Tarzana, CA
HOMETOWN
Duke
COLLEGE
2025/26 Season:
Previous Experience:
A versatile midfielder capable of playing anywhere across the middle of the park, Nabet brings valuable depth and flexibility to Fort Lauderdale’s midfield. Her vision and precision in picking out passes, combined with an ability to influence play on and off the ball, make her a perfect fit for the club during the 2025/26 campaign.
A native of Tarzana, California, and a first-generation Persian-American, Nabet played her youth soccer with Real So Cal before starring at Chaminade College Prep. She took a different path and walked on at her dream school – Duke University – in 2017 and earned a scholarship after three standout seasons. Over five years as a Blue Devil, Nabet made 55 starts in 86 appearances, recording two goals and six assists in 5,129 minutes while helping Duke reach the NCAA Tournament each season.
After wrapping up her career at Duke, Nabet was selected 36th overall in the 2022 NWSL Draft by Angel City FC, becoming the first female Persian-American professional soccer player in the United States. Over three seasons in Los Angeles, she made 15 starts across 35 appearances, logging 1,324 minutes from 2022-24. Known for her ability to keep possession and link play, Nabet has completed 78.5 percent of her passes while helping drive Angel City’s midfield.
A versatile midfielder with the potential to influence matches at any moment, Nabet brings both experience and adaptability to Fort Lauderdale United’s midfield as the club eyes a return to the postseason.
More About Lily:
- Favorite Foods
- Persian Food
- Sushi
- Thai Food
- Favorite TV Shows
- Sex and the City
- Criminal Minds
- All or Nothing
- Favorite Movies
- Dark Night
- The Fast & The Furious (Series)
- James Bond (Series)
- Favorite Music Artists
- Mariah the Scientist
- Frank Ocean
- Kendrick Lamar
- Fun Facts
- Lily is a first generation American!
- She has two dogs.
- Lily loves fashion!
