FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 18, 2025) – Fort Lauderdale United FC is excited to announce the signing of Guam international and former Cal Poly Pomona goalkeeper – and NCAA Division II National Champion – Bella Hara ahead of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season, pending league and federation approval.
“Hara is coming off a National Championship victory and brings a strong technical foundation, sharp footwork, elite athleticism and the ability to make game-changing saves,” said Ali Rogers, Associate Head Coach of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “She adds another layer of quality and depth to our goalkeeping group.”
Known for her poise under pressure and fierce competitive drive, Hara combines quick reflexes with the athleticism to make difficult saves look routine. Comfortable commanding her area and confident with the ball at her feet, Hara also brings the distribution skills to initiate attacks and complement Fort Lauderdale’s possession-based style.
“Bella has the pedigree, mentality, and skill set to make an immediate impact,” said Aly Hassan, General Manager of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “From winning a national title to representing Guam on the international stage, she’s shown she can perform at the highest levels. We’re proud to bring her into our club.”
A native of San Diego, California, Hara began her college career at Azusa Pacific before transferring to Cal Poly Pomona for her final two seasons. She started all 43 matches for the Broncos, earning back-to-back All-CCAA Second Team honors and conceding just 28 goals. Hara’s standout 2024 campaign included a program-record 14 shutouts, captaining a Cal Poly Pomona side that took home the NCAA Division II National Championship.
Hara has been a consistent presence for Guam on the international level since making her debut in late 2023 at the EAFF Championships against Macau and Hong Kong-China. She captained the national team at the 2024 WAFF Championships, starting three matches and recording a shutout victory over Saudi Arabia. Most recently, Hara featured in three AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in June and July, facing the United Arab Emirates, Maldives and Vietnam.
A well-rounded presence in goal, Hara brings championship pedigree and quality depth to a fully rebuilt goalkeeper room as Fort Lauderdale aims for a return to the Super League Final.
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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. Fort Lauderdale United FC fields two professional soccer teams: a women’s team in the Division One Gainbridge Super League, a USL property, and a men’s USL League One team (arriving in 2026). The club also operates men’s 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.
