Fort Lauderdale Utd (W)
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Wikipedia - Fort Lauderdale United FC
Fort Lauderdale United FC is an American professional women's soccer club based in Broward County, Florida, that competes in the USL Super League (USLS), one of two Division I women's soccer leagues in the United States. The team plays its home matches at a new soccer-specific stadium constructed at Nova Southeastern University.
The club is principally owned by Tommy Smith, who serves as chair and CEO.
History
On November 21, 2023, the USL Super League announced that it had awarded a franchise to Fort Lauderdale, making it the first professional women's soccer team in South Florida.
On January 25, 2024, former Premier League and MLS player Tyrone Mears was announced as the team's first head coach. On May 14, 2024, Felicia Knox was revealed as the team's first ever signing after being drafted by Angel City FC in the 2024 NWSL Draft. One day later, the club welcomed defender Laveni Vaka who made history as Tonga's first female professional soccer player. On June 26, 2024, the club announced its full coaching staff, with Alissa Rogers as Associate Head Coach and former Fort Lauderdale Strikers star Aly Hassan as Director of Recruitment.
On April 29, 2025, the team announced the launch of a men's side that is set to play in USL League One in 2026.
In their inaugural season, Fort Lauderdale finished fourth in the table and qualified for the 2024–25 USL Super League playoffs. Fort Lauderdale went on to be Carolina Ascent 2–1 in extra time to advance to the Finals. Taking Tampa Bay Sun FC into extra-time in the final, Fort Lauderdale eventually fell 1–0, finishing Runners-up on the season.