Ali Rogers joins the staff as Associate Head Coach and former Nova Southeastern University and Fort Lauderdale Striker, Aly Hassan, joins the staff as Head of Recruitment.
(Fort Lauderdale, FL) Monday, June 24, 2024 – Today, South Florida’s premier women’s soccer team, Fort Lauderdale United FC, announced that they’ve hired Ali Rogers as the Associate Head Coach for the inaugural 2024 season.
Rogers offers a wealth of knowledge to the USL Super League Team with nearly 6 years of coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level and an extensive playing background.
She made the move to Fort Lauderdale following a successful stint with Dartmouth Women’s Soccer. In her role as Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator (2023-24), she helped orchestrate a program-breaking season for the Big Green. Dartmouth had their second-best season since 2012, while also breaking two program records, while she was on staff.
They also started the season undefeated in non-conference play for the first time ever (5-0-3) and continued their streak going 10-games unbeaten, the longest in program history. Six different players received postseason awards under Rogers’ guidance, highlighted by Second Team All-Ivy League honoree Taylor Williams. The Big Green finished its historic campaign with a 7-3-5 record.
Rogers returns to the Sunshine State to work with the club, having previously worked with the Florida Gulf Coast University women’s soccer staff from 2018-23. Originally hired as the Director of Operations in 2018, she was then quickly promoted to First Assistant/Recruiting Coordinator before being elevated to Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator after the conclusion of the 2022 season. In five seasons with the Eagles, Rogers helped guide the team to a pair of Atlantic Sun Regular Season Championships, one tournament title, and numerous wins over Power-5 opponents.
Rogers coached Three All-Americans, nearly 40 All-Conference players, and 18 United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Team Selections during her time in Fort Myers. In five seasons, FGCU surpassed 50 wins while establishing itself as one of the most consistent programs in the state of Florida.
In addition to her experience coaching at the collegiate level, Rogers spent nearly five years coaching in the club space within the state of Florida, finishing as the ‘Director of Player Development’ for ECNL club Florida West F.C.
Rogers holds a United States Soccer Federation “C” License and is starting coursework for her “B” License this summer.
Coach Mears has also hired former NSU and Fort Lauderdale Striker Aly Hassan as Head of Recruitment and player scouting for Fort Lauderdale United FC. Hassan’s played an instrumental role in helping form teams and connecting players and organizations all around the world.
His journey in the soccer world began as a youth player in South Florida to then competing at the collegiate level at NSU where he was called up for the United States U-20 national team. After college he signed his first professional contract with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. He went on to play professionally for over a decade in three different countries.
After retiring in 2021 the passion for playing quickly turned into the art of recruitment and player development. His holistic approach to talent management fosters a culture of growth and empowerment within the team, inspiring each player to reach their full potential.
As Head of Recruitment, Hassan is focused on building a roster that not only excels on the pitch but also serves as ambassadors for the sport, inspiring the next generation of female athletes to dream big and chase their goals fearlessly. With his strategic vision and dedication to the advancement of women’s soccer, Hassan is a driving force behind the team’s success on and off the field.
“I’m delighted to welcome both Ali and Aly to my coaching staff at Fort Lauderdale United FC,” says Head Coach Tyrone Mears. “Ali will be an exceptional Associate Head Coach. Her extensive knowledge and experience as both an elite-level player and coach make her an invaluable asset to our team. In addition, her exceptional ability to connect with players, her keen eye for teaching and analyzing the game, combined with her strong recruiting background will undoubtedly have an immediate, significant, and positive impact on our club.”
He goes on to say:
“Aly is a local byproduct and I’m grateful for his understanding and knowledge of this community. He also brings his extensive playing background and has an exceptional talent for identifying top global prospects. We look forward to achieving great success together with our combined leadership and expertise within the game.”
About Fort Lauderdale United FC
Formed in 2023, Fort Lauderdale United FC is a professional women’s soccer team based in South Florida. Empowering talent and forging opportunities, our club stands as a beacon, committed to nurturing players and unifying the community under the banner of soccer. Through our dedication to excellence and an unwavering pursuit of success, we aim to redefine the path to professional soccer, ensuring that passion meets opportunity.