FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 31, 2026) — Fort Lauderdale United FC today announced Affiniti as an Official Kit Partner, launching a multi-faceted partnership designed to connect the club, local businesses and communities across South Florida. As part of the agreement, the Affiniti brand will be featured prominently on Fort Lauderdale United FC’s official kit, as well as throughout Amerant Bank Field, broadcasts, matchday activations and the club’s digital platforms.
Beyond the visibility of the kit partnership, the relationship brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to supporting the South Florida business community.
“We first built our relationship with Tommy by bringing his businesses onto the platform, and it quickly became clear what a class operator he is,” said Sahil Phadnis, President and Co-Founder of Affiniti. “So when he brought this opportunity to us, partnering with Fort Lauderdale United FC was an easy decision. Together, we can put real financial tools in the hands of the owners and families who keep this region running.” said Sahil Phadnis, Co-Founder & President of Affiniti.
Affiniti provides a financial operating platform built for small and medium-sized businesses, combining cards, banking, accounts payable, expense management and workflow automation into one system. Through the partnership, Fort Lauderdale United FC and Affiniti will create opportunities to connect South Florida business owners with financial tools designed to help them save time, operate more efficiently and grow.
“We’re proud to welcome Affiniti as an Official Kit Partner of Fort Lauderdale United FC,” said Tommy Smith, Founder and Chairman of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “This partnership is about much more than a logo on our jersey. Affiniti understands the entrepreneurs and small businesses that help drive South Florida forward. Together, we have an opportunity to bring our club, Affiniti and the community closer through soccer, business and a shared investment in this region.”
A Shared Commitment to South Florida
That community-first approach made Affiniti a natural fit for the club. South Florida’s small businesses — from contractors and home-services companies to medical practices, entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses — are an important part of the communities Fort Lauderdale United FC represents.
Through the partnership, the organizations will work together to create meaningful opportunities for those businesses to engage with the club while gaining greater access to tools and resources designed to support their growth.
About Fort Lauderdale United FC
Fort Lauderdale United FC is South Florida’s professional soccer club, featuring a women’s team competing in the Gainbridge Super League and a men’s team set to debut in USL League One in 2027. Together with its youth development and pre-professional programs, Fort Lauderdale United FC is building a connected soccer organization designed to grow the game, develop players and create lasting relationships with communities across South Florida.
About Affiniti
Affiniti is a financial platform built to power the next generation of small and medium-sized businesses. Designed for backbone industries across the U.S. economy, Affiniti brings together cards, expense management, accounts payable, banking and workflow automation into one unified system that helps businesses streamline financial operations and grow more efficiently. For more information, visit affiniti.com.
