FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 20, 2026) – Fort Lauderdale United FC’s USL League Team Men’s side continued its unbeaten start to the 2026 season, defeating Brevard SC in its home opener at Beyond Bancard Field. A pair of defenders found the back of the net for Fort Lauderdale, with Joackim Betina opening the scoring before Fabrizio Cubeddu put the game to bed, securing all three points for the club at home. With the victory, Fort Lauderdale has opened its season with a pair of victories and will have a chance to continue that run of form with three consecutive home games on tap.
Fort Lauderdale was on the attack from the opening whistle, threatening on numerous occasions by the attacking unit of Owen Barnett, Ethan Subachan and Malher Santi Possu. The club took the lead in the 31st minute after Subachan sent a in corner kick that was punched out by the Brevard keeper, but landed at the feet of Raul Leyva near the edge of the box. The hometown product played it back outside the box to Betina, who fired a one-touch, right-footed rocket into the left side of the net, giving Fort Lauderdale a 1-0 lead as it went into the halftime break.
The club opened the second half with the same intensity from the first, pressing to find a second goal. After Diego Valles was fouled on the right side in Brevard territory, both Subachan and David Bocuzzo stood over the ball. Subachan stepped up and sent in an incredible left-footed, in-swinging cross into the box, where Cubeddu soared in and clinically headed the ball into the back of the net, doubling Fort Lauderdale’s lead with just under an half hour remaining. Both sides continued to press, with Fort Lauderdale searching for a third goal while goalkeeper Nigel Van Haveren looked to preserve his second consecutive shutout. The scoreline remained the same, and Fort Lauderdale finished up a clean, dominant 2-0 victory over Brevard SC in its home opener.
Back In Action
Our Fort Lauderdale United FC USL League Two team will return to the pitch on Saturday, May 23 for its second consecutive home match, hosting FC Miami City at Beyond Bancard Field. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m., and entry into the match is free for all!
