FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 13, 2025) – Fort Lauderdale United FC is pleased to announce that Tropical Financial Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution based in Broward County, has become the club’s official credit union for the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season.
“We’re proud to welcome Tropical Financial Credit Union as a valued partner of Fort Lauderdale United FC,” said Tommy Smith, Chairman and Founder of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “Their deep roots in the South Florida community and commitment to financial empowerment make them an ideal teammate as we continue to build a club that reflects and uplifts the people we serve.”
This partnership reinforces Fort Lauderdale United’s strategic commitment to enhancing both community engagement and organizational wellness.
Through the collaboration, Fort Lauderdale United and Tropical Financial will activate branding opportunities throughout Beyond Bancard Field and team up on game-day activations, community events and player-focused initiatives. As the official credit union of Fort Lauderdale United FC, Tropical Financial will also provide players and staff with customized financial education sessions focused on financial literacy, long-term planning and building wealth beyond the game.
“At Tropical Financial, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to connect with and give back to our community,” said Rick Shaw, President and CEO of Tropical Financial Credit Union. “FTL UTD is not only a talented and inspiring team, but also a powerful platform for empowering women in sports and beyond.”
Fort Lauderdale United harnesses the power of women’s soccer to create change that extends far beyond the field. By staying rooted in community, the club works to create opportunities, foster connections and leave a lasting impact in South Florida.
Tropical Financial serves more than 66,000 members across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Sarasota counties. This partnership also marks Tropical Financial’s second in the Broward County professional sports landscape, as the credit union is also a proud partner of the Florida Panthers.
To learn more about FTL UTD, visit www.ftlutd.com. To explore Tropical Financial’s community initiatives and financial tools, visit www.tropicalfcu.com.
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About Fort Lauderdale United FC
Relentlessly striving for greatness at every level – from nurturing our youth talent to embodying the enduring values of Fort Lauderdale – our club stands as a beacon of global competition, unifying our community under the banner of soccer. Through our dedication to excellence both on and off the pitch, and our unwavering pursuit of success, we create a pathway from aspiring youth to professional mastery, ensuring that passion meets opportunity. The Fort Lauderdale United Football Club fields two professional soccer teams — the women’s Division One USL Super League Fort Lauderdale United FC and the men’s professional USL League One team (arriving in 2026) – as well as men’s pre-professional and women’s pre-professional teams in USL League Two and the USL W League, respectively. For more information, please visit www.ftlutd.com or follow @FTLUTD on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter.
About Tropical Financial Credit Union
Based in Miramar, Florida, Tropical Financial Credit Union, the Official Credit Union of the Florida Panthers, is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution whose deposits are federally insured. Anyone who lives or works in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Sarasota counties can join. Tropical Financial Credit Union was formed in 1935 by employees of the former Southern Bell. For more information, visit www.tropicalfcu.com.
