Oklahoma Celtic Football Club

Newsletter

The Girls Academy is a top-tier platform that will provide our female players with pathways to high-level competition, development, and exposure.

More information will be provided to our families shortly, but for more information about the Girls Academy, please visit here: Girls Academy

Huge congratulations to Katie King, who has been invited back to the U.S. YNT ID Center for the THIRD time!

U.S. Soccer Talent ID Centers are opportunities for top talent to train and play games under the direction of U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Managers.

Alex started playing for Celtic at the U9 age group in our Academy Program and is one of our newest alumni to reach the big stage. He first signed a professional contract with Club Necaxa and was recently acquired by Cruz Azul for a significant transfer fee. Alex has also had the honor of representing Mexico at the U17 national team level.

“None of this would’ve happened without Oklahoma Celtic and the ECNL RL” – Alex

Our top U13-U19 boys competitive teams will continue to play in the ECNL-RL, in the 26/27 season.

“Oklahoma Celtic welcomed me at 14 and gave me the opportunity to grow as a player and regain confidence in myself. Without the club, coaches, and teammates supporting me throughout a crucial period in my life, I wouldn’t be half the player I am today.” – Zion

Zion and Alex were teammates on the 2008 Boys ECNL-RL team that won the National Championship in 2023!

2026 Grads

Lexi Sweats- MACU

Avilee Becher- NSU

Jordan Stejskal- USAO

Jenna Daggs- Oklahoma Christian

Gabi Bedigrew- Rogers State

Madilyn Hedgecock- USAO

Lecly Sanchez- Butler Community College

Jareli Pando- Seminole State

Amy Aguilera- USAO

Lelu Lamb- SWOSU

Kylee Favaloro- Redlands Community College

Corbyn Baker- MACU

Well done to our girls’ teams that participated in the ECNL & ECNL RL Texas showcase event in mid-February in Dallas.

Shout out to the 09’s finishing 12th out of 48 teams in the ECNL Showcase, great job ladies!

A special mention to Bella Wood on playing in the ECNL RL Selection Game during this event! Way to represent Celtic!

Our Celtic players got to experience playing on John Crain’s Field and had such a great time at the OU Women’s Soccer Clinic. Thank you to OU Women’s Soccer for putting on such a fun and engaging experience.

It was also great to see so many former Celtic players now representing the Sooners!

OU Camp Offerings

Camp Options Available

• Day Camps
• Prospect ID Camps
• Futures ID Camps
• Overnight Camps (run through Nike)

Registration Links

• Day Camps, Prospect ID Camps & Futures ID Camp:
• www.MattMottSoccerCamps.com
• Overnight Nike Soccer Camps (separate registration):
• https://www.ussportscamps.com/soccer/nike/nike-soccer-camp-at-the-university-of-oklahoma

We’re excited to launch The Celtic Huddle, our new club podcast designed to keep you connected and informed.

In our first episode, we discuss the Age Group Change. To view this episode, click here: The Celtic Huddle – Episode 1

In episode two, we get to know Danny Gibson, our new Competitive Boys Director. To view this episode, click here: The Celtic Huddle – Episode 2

Over spring break, players attended our spring break break camp. Each day players, were challenged on ball mastery, dribbling, first touch, passing and receiving, finishing, and 1v1 skills.

Celtic offers camps throughout the year, especially during breaks and the off season. For more information on Celtic Camps, please visit here: Celtic Camps

We are putting the finishing touches on an exciting and important behind-the-scenes process, and our Coaching Slate will be officially announced next week.

Competitive Second-Tier Platforms

Currently, we are in the final stages of confirming and rolling out our second-tier platforms for next season, an initiative designed to create even more opportunities for player development, progression, and long-term success within the club.

This expansion reflects the growth, ambition, and forward momentum we are building together.

Jessica Knehans, our new recreational director, has been working hard to organize the recreational teams and schedule. The opening weekend for the U4 -U12 teams will be this weekend, March 28/29. If you have interest in our recreational program, please visit here:

https://oklahomaceltic.com/programs/recreational/

Or email Jessica at rec@oklahomaceltic.com

Free Cleat Night – March 24 at 5 – 7 pm.

If you need any cleats, we are hosting a free cleat night on Tuesday, March 24, at 5 pm – 7pm at our office. Our cleat night is where any NYSA/Celtic soccer parent (no requirement to qualify) can come to our office and grab some used cleats for their child or children.

The office address is the same as our fields: 1001 E. Robinson Street, Norman, OK 73071— the Gray/Green building by Field 7.

ID Sessions:

March 30, April 22, May 18 & May 28.

These ID sessions will be a continuum from the pool sessions in organizing and evaluating our U11 – U19 competitive players before tryouts. (Current U10 academy players are included in this!)

Current Celtic player’s do not have to sign up for the ID sessions, only perspective new players. Any new player can sign up here:

Boys ID Session Sign Up

Girls ID Session Sign Up

Competitive Tryout Dates:

June 6,7,8,9 (Potential rain out dates: June 10 & 11).

Registration & Times/Fields will be posted soon.

Here is the tryout page on the website that will have more information closer to the time:

https://oklahomaceltic.com/programs/tryouts/