Team (one year) and the National Team (one year) … National Honor Society.

PERSONAL
Born in Kailua, Hawaii … Parents are Kathryn and Jason Zaharris.

Zaharris on Oregon
"The coaching staff's winning mentality and focus were definitely a deciding factor in choosing Oregon. I also believe that Oregon is a program with so much potential to be one of the top programs with the top-notch facilities to create a professional athlete. The shared drive, passion, and culture that the coaching staff has created is very impressive."

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