Wardlow considered her decision to register for the
National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
2019 College Draft to be "nervewracking" due to the risk of potentially going undrafted.
Houston Dash selected her 21st overall in the draft,
Houston Dash (2019) Wardlow made her first professional appearance in October 2019, as a substitute in a club friendly match between the Dash and
Tigres UANL played in
Estadio Universitario. Wardlow started in the 5–2 victory against
Peamount United in the Champions Path tournament 9 qualifying semi-finals and played in the finals loss against
FC Twente, in which Spartak held a 3–0 lead in the 73rd minute but lost 3–5. She did not play for Spartak after November 2021, after filing a claim to FIFA.
ACF Fiorentina (2022–2023) On August 2, 2022, Wardlow joined
Serie A club
ACF Fiorentina. Wardlow signed a contract through the end of the Serie A season upon joining Fiorentina. She scored her first professional goal, a header from a free kick, against
F.C. Como on September 11, 2022, in a 2–1 victory.
Central Coast Mariners (2023–2024) In August 2023, Wardlow joined Australian club
Central Coast Mariners. In July 2024, the club announced that Wardlow departed the club.
Galatasaray (2024–2025) On 23 August 2024, Wardlow signed a one-year contract with
Turkish Super League club
Galatasaray.
Canberra United (2025–) In September 2025, Wardlow returned to Australia, joining
Canberra United for the
2025–26 A-League Women season. == Personal life ==