Riley Wilkerson

Missouri
2025 (Redshirt Junior)

Joins the Tigers after transferring from Cal Poly, where she appeared in five matches and earned two shutouts in 2024.
Missouri coach Kelsey Wys on Wilkerson: “In the recruiting process, it was clear that Riley knew what she was looking for in her next home. She has a great foundation, desire and determination to continue to improve and reach her goals. Looking forward to adding her to our GK Union and getting to work!”

Cal Poly
2024 (Sophomore)

2023 (Redshirt Freshman)

Made collegiate debut in a 4-0 win over CSUN (Oct. 15), playing 28 minutes in net and facing two shots to preserve the shutout.

2022 (Freshman)

Utilized redshirt during her first season.
Started the second half of an exhibition against San Jose State (Aug. 13), making two saves.

Prep

Four-year letterwinner at San Luis Obispo High School in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Helped lead the Tigers to three straight Mountain League titles and the 2019 CIF Central Section Division I Championship with a 22-3-1 record.
Mountain League Goalkeeper of the Year as a sophomore and junior.
All-league selection in 2022 and team MVP in 2021.
Posted a combined 45-9-5 record through her first three prep seasons.
Served as a three-year team captain.
Competed at the club level for Central Coast United SC, where she was a captain.
Led Coast United to a 51-13-11 overall record during her tenure, highlighted by a Davis Legacy Tournament title in 2021.
Also played with Fresno Freeze FC.
Multi-sport athlete who also lettered in golf.
Involved 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.
Named 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 most memorable soccer moment as competing at a Power Four school.
Pre-match routine includes listening to Thunderstruck by AC/DC.
Enjoys walks, watching soccer, playing pickleball and ping pong, and binging TV shows.
Aspires to play professional football.
Supports Liverpool FC and Olympique Lyonnais Féminin.
Favorite players include Mohamed Salah, Alisson Becker, Sam Kerr, and Tierna Davidson.
One thing she can’t live without: her cat, Oliver.
Biggest inspirations are her parents for their example of hard work, dedication, and discipline.