Kayla Nicole Keefer (born May 6, 2005) is an American college soccer player who plays as a forward for the Oklahoma Sooners. She previously played for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Early life
Keefer grew up in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, where she attended Central Columbia High School. She scored 140 goals over three seasons at Central Columbia, winning two consecutive PIAA Class AA state championships. She played club soccer for STN Elite. She also played for Lancaster Inferno in United Women's Soccer (UWS) and was named the UWS Young Player of the Year in 2023. She committed to play college soccer for the Ole Miss Rebels under head coach Matt Mott, though the coach had been succeeded by Molly Rouse by the time she got to campus.
College career
Keefer led the Ole Miss Rebels with 5 goals in 16 appearances as a freshman in 2024, including a hat trick in her college debut. She then transferred to play for the Oklahoma Sooners under Matt Mott, reuniting with the coach who initially recruited her to Ole Miss. In her sophomore year in 2025, she started all 18 games and led the Sooners in points with 7 goals and 8 assists. She enjoyed a breakout start to her junior season in 2026.
Honors and awards
Individual UWS Young Player of the Year: 2023
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