WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Recent Purdue graduate and former senior forward, Lexi Fraley, joined the ranks of pro Boilermakers after signing her first professional contract with Clube de Albergaria in Portugal.
Fraley is now the 10th member of Purdue soccer to sign a contract at the professional level, joining the ranks of Boiler alums such as Marisa Bova, Sarah Griffith, and most recently, Cloey Uddenberg.
Fraley began her collegiate soccer journey at Ball State university, where she was named MAC Offensive Player of the Year, All-MAC First Team, United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest Region Second Team, CSC Academic All-America Second Team, CSC Academic All-District, and Academic All-MAC in her last season with the Cardinals. Fraley led the league in points and shots and tied for the lead in goals. She graduated from Ball State in the spring of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Pre-Dental Preparation.
After a stellar three-year career at Ball State, Lafayette, Ind. native transferred to her hometown to finish her final season with the Boilers, where she appeared in all 18 games, making 12 starts with 899 minutes played on the pitch. Fraley tallied one goal, coming against Illinois on Oct. 6, and one assist, helping the Boilers to earn the 2-0 shutout of Rutgers on Oct. 17.
Fraley will begin her professional career competing with Clube de Albergaria in the Campeonato Nacional de Futebol Feminino, a 12-team league, representing the top-tier of women's football in Portugal.