FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2012) – The Fort Lauderdale Strikers have signed forward Halili Nagime for the 2012 season. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

“Halili is another attacking option we’re bringing into our group,” said Strikers head coach Daryl Shore. “We expect him to compete and contribute in our quest to win the championship.”

The 18-year-old striker spent last season with Auckland City FC in New Zealand. The team competes in the ASB Premiership which is the highest level of domestic soccer in the country.

Nagime was born in Massachusetts, but grew up in Brazil and has dual citizenship.  

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