Neff Sisters Reunited on BYU Soccer Pitch

Emma and Anna Neff have reunited as teammates playing for Brigham Young University.

Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Soccer

Neff Sisters Reunited on BYU Soccer Pitch

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The Neff sisters are currently playing together for the BYU women's soccer team in Provo. Emma Neff, a defender, and Anna Neff, a midfielder, both consider BYU their dream school.

Why it matters

The siblings chose to join the same program due to a shared commitment to the university as their primary career choice. This reunion highlights the family legacy established through their previous success in high school athletics.

Both sisters are decorated high school athletes, with Emma winning the 2022 USYA TOSH Female Athlete of the Year and Anna earning the Utah Celtic F.C. Female Player of the Year. Each player is also a 5A Utah High School State Champion.

The players

Emma Neff

She is a defender for the BYU women's soccer team who has played at South Field for four years.

Anna Neff

She is a midfielder for the BYU women's soccer team who joined the program in 2026.

The details

Emma Neff joined the roster as a defender in 2022, followed by her younger sister Anna, a midfielder, who signed after the BYU recruiting process. The sisters grew up in Salt Lake City and are now playing for the Cougars at South Field.

Emma Neff enrolled at BYU in January 2022.
Emma Neff earned her athlete of the year honors in 2022.
Anna Neff enrolled at BYU in January 2026.
BYU is scheduled to play the Arizona Wildcats on Friday night in Tucson.

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Season Trajectory

The addition of Anna Neff provides the BYU roster with increased depth, potentially influencing the team's standing as they navigate the current competitive schedule. This transition highlights the team's reliance on homegrown talent to maintain a competitive balance within their conference.

The pairing of the sisters creates a new dynamic for BYU's tactical rotation during matches. Fans and scouts can monitor how their high school chemistry translates to play in the midfield and defensive line during upcoming conference matches.

The takeaway

The reunion of the Neff sisters underscores the impact of local talent retention in collegiate athletics. Their progression from state champions to teammates demonstrates a successful path for athletes aiming to play for their dream institutions.