Moodie Brings in Ten on Signing DayMoodie Brings in Ten on Signing Day

Moodie Brings in Ten on Signing Day

Head soccer coach, Richard Moodie, announced the signing of ten new players for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year.

by Jenna Geffert

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Head soccer coach, Richard Moodie, announced the signing of ten new players for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year.

The roster features Isabelle (Izzy) Bramble, Elizabeth Burfeind, Sydney Cook, Montgomery Draham, Addison Feldman, Reese Kay, Charlotte McMurtrie, Zoe Miles, Chiara Nicolazzo and Kate Noel.

We are excited about our 2026 recruiting class — a special group that combines great talent with even better character. This class brings both skill and determination that will elevate our program and strengthen our squad. We can’t wait to welcome these student-athletes to campus and get started!
Richard Moodie

Richard Moodie

Head Soccer Coach

Isabelle Bramble

Position: Goalkeeper

Hometown: Vineyard, Utah

High School: Mountain View High School

Intended Major: Kinesiology

Club Team: Utah Celtic FC

Prior to Purdue:

  • USYNT ID Clinic (‘22, ’23)
  • 2025 Top Drawer Soccer Regional Position Rankings for 2026 #6
  • 2025 Top Drawer Soccer National Position Rankings for 2026 #12
  • 2025 Top Drawer Soccer National Individual Rankings for 2026 #112
  • 2025 GA Champions Cup Finalist 
  • State Quarterfinalist in High School (‘23, ‘24, ‘25)
  • 2022 USYNT National ID Camp at Chula Vista
  • Utah State ODP team (‘20, ‘22, ‘24) Named a captain in (‘22, ‘24)
  • 2024 All-State Second Team
  • All-State Honorable Mention (‘22, ‘23)
  • 4x Academic All-State (‘22, ‘23, ‘24, ‘25)
  • 2025 Varsity High School Soccer Captain
  • 2022 GA Talent ID Southwest/Mountain West Regional Camp
  • 2x GA Mountain West Regional ID Camp (‘23, ‘24)
  • 2x GA National ID Camp (‘22, ‘24)
  • 2023 GA National Finals - 6th place with Utah Celtic FC
  • 2025 GA Champions Cup finalists with Utah Celtic FC
  • Amateur training player with the Utah Royals FC NWSL team from August of 2023 to April 2025
  •  Participated in a scrimmage with the Utah Royals FC NWSL team on February 21st, 2025 against the BYU women’s soccer team, playing 17 minutes and maintaining the clean sheet
  • Will graduate taking Biology honors, English Honors, and World History Honors

Personal:
Her parents are Scott and Catherine Bramble, and she has two siblings,Madeline and Evelyn. Her grandfather, Curt Bramble, wrestled at Notre Dame. She chose Purdue because of the coaching staff and the environment they are creating, as well as the competitive nature of the program. 

Elizabeth Burfeind

Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Frankfort, Ill.

High School: Lincoln Way East High School

Intended Major: Economics

Club Team: Galaxy SC Naperville 

Prior to Purdue:

  • 2025 All-State Selection
  • 2025 All-Area Selection
  • 3x National Champion (‘22, ‘23, ‘25)
  • 2x State Cup Championship Titles (U14 & U15)
  • 3x Regional Champion
  • 2x Sectional Champion
  • Super Sectional Champion
  • 2023 IHSA State Tournament 4th Place
  • 2024 Girls Academy National Talent ID
  • 2024 All-Conference Selection
  • 2023 All Sectional Selection
  • 2023 All-Academic Selection
  • 2023 Girls Academy Team Representative
  • 2022 Best XI National Championship Tournament
  • 2022 USYNT National Talent ID
  • 2021 Best National League Pro
  • 3x ODP Midwest Regional Team
  • Had a perfect 20-0-0 season with Galaxy SC 
  • Scored 31 goals in high school, with 33 assists
  • National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Honors Society Member, Math Honors Society Member, Spanish Honors Society Member, Science Honors Society Member, Goal Seal of Biliteracy, and High Honor Roll honoree

Personal:
Parents are William and Kara Burfeind. She has one sibling, William. Her grandfather, William F. Burfeind III, swam and played baseball at Valparaiso. She chose Purdue because of the academic reputation and the university’s commitment to success.

Sydney Cook

Position: Defender

Hometown: Fishers, Ind.

High School: Hamilton Southeastern High School

Intended Major: Public Health

Club Team: Indy Premier United 

Prior to Purdue:

  • Hoosier Crossroads Conference Champion (‘23, ‘25)
  • 2025 Sectional Champion
  • 2025 Regional Champion
  • 2025 State Champion
  • 2025 First-Team All State
  • 2025 All-District First Team Selection
  • 6x 2025 Player of the Match
  • 2024 All-State Second Team Selection
  • 2024 All-Conference Selection
  • 2024 MVP of Defense
  • 2023 Royal Pride Award for Character
  • Girls Academy Team Representative since 2023
  • Finished the 2025 season with 5 goals, 3 assists, and 12 points over 64 games played
  • Academic All-State Honoree (‘24, ‘25)

Personal:
Her parents are Karin and Brian Cook. Her cousin, Matthew, attended Purdue from 1990-1994. She chose Purdue because of the competitive environment created by the players and the coaches as well as their commitment to excellence.

Montgomery Draham

Position: Winger

Hometown: Somerdale N.J

High School: Sterling High School

Intended Major: Radiological Health Sciences

Club Team: Real JFC

Prior to Purdue:

  • 2025 High-School All American
  • 2025 Capelli Sport North America ID Team Selection (one of 18 players to compete in Denmark)
  • 2025 USWNT U18/19 Domestic Training Camp
  • 2025 First-Team All Conference (‘22, ‘23, ‘24, ‘25)
  • 2025 First-Team All South Jersey (‘23, ‘24, ‘25)
  • 2025 Colonial Conference All Star Team Selection
  • 2025 All South Jersey Senior All Star Game Selection
  • Finished the 2025 season with 21 goals, 7 assists, career with 71 goals and 28 assists
  • NJGSCA All-State Recognition (‘22, ‘23, ‘24)
  • NJGSCA Top 20 South Region Selection (‘23, ‘24)
  • 2023 Prep Soccer South Jersey Coaches Cup Standout Player
  • 2023 GA ID Event, GA Goal of the Year nominee
  • GA ID Event, USYNT ID (‘21, ‘22)
  • Colonial Conference Champion (‘22, ‘23)
  • 2022 First-Ever South Jersey Coaches Cup Champions in school history
  • Finalist for South Jersey Group 2 Championship (‘22, ‘24)
  • Went undefeated in Girls Academy Mid-Atlantic Conference in 2025 season for Real JFC
  • 2019 US Youth Futsal Team - Played in Portugal
  • 2024 All-Conference Second Team for Lacrosse
  • Semifinalist in South Jersey Group 2 Championship for basketball
  • Vice President of National Honor Society, Board of Education Student-Athlete Award recipient, and Student-Athlete Scholars Acceptance

Personal:
Her parents are Bill and Nicole Draham, and she has three siblings, Taylor, Morgan, and Dakota. She chose Purdue because of the coaching staff and team environment as well as how the school will challenge her both athletically and academically.

Addison Feldman

Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah

High School: East High School

Intended Major: Undecided

Club Team: Utah Celtic FC

Prior to Purdue:

  • U16 USYNT, attended 5 camps, 6 Caps
  • UEFA Friendship Tournament (2 goals, 2 assists)
  • U17 USYNT, attended 7 camps, 8 Caps
  • 4 Nations Tournament Champion (2 assists)
  • Girls Academy Champions Cup Finalist - Best XI
  • 3x Girls Academy Playoff Qualifier
  • 2x State Cup Champion with Utah Celtic FC
  • Regional Champion with Utah Celtic FC
  • National Champion Playoff Qualifier with Utah Celtic FC (5 goals, 3 assists)
  • 3x All-State selection
  • 3x All-Region Selection
  • Played 43 career games in high school with 39 goals and 37 assists
  • High school Varsity Soccer captain
  • Multi-Year Honor Roll member at East High School

Personal:
Her parents are Nathaniel Feldman and Melissa Trapalis and she has one sister, Mia Feldman, who plays soccer for Middlebury College. Her father swam at Linfield College, and her mother ran track and cross country at Linfield College. Her relative, Melvin Feldman, got a degree from Purdue in 1950 in Metallurgical Engineering. She chose Purdue because of the coaching staff and their vision for the program, as well as the community feel of the school.

Reese Kay

Position: Utility

Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

High School: Bill Crothers S.S.

Intended Major: Marketing

Club Team: National Development Center Ontario

Prior to Purdue:

  • 2025 U17 World Cup Qualifier with Team Canada
  • 2024 League 1 Champion
  • 2024 U17 CONCACAF Bronze Medalist
  • U17 Team Canada Captain (‘24, ‘25)
  • U17 Team Canada vs Portugal and Sweden
  • 2022 Charity Shield Champion
  • 2022 Ontario Provincial Team Selection
  • Charity Shield Finalist (‘22, ‘23)
  • 4x Honor Roll Student

Personal:
Her parents are Kristina and Alex Kay, and she has one sibling, Taylor. Her mother, Kristina, played hockey at Saint Lawrence University. She chose Purdue because of the outstanding academic reputation as well as the facilities, the coaching staff, team culture, and the opportunities with the soccer team.

Charlotte McMurtrie

Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mich.

High School: Greenhills High School

Intended Major: Economics

Club Team: Michigan Hawks

Prior to Purdue:

  • 2025 Prep Soccer Best XI from playoffs
  • 2025 All-Conference First Team
  • Top Drawer Soccer Top 150 Selection
  • Prep Soccer Rank Selection #83
  • USA Talent ID Center
  • Top Drawer Soccer U17 Players to Watch
  • Top Drawer Soccer U17 Stars to Know
  • 2023 ECNL National Champion
  • High School Conference Champion
  • On the #1 ranked team in the country

Personal:
Her parents are Amanda and Dan, and she has two siblings, Caroline and Kate. She chose Purdue because of the amazing coaching staff and their vision for the soccer program, as well as Purdue’s strong academic prowess.

Zoe Miles

Position: Winger

Hometown: Sugarland, Texas

High School: Texas Connections Academy

Intended Major: Financial Engineering

Club Team: Rangers MLS Next, Solar FC ECNL

Prior to Purdue:

  • USYNT National ID Camp Invitee
  • NWSL Houston Dash Camp Invitee
  • NWSL San Diego Wave Camp Invitee
  • Player for Solo FC, Hope Solo’s TST team for summer 2026
  • Scored 6 goals for the MLS Next Houston Rangers
  • 2022 ECNL National Champion with Solar FC 08
  • 2023 ECNL National Champion with Solar FC 07

Personal:
Her parents are Gerard Miles and Perneisha Tredway. She has two siblings, Kash-Beckham and Madison. She chose Purdue because of its strong athletic program, top-tier academic reputation and supportive team culture. 

Chiara Nicolazzo

Position: Winger

Hometown: Beamsville, Ontario, Canada

High School: Blessed Trinity High School

Intended Major: Brain and Behavioral Science

Club Team: Hamilton United SC

Prior to Purdue:

  • 2025 Selection for the U17 Canadian National Team Mima Cup
  • 2025 Selection for the Canadian Women’s Nike Tome Street Soccer Team
  • 2025 League 1 Ontario U20 Young Player of the Year
  • 2025 3x as a starter for Women’s League 1 Ontario
  • 2025 League 1 Ontario Second Team
  • 2025 Charity Shield Provincial Champion
  • 2025 Canadian National Finalist - scored 5 goals at Nationals
  • 2025 First-Team MVP for Blessed Trinity High School
  • Selection for the Canadian National Championship
  • Selected and played for the National Development Center of Ontario (‘24, ‘25)
  • 2025 Women’s League 1 Ontario player - scored 8 goals, led the team
  • 2025 top scorer for Hamilton United U17 with 15 goals
  • 2025 Blessed Trinity top goal scorer
  • 2024 U17 Hamilton United - 15 goals
  • 2024 FMS Pro Player of the Match
  • 2024 Mississauga Showcase Player of the Match
  • 2024 Hamilton United OPDL Provincial Summer Games Champion
  • 2024 WNY Flash National Qualifier
  • The OPDL Gary Miller 
  • Blessed Trinity City Champion (‘23, ‘24)
  • 2023 2x MVP at Ontario Provincial Competition
  • MVP at FTF Canada, MVP at Woodbridge Showcase, MVP at Skyway Series
  • Selected for the Ontario Provincial Team (‘22, ‘23)
  • Member of the honor roll in grades 9, 10, and 11
  • Athlete of the Month (‘23, ‘24)

Personal:
Her parents are Abby and Frank, and she has two siblings, her brother, Romero, who plays soccer at Canisius College, and Xavier. She chose Purdue because of the ideal environment for her to pursue academic, athletic, and personal goals. Purdue also offers the opportunity to compete at a high level of competition.

Kate Noel

Position: Defender

Hometown: Fishers, Ind.

High School: Hamilton Southeastern High School 

Intended Major: Business/Marketing

Club Team: Indy Premier United

Prior to Purdue:

  • GA Mid-America Talent ID (‘24, ‘25)
  • Hoosier Crossroads Conference Champions (‘23, ‘25)
  • 2025 Sectional Champion
  • 2025 Regional Champion
  • 2025 State Champion
  • 2025 27-2-1 record with Indy Premier United
  • 2025 21-0-1 record with Hamilton Southeastern
  • GA Mid-America Conference Champion (‘23/24, ‘24/25)
  • 2024 National Talent ID
  • 2024 All-District First Team
  • 2024 All-State First Team
  • 2023 Rookie of the Year
  • Academic All-State Honoree, Scholar-Athlete, and will graduate Magna Cum Laude

Personal:
Her parents are Kevin and Kelly Noel, and she has one sibling, Tyler. Her father, Kevin, attended Purdue from 1989-1994, and her grandfather, Rodney, attended from 1965-1977. She chose Purdue because of the dedicated coaching staff, strong academics, and excellent facilities.

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