Forwards

She began her collegiate career at Charlotte, where she earned Conference USA All-Freshman Team honors in 2021.After transferring to Lipscomb, Pralle’s impact was immediate and profound. In her junior year (2023), she was named to the Third Team All-ASUN, starting all 20 matches and contributing five goals and four assists.

Elevating her performance in her senior season, Pralle was honored as the ASUN Player of the Year, leading the conference with 19 goals and 4 assists—the highest single-season point total in program history. Her exceptional play earned her a place on the United Soccer Coaches Division I Women’s Soccer All-America Fourth Team, marking the first All-American accolade in the program’s history.

Pralle’s leadership and skill were instrumental in guiding the Bisons to their fourth conference title, solidifying her legacy as one of the most accomplished players in Lipscomb women’s soccer history.

Hermannsdottir is a talented midfielder who made a significant impact during her collegiate career at Florida Atlantic University.

A standout player, Thelma earned a spot on the 2022 All-Conference USA Third Team, showcasing her exceptional skills and dedication on the field. She closed her college career with a strong senior season, culminating in another well-deserved Third Team All-C-USA honor.

Hermannsdottir consistent performance and leadership make her a valuable asset to any professional team, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success.

In just her first career as a rookie for West Virginia University, Gordon finished third on her team in goals and tenth in the Big 12 Conference, naming her to the All-Big 12 Freshman Team.

Gordon cemented herself as an all-out dynamic attacker, scoring both game-winning goals and insurance goals to clinch her team’s victories. She finished second on her team and tenth in the Big 12 Conference with 15 points, four goals and seven assists, in her final year for the Mountaineers.

Gordon went full throttle into the professional stage, beginning at FC Metz in France. Gordon totaled 1,362 minutes and scored three goals in her 2019/20 debut season. She then joined Dijon FCO in France, where she netted seven goals in 22 league appearances.

In 2021, Gordon played for PFC CSKA Moscow in the Russian Women’s Football Championship and UEFA Women’s Champions League. Gordon then headed to the NWSL for Racing Louisville FC in 2022. 

Hamid’s knack for delivering decisive goals helped secure her team numerous victories, with three of her six goals in 2022 being game-winners, awarding her to the United Soccer Coaches All-East Region Team.

Hamid’s performance reached new heights during her senior year as she earned the CAA Midfielder of the Year, tying for the league lead with 14 goals and finishing in second with 32 points. Hamid’s dominance extended past her team as she led the league with 35 shots on goal and 90 shots. Her achievements named her to the United Soccer Coaches Third Team and All-ECAC Second Team honors.  

Embarking on a new chapter in the professional field, Hamid signed her first contract with Swedish club BK Hacken in 2024. 

Gomes’s skills were showcased on the international field, beginning in Brazil for Iranduba de Amazonia W in 2020. Gomes began building her reputation as an unstoppable force on offense by scoring two goals in her debut professional season. 

Gomes continued by playing for Albergaria/Durit W in Portugal in 2022. She scored five goals in just four matches. Gomes proved herself as being a player who can consistently score when given the opportunity. 

She continued to cultivate her skills with Cruz Azul W in Mexico, where she started in 29 games and scored 12 goals during the 2023/24 season. 

Gourley first made her mark as a forward for the University of Iowa, becoming named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team, before moving to Grand-Canyon University.

Known for her immense goal-scoring ability, Gourley earned First Team All-WAC honors and All-WAC First team at GCU. Gourley broke records in 2022, totaling 42 points and 18 goals, ranking her among the top five in the nation. 

Her gift for finding the back of the net will make her a great asset to Fort Lauderdale United FC’s offense. 

Nia Christopher arrives from Towson University with a career showered in success.

Christopher became the first Towson player since 2014 to make the All-CAA first team in 2021, having the third-highest goal-scoring season in Towson history. She was also awarded the College Soccer News National Player of the Week and CAA Offensive Player of the Week. 

The former Bermuda National team player broke multiple collegiate records for Towson such as setting the program’s single-game record. In 2022, Christopher was named All-CAA First Team, United Soccer Coaches All-East Region, and CAA All-Tournament Team.

As a UCF Knight, Henderson provided a defensive backbone, while being a powerful playmaker offensively, earning her five assists to tie for the team lead in 2021. 

Henderson became an instrumental part of the field, making 18 appearances and starting in eight matches for 887 minutes as a senior. 

She then played professionally for the Mallbackens IF in Sweden and Club Santos Femenil in Mexico, adding another dimension to her already impressive career.