Riley Wilkerson makes a save over an Arkansas forward in Mizzou soccer's 0-0 draw against the No. 11 Razorbacks on October 19, 2025.

Riley Wilkerson Season 2026

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PosGK
YearRedshirt Junior
HometownSan Luis Obispo, Calif.
Club TeamCentral Coast United SC

Missouri
2025 (Redshirt Junior)

  • Appeared in two matches, making two starts in goal.
  • Logged 180 minutes with a 0-0-2 record.
  • Posted a shutout in her Missouri debut, a 0-0 draw against Arkansas on Oct. 19.
  • Made nine saves while facing a season-high 22 shots in a 1-1 draw at Auburn on Oct. 26.
  • Finished the season with 14 saves and a .933 save percentage, allowing just one goal.

Cal Poly
2024 (Sophomore)

  • Appeared in five matches with two shutouts.
  • Totaled 24 saves on the season.
  • Recipient of the Michelle George Blasdel Memorial Scholarship.

2023 (Redshirt Freshman)

  • Made her collegiate debut in a 4-0 win over CSUN on Oct. 15.
  • Played 28 minutes in goal, facing two shots to preserve the shutout.

2022 (Freshman)

  • Utilized a redshirt season.
  • Started the second half of an exhibition against San Jose State on Aug. 13, recording two saves.

Prep

  • Prepped at San Luis Obispo High School in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
  • Four-year letterwinner and three-year team captain.
  • Led her team to three consecutive Mountain League titles and the 2019 CIF Central Section Division I Championship (22-3-1).
  • Named Mountain League Goalkeeper of the Year as a sophomore and junior.
  • Earned all-league honors in 2022 and was named team MVP in 2021.
  • Posted a 45-9-5 record across her first three prep seasons.
  • Played club soccer for Central Coast United SC, serving as team captain.
  • Helped Coast United post a 51-13-11 record, highlighted by a Davis Legacy Tournament title in 2021.
  • Also competed with Fresno Freeze FC.
  • Multi-sport athlete who lettered in golf.
  • Active in Student-Athlete Council, FFA and served as ASB Spirit Commissioner.
  • Earned Elks Student of the Year recognition from Elks Lodge No. 322.
  • Spent time coaching goalkeepers in her community.
  • Recognized as a scholar-athlete throughout high school.

Personal

  • Born June 15, 2004, in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
  • Daughter of Riley and Amber Wilkerson; has two sisters, Macey and Cailey.
  • Majoring in Agriculture.
  • Lists competing at a Power Four school as her most memorable soccer moment.
  • Pre-match routine includes listening to Thunderstruck by AC/DC.
  • Enjoys walks, watching soccer, pickleball, ping pong and binge-watching TV shows.
  • Aspires to play professional soccer.
  • Supports Liverpool FC and Olympique Lyonnais Féminin.
  • Favorite players include Mohamed Salah, Alisson Becker, Sam Kerr and Tierna Davidson.
  • Says she can’t live without her cat, Oliver.
  • Biggest inspirations are her parents for modeling hard work, dedication and discipline.

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Redshirt Sophomore
2025

Goalkeeper