Miami, FL
HOMETOWN
Doral Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
2025/26 Season:
After beginning the season on an Academy contract, Todd earned a professional deal ahead of the spring portion of the campaign, becoming just the second player in club history to sign a pro contract after starting in the Fort Lauderdale United Academy. The 18-year-old midfielder made her professional debut on January 31 against Lexington SC and recorded an assist, becoming the third-youngest player in league history to do so. The Miami native went on to make 11 appearances with two starts, totaling 316 minutes while contributing an assist, three key passes, 26 duels won, and nine tackles won during a promising rookie season.
Player Bio:
Daniela Todd opened the 2025/26 season on an Academy contract before signing a professional deal ahead of the start of the spring portion of the season. With her signing, Todd now becomes the second player in club history to earn a professional deal after beginning her career within the Fort Lauderdale United Academy (Taylor Smith).
The 17-year-old midfielder has been a regular contributor for the Colombia U-17 National Team and played a key role at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, helping Colombia reach the Round of 16 for the second-best finish in the country’s history. Todd appeared in all four matches, starting two and totaling 205 minutes, and featured prominently in group-stage wins over South Korea and Ivory Coast before Colombia fell to Japan in the knockout stage. Capable of contributing in both defense and midfield, Todd adds valuable versatility for Fort Lauderdale down the stretch.
The signing further underscores Fort Lauderdale United FC’s commitment to providing a direct pathway from the academy to the professional level while continuing to strengthen its connection to the local community.
