FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (June 11, 2025) – Tomorrow, at 12:00 pm EST, Fort Lauderdale United FC (FTL UTD), the only women’s professional soccer team in South Florida, will host a press conference ahead of Saturday’s first-ever USL Super League Final.
Who: Speakers tomorrow will include:
- Tyrone Mears, Head Coach
- Addie McCain, Team Captain
- Kiara Locklear
What: FTL UTD Championship Final Pre-Match Press Conference
When: Thursday, June 12, at 12:00 pm EST. Doors open at 11:30 am. Press conference will begin promptly at Noon.
Where (in-person): Media Room, Fort Lauderdale United Training Facilities, 7601 SW 39th Street, Davie, FL 33328
Where (virtual): Media requesting a virtual link to the Press Conference should email media@ftlutd.com before 11:00 am EST on Thursday, June 12.
Why: Fort Lauderdale United is headed to the inaugural USL Super League Final! After knocking off the top seeded team in the semifinals in an extra-time thriller, the club now heads to Tampa for the first-ever league championship – a high-stakes matchup against a familiar in-state opponent they faced four times during the regular season, with three of those contests ending in draws. Fort Lauderdale United FC has emerged as one of the most resilient and battle-tested clubs of the USL Super League, and with a chance to become the league’s first champion, the club’s postseason run is a testament to grit, momentum, and belief.
About Fort Lauderdale United
Founded in 2022, Fort Lauderdale United (FTL UTD) is the premier youth-to-pro sports organization in South Florida and serves as the parent organization of the Fort Lauderdale United Football Club, the Fort Lauderdale United Youth Academy, and Fort Lauderdale United Volleyball. Fort Lauderdale United is owned by South Florida native and local entrepreneur, Tommy Smith. Growing up as a parent in youth soccer culture, Smith knew he wanted Fort Lauderdale United to be a unique club with clear standards that does things the right way – like the best leagues in the world! The Fort Lauderdale United Football Club and Fort Lauderdale United Youth Academy are managed by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Lacey, a UK native and longtime soccer executive at Crystal Palace FC. Fort Lauderdale United Volleyball is managed by Club Director Steve Patella.
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.
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