FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fort Lauderdale United FC (10-8-8, 38 PTS) is set to host Dallas Trinity FC (11-8-7, 40 PTS) in its final home regular season match of its inaugural season on Saturday evening. It’s a high-stakes clash between two evenly matched sides, each holding a win, a loss, and a draw in their previous three meetings this season. With just two games left and Fort Lauderdale sitting two points below the playoff line, a win in Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. showdown would propel the club into postseason position with just one match to go – making this 90 minutes a potential turning point in the club’s inaugural campaign.
Fort Lauderdale United FC walks into Saturday’s matchup with a decent bit of momentum after its two-match road trip. After going six matches winless, Friday night’s hard-fought win in Lexington and Tuesday night’s gritty draw in DC have the FTL club entering the match earning four points in its last two matches. Fort Lauderdale’s attack has found its rhythm at just the right time, led by the dynamic trio of Addie McCain (10 goals, 2 assists), Jasmine Hamid (9 goals, 2 assists), and Kiara Locklear (4 goals, 4 assists). With scoring threats across the front line, FTL’s offense brings consistency, depth and the ability to punish defenses from multiple angles. Defensively, the team is anchored by veteran center back Laurel Ansbrow and goalkeeper Cosette Morché, while left back Sabrina McNeill has begun to find her form, scoring the clutch game-tying goal in Tuesday’s thriller against DC Power FC. With momentum building and both ends of the pitch clicking, Fort Lauderdale United is heating up at the perfect time in its playoff push.
Dallas Trinity FC enters Saturday’s clash in a bit of a slump, having dropped three of its last five matches – including back-to-back defeats to Tampa Bay Sun FC (0-1) and DC Power FC (2-3). Clinging to a playoff spot just two points ahead of Fort Lauderdale, the pressure will be on for Dallas to steady the ship in enemy territory. Offensively, Dallas boasts one of the most well-rounded attacks in the league, led by Allie Thornton – who sits tied atop the USL Super League scoring chart with 12 goals – and Chioma Ubogagu, the league’s second-leading assist provider (6). Defensively, the club is led by goalkeeper Madison White – the tied leader in clean sheets in the league. With an in-form Fort Lauderdale side awaiting, Dallas will have no margin for error when it steps onto the pitch Saturday night.
Matchup History
The two clubs first met on November 2 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, where Fort Lauderdale battled through a hard-fought road match but ultimately fell 1-0 in heartbreaking fashion.
The rematch on December 1 brought fireworks to Beyond Bancard Field, as McCain and Hamid each found the back of the net to secure a 2-1 victory for FTL on home turf.
Their most recent clash came on April 19, once again at the Cotton Bowl. Locklear provided the breakthrough for Fort Lauderdale, but the evenly matched contest ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving both sides with a share of the points.
Where to Watch
The match is set to kick-off at 7:30 p.m. and it will be streamed on the Peacock app and available for local viewing on FanDuel Sports Network. The direct link to watch the match can be found here.
Tickets
Season ticket packages for all home matches, as well as single-game tickets can be purchased here. FTL UTD’s next – and final – regular season home match is scheduled for Saturday, May 24 against Dallas Trinity FC for Fan Appreciation Night. The two sides are evenly matched this season, with one win apiece and a draw in their three meetings.