Uddenberg Signs Pro Contract with AFC Toronto

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Senior midfielder Cloey Uddenberg joined the ranks of pro Boilermakers after signing her first professional contract with AFC Toronto over Thanksgiving break. Uddenberg became the tenth member of Purdue soccer to sign a contract at the professional level, joining the ranks of former Boilermakers such as Sarah Griffith and Marisa Bova.

Richmond Hill, stand up! 🔥

Cloey Uddenberg—homegrown talent, midfield dynamo, and the newest addition to AFC Toronto!

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— AFC Toronto (@AFC_Toronto) November 28, 2024
 

"I am beyond excited to start my pro career right here at home in Toronto," Uddenberg said. "I have dreamed of this moment for many years and I can't wait to get started. I cannot wait to connect with the community and grow professional women's soccer right here in Canada."

Uddenberg began her collegiate soccer journey back in her home country of Canada, playing for the University of Guelph, where she was named the USPORTS Canadian Rookie of the year, as well as USPORTS Second-Team All Canadian, USPORTS All-Rookie Team, OUA West Rookie of the Year, and Ontario University Athletes First-Team All State. In her second season at Guelph, she was named to the Ontario University Athletes First-Team, for a second consecutive year, while playing and starting in all of the matches for the Gryphons. 

After gaining notice in her first two seasons due to her consistency, Uddenberg transferred to South Alabama for her junior year, playing in 18 matches for the Jaguars. At South Alabama, Uddenberg played under head coach Richard Moodie, and assistants Rob Ward, Adrian Cabado, and Carson Hamner, who would all make the move to West Lafayette to join the Boilermakers in 2023.

In her final season this fall, Uddenberg played in all 18 games totaling 1,521 minutes for Purdue, and collected 4,404 minutes in her collegiate career. Uddenberg had one goal for Purdue, coming against UIC (8/25/24), with three goals and three assists in her career. 

Uddenberg not only excelled on the collegiate stage, but also added to her star-studded  resume after playing internationally with the St. Kitts and Nevis Women's National team. Due to her work-ethic, talent, and dedication, she also captained the U20 St. Kitts and Nevis National team. 

Representing one of the six Northern Super League teams with AFC Toronto, Uddenberg is able to pay homage to her Canadian roots, and begin her professional career at York Lions Stadium.