The team competes in the Southeastern Conference, and plays its home games at John Crain Field in Norman, Oklahoma.

The Sooners women's soccer program was established in January 1996, becoming the school's 20th sport with Bettina Fletcher being named the first head coach three months later.

[2] Fletcher joined the Sooners after previously serving as an assistant coach for North Carolina and UNC Greensboro.

On September 6, 1996, the Sooners played their first home game against Regis University where My Ta scored the first goal in team history.

In the final game of the season, Kayce Casner had the game-winning goal to defeat McNeese State 3–2 for the team's first win.

Despite an 8–5–5 overall record and a loss in the Big 12 tournament, the Sooners received an at-large bid after Oklahoma State defeated Missouri in the championship game.

[6] The Sooners set team records for wins, goals, assists, and points in its 10th year during the 2005 season.

Potter's head coaching stint with Washington State included three NCAA tournament appearances in the last four years and five double-digit win seasons.

During the team's spring exhibition schedule, athletics director Joe Castiglione announced that Carr will not return for a fourth season.

[17] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.