In Purdue soccer history, 10 former student-athletes have been drafted to a professional organization. The players represent teams such as the Chicago Red Stars, NC Courage, and most recently, AFC Toronto.
SARAH GRIFFITH | 35TH OVERALL PICK IN THE NWSL DRAFT TO CHICAGO RED STARS
Sarah Griffith played her final season at Purdue in 2021, leaving the program and storied career with 19 marks in the record book. In 2022, she was selected 35th overall in the NWSL Draft. Griffith and Marisa Bova were the first two NWSL Draft picks in program history.
During her time with the Red Stars, Griffith has scored two goals, with three assists, while making 12 starts. During the 2022 season, Griffith helped the Red Stars to a playoff berth.
Griffith still holds the records at Purdue for most goals in a season, most consecutive games with a goal, and most game-winning goals in a season.
MARISA BOVA | 45TH OVERALL PICK IN THE NWSL DRAFT TO THE NC COURAGE
Marisa Bova joined the ranks of Pro Boilers when she was drafted as the second-ever NWSL pick from Purdue to the NC Courage. The goalkeeper was selected 45th overall during the 2022 draft. She is now in her third year with the NC Courage.
Bova finished her career as a Boilermaker ranked second in team history with 21 shutouts, a 0.91 goals-against average, and an .807 save percentage.
CLOEY UDDENBERG | AFC TORONTO
Cloey Uddenberg is the most recent to join the ranks of Pro Boilermakers after making it official with AFC Toronto. As a native of Canada, Uddenberg will return to her roots beginning her professional career at York Lions Stadium.
Uddenberg played her final year of collegiate soccer at Purdue, after making the move from South Alabama alongside the coaching staff, and head coach, Richard Moodie. She played in all 18 games for the Boilermakers, totaling 1,521 minutes, while recording one goal in the 2024 season.
MADDY WILLIAMS | PSV EINDHOVEN
Maddy Williams signed her first professional contract with the Dutch club PSV Eindhoven in 2018. After completing her senior season with the Boilermakers, Williams was also invited to the USWNT training camp.
After playing with PSV and Real Zaragoza overseas, Williams returned to the states and now plays for the Indy Eleven, where she has scored nine goals with 19 points in 2023.
Williams was a standout for Purdue, named All Big-Ten and an All-American by United Soccer Coaches and Top-Drawer Soccer. She was the 2017 Big Ten Forward of the Year, and finished her career leading the Boilermakers in goals (38), assists (26), and points (102).
ENA SABANAGIC | ABB FOMGET
Ena Sabanagic signed with HK Kópavogur in July of 2021 to play in Iceland's Women's Champions League. She currently plays for ABB Fomget.
During her career at Purdue, she played in 61 matches, scoring five goals, with one assist, over 1,730 minutes played. She netted two game-winning goals against top-25 opponents.
GRACE WALSH | REAL OVIEDO
Grace Walsh signed with Real Oviedo in July of 2022, making her the 6th professional player from Purdue, and the fourth from the 2021 team.
Walsh was named All-Big Ten Third Team in 2021 as well as Academic All-Big Ten in back-to-back seasons. Walsh was also named to the preseason Big Ten honors in 2019.
