Karli Williams Season 2025

Before Nebraska
Karli Williams, a native of Gretna, was a 2023 and 2025 first-team Super-State selection, a three-time Lincoln Journal Star Super State first-team honoree, playing for Coach Chase Hutchison at Gretna East High School. She was an Omaha World-Herald First-Team All-State member in 2025 and an Omaha World-Herald All-State Second Team selection in 2024. The midfielder helped Gretna to two Class A State Championships and a 44-0 combined record, before transferring to Gretna East where she earned her third and fourth State Championships and a 41-1 record across two seasons.

On the club side, Williams competed at the Gretna Elite Academy on the club side for Coach Jon Brezenski, earning 2023 first-team ECNL Midwest Conference and 2021/2022 ECNL second-team Midwest Conference honors.

Personal
Karli is the daughter of Shawn and Cindy Williams. She has one brother, Cooper, and is majoring in kinesiology.

Williams on Nebraska
“I chose Nebraska because of the amazing people and the facilities, while giving me the opportunity to stay close to home.”