Philadelphia Lightning
Lightning strikes in Philly! The Philadelphia Lightning are the newest force in the East Division, ready to bring serious energy to one of the most passionate sports cities in America. As a 2025 expansion team, they hold a coveted top-3 pick in the NSL Draft—and with an ambitious ownership group leading the charge, don’t expect them to play it safe. Their inaugural roster is already stacked with electrifying talent: Egyptian maestro Mohamed Abouelghar, the dynamic Aly Abou Eleinen, U.S. standout Andrew Douglas, crafty Englishman Charlie Lee, experienced veteran Nathan Lake, Indian star Ramit Tandon, and rising talent Salim Khan. With this deep and dangerous lineup, Philly is primed to shake things up—and they’re bringing the thunder from Day 1.
Team Owners:
Tracey Specter
BG Lemmon
John White
The AceAly Abou EleinenSee Profile
Skiing StatesmanAndrew DouglasSee Profile
Smooth OperatorCharlie LeeSee Profile
The BulletMohamed AbouelgharSee Profile
The MilkmanNathan LakeSee Profile
The KaleidoscopeRamit TandonSee Profile
The DreamSalim KhanSee Profile
The HitmanYash BhargavaSee Profile
Opening in 2021 as the anchor facility of the Community Affiliate Network, the Specter Center will utilize its 20 courts, located on the campus of Drexel University in Philadelphia in 1 of 22 federally-designated Promise Zones, the Community Initiative will focus on engaging the entire community under one roof: Squash + Education Alliance participants, after school programs, public schools and universities, community partners, area residents, all to be playing and socializing alongside recreational squash players, league players, all the way up to the Team USA women and men who will be in residence and training at the center.
