Purdum Bolsters Soccer Roster with Three Transfer Portal Additions

LARAMIE, Wyoming (6/19/25) – University of Wyoming soccer head coach Josh Purdum added to his roster this spring. He’s set to welcome in three student-athletes from the transfer portal ahead of the 2025 season. Julia Herges, Kaiya Ridley and Lauren Westwood will join the Cowgirls ahead of the 2025 season. 

“We are really excited to welcome Lauren, Julia and Kaiya’s experience into the mix,” Purdum said. “All three were incredible in the recruiting process and stood out as great people that will complement the team and the University of Wyoming very well.”

Julia Herges (Abilene Christian)

Herges is a goalkeeper who played her first two seasons at Abilene Christian. She made nine appearances with one start as a Wildcat. Herges allowed six goals with 10 saves for a GAA of 1.57.

Herges is originally from Scottsdale, Arizona. She attended Pinnacle High School.

Kaiya Ridley (Boston)

Ridley, formerly Stewart, is a midfielder/forward who competed for two seasons at Boston. She made 37 appearances with one start as a Terrier. Ridley logged nine points with three goals and three assists. She fired 23 shots in all and 14 of those were on frame. Ridley boasted her first-career goal at Colgate as a freshman and had a brace versus Lehigh as a sophomore.

Ridley is originally from Gilroy, California. She attended Christopher High School. Ridley’s sister, Sonte, played volleyball at Wyoming. 

Lauren Westwood (St. Bonaventure)

Westwood is a defender who played for two seasons at St. Bonaventure. She made 29 appearances with 28 starts as a Bonnie. Westwood recorded four points with one goal and two assists. She helped St. Bonaventure limit their foes to one or fewer goals on 16 different occasions over the past two seasons and six of those were shutouts.

Westwood is originally from Farnborough, Hampshire, England. She attended the John Madejski Academy.