Fort Lauderdale United FC
First women's professional soccer team in Fort Lauderdale
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Zelnick enters the 2025/26 season as one of Fort Lauderdale United FC’s Academy contract players.
From Cooper City, playing for NSU University School. Named to the 2024/25 4A-1A All-Broward County First Team after a dominant season.
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Cagle enters the 2025/26 season as one of Fort Lauderdale United FC’s Academy contract players.
From Clemmons, North Carolina. Earned seven USYNT camp invites and four NWSL camp invites; named First Team All-Conference in ECNL the past two seasons.
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Harrell enters the 2025/26 season as one of Fort Lauderdale United FC’s Academy contract players.
Fort Lauderdale native who plays for American Heritage. Two-time ODP National Team member; appeared in the 2025 ECNL Continental Game and the U-19 Capelli National Team. Named All-Conference in ECNL at U-16 and U-17 levels.
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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.
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A well-rounded yet dynamic attacking midfielder, Nyamekye brings a diverse skill set that makes her a constant challenge for opponents. Whether striking from distance, breaking down defenders in one-on-one situations or threading precise through balls, the 19-year-old Nyamekye adds creativity and attacking power to Fort Lauderdale’s midfield unit.
A native of Kumasi, Ghana, Nyamekye began her professional career in 2021 with Dreamz Ladies of the Women’s Premier League in Ghana. Over three seasons with her hometown club, she scored 31 goals in 41 appearances before signing with NJ/NY Gotham FC in December 2024. Despite departing midseason, Nyamekye still finished third in the league in scoring with 11 goals in just 10 games. In 2025, she made her NWSL debut on April 19 and has appeared in two matches for Gotham.
On the international stage, Nyamekye has quickly become a key figure for her home nation of Ghana. She earned her senior debut in 2023 at just 17 years old and broke out at the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations, recording a goal and an assist. She scored the go-ahead goal in the Semifinal against Morocco and provided an assist in a group-stage win over Tanzania, helping the Black Queens claim the bronze medal with a victory over South Africa. Nyamekye also captained Ghana at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, where she tallied two goals and an assist.
Another dynamic presence in the midfield, Nyamekye is expected to be a key contributor as Fort Lauderdale United looks to make another push toward the Super League Final.
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A tenacious presence in the midfield, Baldwin brings intelligence, experience and toughness to the middle of the park for Fort Lauderdale. The veteran’s ability to ignite counterattacks with composed and incisive passing, combined with her strength in winning tackles and reading play defensively, makes her an ideal fit for Fort Lauderdale United’s retooled midfield.
A native of Oakton, Virginia, Baldwin played collegiate soccer at the University of Tennessee, where she made an immediate impact by earning SEC All-Freshman honors in 2014. Over three seasons in Knoxville, she started 52 matches and tallied six goals and four assists. Following her college career, Baldwin made history as the first-ever foreign signing for Sporting CP in Portugal.
Baldwin spent eight seasons in Portugal, playing for Sporting CP (2017-2021), Torreense (2021-2022), Benfica (2022), Damaiense (2022-2023) and SC Braga (2023-24) before returning to Torreense in 2024-25 for her final season abroad. During her time overseas, Baldwin appeared in 148 matches, scoring 14 goals, and earned a spot on the Onze Do Ano – the Liga Portuguesa Feminina’s Best XI – for the 2018/19 season after a standout campaign. Over eight seasons, Baldwin collected multiple trophies, including two Portuguese Cups, two Portuguese Super Cups and a Portuguese League title.
At the international level, Baldwin represented the United States with the U-20 National Team at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, appearing in matches against Germany and China. The midfielder later joined the U-23 team for the 2019 Nordic Tournament, making another appearance for the States in a trio of matches against . In 2024, Baldwin was one of 18 players called up to take part in the U.S. Women’s National Futsal training camp ahead of the 2025 Concacaf Women’s Futsal Championship.
A veteran midfielder with years of overseas experience, Baldwin adds depth and leadership to a Fort Lauderdale midfield built with eyes on a return to the Final.
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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.
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A dominant goalscorer with a relentless engine and a powerful strike, Van Treeck brings a unique profile to Fort Lauderdale’s midfield group. The Lipscomb standout’s attacking instincts, nose for goal and ability to score from distance adds a new dimension to a retooled midfield for Fort Lauderdale United.
A native of Mount Pleasant Mills, Pennsylvania, Van Treeck began her collegiate career at Penn State before transferring to Lipscomb. She made an immediate impact in her first season as a Bison, scoring 9 goals and earning All-ASUN First Team honors. After missing most of the following season in 2022, Van Treeck bounced back and dominated her final two campaigns in Tennessee. The forward started 36 matches and tallied 25 goals over that span, earning back-to-back ASUN Player of the Year awards, consecutive All-ASUN First Team selections and All-Region honors in both seasons – First Team in 2022 and Second Team in 2023. Van Treeck concluded her college career and departed Lipscomb as one of, if not, the best players in program history.
A midfielder with a dominant nose for goal, Van Treeck will add another attacking presence to Fort Lauderdale’s midfield as the club gears up for another title chase.
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A creative force in the midfield, Gonzalez exemplifies the qualities Fort Lauderdale demands in its attacking playmakers. Her command on the ball, elite vision in threading incisive passes and ability to strike with power and precision from distance make her a constant threat. Paired with the club’s pace and width in the final third, her presence adds another dynamic layer to Fort Lauderdale’s already potent attack.
Gonzalez began her collegiate career at East Carolina, spending two seasons with the Pirates before transferring to Marshall, where she quickly became a key figure for the Thundering Herd. Over her final two seasons, she started all 35 matches and capped off her college career with a standout 2022 campaign, tallying 7 goals and 3 assists while leading the Sun Belt in shots (68) and earning All-Sun Belt Second Team honors.
The midfielder opened her professional career with Danish first-division side Thisted, where she made five appearances during the 2023/24 season. Ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, she returned stateside and joined Carolina Ascent FC, playing a key role in the club’s run to the inaugural Players’ Shield – awarded to the team with the league’s best regular-season record. The midfielder appeared in 23 matches, starting 7, and logged 843 minutes across the 29-match season. Gonzalez tallied her lone goal of the season in the Super League Semifinal against Fort Lauderdale, while also adding an assist, 18 key passes, 32 duels won and a 75.1% passing accuracy across the campaign.
Gonzalez has also been a mainstay with the Dominican Republic National Team, dating all the way back to 2021. The Marshall product played a pivotal role in the nation’s qualification for the inaugural W Gold Cup, scoring the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Guyana during the 2024 Prelims. Gonzalez most recently featured in a pair of friendlies against Honduras, starting both while scoring a goal in the initial match on May 29.
An experienced pro with National team experience, Gonzalez will look to be a key piece for Fort Lauderdale United’s attack as it continues building its squad with an eye on another title run.
