Baltimore, MD
HOMETOWN
West Virginia
COLLEGE
2025/26 Season:
Previous Experience:
A well-rounded midfielder, McCarthy is calm and confident on the ball, able to cover ground effectively and play with composure under pressure. McCarthy’s skill set fits perfectly into Fort Lauderdale United’s tactical approach, where she’ll add depth and youth to a retooled midfield group.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, McCarthy moved to the Mountain State to play college soccer at West Virginia University. She made an immediate impact, earning Big 12 All-Freshman Team honors after her debut season with two assists across 12 appearances, including six starts. Over five seasons as a Mountaineer, McCarthy featured in 91 matches with 68 starts, totaling more than 5,100 minutes.
McCarthy capped off her collegiate career with a standout 2024 season, recording 4 goals and 6 assists across 20 starts. The midfielder was named to the All-Big 12 First Team, the All-Midwest Region Second Team and was honored as West Virginia’s Team MVP after her dominant year. At the conclusion of her college career, McCarthy finished just outside the top 10 in career appearances in program history.
McCarthy is the second Mountaineer to sign with Fort Lauderdale, as forward Sh’nia Gordon also played her college soccer in Morgantown. A midfielder with plenty of potential and a versatile skill set, McCarthy will look to impact the game on all levels as Fort Lauderdale United continues to build its roster with its eyes on another deep playoff run.
More About Lilly:
- Favorite Foods
- French Toast
- Pizza
- Sushi
- Favorite TV Shows
- Gossip Girl
- Desperate Housewives
- The OC
- Favorite Movies
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Inception
- The Notebook
- Favorite Music Artists
- Sade
- Lana Del Rey
- SZA
- Fun Facts
- Peonies & lilies are her favorite flowers – she always has them in her apartment.
- Lilly loves iced lattes, even when it’s freezing outside!
- She enjoys stopping at farmers markets to pick out fresh flowers & fresh fruit!
