University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 17
Hailee Christensen
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Midfielder
- Height:
- 5-5
- High School:
- Harrisburg
- Hometown:
- Sioux Falls, S.D.
- Prev School:
- South Dakota State
2025 | SOPHOMORE (at South Dakota State)
2025 Summit League Players to Watch List
• Started all 22 matches and competed for 1,669 minutes
• Finished the season ranking third on the team in goals (four), assists (five), and points (13)
• Scored the game winning goal against St. Thomas
• Assisted South Dakota State’s second goal in the Summit League tournament championship to secure the win and send the Jackrabbits to their third consecutive NCAA Tournament, upsetting top-seeded Oral Roberts
• Played a full 90 in two matches, at Missouri and against No. 5 Iowa in the first round of the NCAA Tournament
2024 | FRESHMAN (at South Dakota State)
Summit League All-Tournament Team
• Played in 22 matches and started 18
• Logged 1,340 minutes including four 70-plus minute games
• Finished her freshman season second on the team with 11 points collecting four goals and three assists
• Recorded two three-point performances at Omaha to open the season and in the Summit League championship victory over Oral Roberts, scoring a goal and adding an assist in each match
• Her efforts helped South Dakota State win the Summit League Tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament
HIGH SCHOOL
2023 United Soccer Coaches High School All-American
2023 United Soccer Coaches High School All-Region
2022 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year
2022 South Dakota State High School Championship’s Most Outstanding Player
• Finished her prep career as one of the most decorated high school soccer players in state history
• Set Harrisburg High School records for goals and assists at the career, season and single-game levels, totaling 78 goals and 59 assists over three varsity seasons after missing her sophomore season due to injury
• Helped Harrisburg win back-to-back Class AA state championships in 2022 and 2023, earning South Dakota all-state honors both years
• Received United Soccer Coaches all-region and All-America recognition in 2023 as the first honoree from the state
• Won a bronze medal at the state meet on a relay team and placed as high as seventh individually in the 100 meters
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Eric and Amy
• Has one brother, Ean
• Was a member of Student Council, National Honor Society, FCS and HOSA
2025 Summit League Players to Watch List
• Started all 22 matches and competed for 1,669 minutes
• Finished the season ranking third on the team in goals (four), assists (five), and points (13)
• Scored the game winning goal against St. Thomas
• Assisted South Dakota State’s second goal in the Summit League tournament championship to secure the win and send the Jackrabbits to their third consecutive NCAA Tournament, upsetting top-seeded Oral Roberts
• Played a full 90 in two matches, at Missouri and against No. 5 Iowa in the first round of the NCAA Tournament
2024 | FRESHMAN (at South Dakota State)
Summit League All-Tournament Team
• Played in 22 matches and started 18
• Logged 1,340 minutes including four 70-plus minute games
• Finished her freshman season second on the team with 11 points collecting four goals and three assists
• Recorded two three-point performances at Omaha to open the season and in the Summit League championship victory over Oral Roberts, scoring a goal and adding an assist in each match
• Her efforts helped South Dakota State win the Summit League Tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament
HIGH SCHOOL
2023 United Soccer Coaches High School All-American
2023 United Soccer Coaches High School All-Region
2022 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year
2022 South Dakota State High School Championship’s Most Outstanding Player
• Finished her prep career as one of the most decorated high school soccer players in state history
• Set Harrisburg High School records for goals and assists at the career, season and single-game levels, totaling 78 goals and 59 assists over three varsity seasons after missing her sophomore season due to injury
• Helped Harrisburg win back-to-back Class AA state championships in 2022 and 2023, earning South Dakota all-state honors both years
• Received United Soccer Coaches all-region and All-America recognition in 2023 as the first honoree from the state
• Won a bronze medal at the state meet on a relay team and placed as high as seventh individually in the 100 meters
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Eric and Amy
• Has one brother, Ean
• Was a member of Student Council, National Honor Society, FCS and HOSA
2025 Season Highlights
Thursday, October 30
Play in Focus: Sarah Martin
Tuesday, October 21
Highlights: Gophers 0, Oregon 0
Sunday, October 19
Highlights: Gophers 2, Washington 3
Friday, October 17
