FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fort Lauderdale United FC (9-8-7, 34 PTS) begins a crucial two-match road trip on Friday night against Lexington SC (4-17-5, 17 PTS) with every match. The two sides have met three times this season, with FTL UTD holding the upper hand courtesy of a pair of victories (9/22 & 2/22). Entering the weekend just 6 points outside the playoff picture, Friday’s 6:00 p.m. kickoff in Kentucky marks a pivotal moment in Fort Lauderdale’s postseason push with just four matches remaining in the regular season.
Fort Lauderdale United FC enters Friday’s match having lost three of its last five, but the team returns refreshed after a week off and ready to build momentum down the stretch. Holding the season advantage over Lexington SC, FTL UTD will look to reinforce that edge on the road. The team is powered by the league’s most prolific attacking duo in Addie McCain (10 goals) and Jasmine Hamid (9 goals). Sh’nia Gordon has found her form recently, scoring three times in her last six appearances, while Kiara Locklear has been a versatile threat with four goals and four assists. Defensively, March Team of the Month selections Laurel Ansbrow and goalkeeper Cosette Morché headline a unit that has given up just 31 goals this season (T-4th). With playoff positioning on the line, Fort Lauderdale will be aiming for all three points against a Lexington side searching for stability.
Lexington SC enters Friday’s matchup winless in its last seven matches (1D, 6L), having been held scoreless in five of those games while being outscored 19-2 over that span. Offensively, Lexington remains a well-rounded side. It is one of only four clubs with three players who have scored at least four goals: Madison Parsons (5), Marykate McGuire (4), and Sydney Shepherd (4). The team also features the league’s only trio with at least five assists each – Parsons, Madison Perez, and Shea Moyer. Despite the well-balanced attack, the team has faced challenges defensively throughout the season, conceding 58 goals – the most in the Super League, and a whopping 23 more than the next closest team (DC Power FC, 35). With the dynamic FTL UTD attack ready to strike, Lexington’s defense will have their hands full on Friday night.
Matchup History
The clubs first met on September 22 in Lexington in the fourth game of the season for both teams. McCain dominated the match from start to finish, recording the second hat trick in league history in a 3-1 road victory for FTL UTD.
The second clash took place on October 8 in Fort Lauderdale just three weeks after the first meeting. McCain scored again, but FTL UTD fell 1-2 in a thrilling match at home during the first half of the season.
The third and most recent contest took place on February 22 at home for FTL UTD. McCain continued her scoring streak against Lexington, adding another goal alongside Jasmine Hamid in a 2-0 victory to give Fort Lauderdale United an edge in the season series.
Where to Watch
The match is set to kick-off at 6:00 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.