FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – With the inaugural USL Super League season in the books, it’s time to reflect on Fort Lauderdale United FC’s unforgettable debut campaign. From record-breaking performances to a thrilling run all the way to the Final, here’s a look back at the 2024/25 season – by the numbers.
37: Goals scored in our inaugural season. In the 2024/25 campaign, Fort Lauderdale United tallied 37 goals across its 30 matches. The dominant Addie McCain led the way with 10, while the electric Jasmine Hamid contributed 9. The explosive Kiara Locklear added 7, and the versatile Sh’nia Gordon chipped in 5. Together, the four attackers accounted for a remarkable 83.7% of the team’s goals in its opening season. Adding to the effort, Felicia Knox, Sheyenne Allen, Sabrina McNeill, Anna Henderson, and Reese Klein each found the net once throughout the year. Notably, 36 of the 37 goals were scored by Fort Lauderdale United players, with one own goal rounding out the total tally.
19: Team of the Month selections. Across the eight-month season, ten Fort Lauderdale United players were named among the Super League’s best. McCain led the way with four selections (Sep/Dec/Feb/Apr), while Hamid followed closely with three (Sep/Dec/Feb). Laurel Ansbrow (Feb/Mar), Knox (Aug/Nov), McNeill (Dec/May) and Gordon (Mar/May) each earned two nods throughout the year. Additionally, Locklear (May), Cosette Morché (Mar), Celia Gaynor (Oct), and Laveni Vaka (Aug) each earned one selection.
17: Years old on the day of signing. Midfielder Taylor Smith made history this season as the first player in USL Super League history to sign a professional contract directly from an academy deal. At just 17, Smith also became the youngest player ever to sign a pro contract in the league. She went on to play a major role in Fort Lauderdale United’s run to the Final, appearing in 29 matches (24 starts) and logging 2,050 minutes. Smith ranked 3rd on the team in tackles (56), 5th in tackles won (30), 7th in both duels (189) and aerial duels (32), 9th in passes (601) and 11th in clearances (33).
12: Victories in our opening act. Throughout the inaugural 30-match season, Fort Lauderdale United secured a dozen wins – evenly split with six at home and six on the road, showcasing the balanced nature and resiliency of the squad. The club notched its historic first ever victory against DC Power FC on September 13 with a commanding 2-0 result in just its third match. Fort Lauderdale earned its first win at Beyond Bancard Field on October 6 in a thrilling 1-0 showdown against Brooklyn FC. While the season featured many memorable triumphs, none was bigger than the extra-time victory over Carolina Ascent in the USL Super League Semifinal on the road.
9: Match unbeaten streak. Starting on December 1, Fort Lauderdale United put together the second-longest unbeaten streak in league history. Over nine matches, the club recorded six wins and three draws before a loss on April 5 ended the run. Between December and April, Fort Lauderdale secured impressive victories over some of the league’s best teams, including two wins against Carolina (the eventual top seed), a home victory over Dallas (the eventual third seed) and a road triumph against Brooklyn (who held the top seed at the time).
8: Straight games with at least one goal. Fort Lauderdale United set a league record by scoring in eight consecutive matches – still the longest such streak in Super League history. Beginning on December 1, the club tallied 15 goals during the run, with Hamid (5) leading the way and McCain (3), Gordon (3), Locklear (3), and Allen (1) contributing. After a scoreless draw on March 22, the historic scoring run came to an end.
3: Players named to All-League Teams. At season’s end, three Fort Lauderdale United players earned All-League honors, recognizing them among the Super League’s top 22. McCain secured a First Team spot after an outstanding campaign, ranking in the league’s top three across multiple offensive categories (goals, goals + assists, chances created) and defensive stats (tackles won, duels won, aerial duels won). The club also boasted two Second Team selections in Hamid and Vaka. The Towson product’s nine goals and back-to-back Player of the Month awards cemented her place on the squad, while Vaka’s defensive presence over 18 matches before her season-ending injury showcased her league-wide dominance.
3: League leaders in statistics. McCain was the only Fort Lauderdale player to top an individual stat, finishing the season with a league-best 198 duels won while anchoring the midfield. As a team, Fort Lauderdale led the Super League in tackles won (439) and tied for the top spot in passing accuracy (77%), completing over 12,000 passes across the season.
2: Player of the Month nods. The dynamic Hamid became the first – and only – player to earn multiple Player of the Month awards, picking up back-to-back honors in December and February. Over five matches during that two-month stretch, Hamid tallied 3 goals and 2 assists, providing a consistent spark in the FTL UTD attack and helping power the club to four wins and a draw across an unbeaten December and February.
2: Coach of the Month honors. Like Hamid, coach Tyrone Mears earned the league’s Coach of the Month award twice. He became the second coach in league history to win the honor after a two-win September that featured the club’s first-ever victories, both of which were on the road. Mears earned his second nod in March following an unbeaten month (2W, 2D), including key wins over teams above FTL UTD in the standings. He was one of just three coaches – alongside Poole (CAR) and Schilte-Brown (TB) – to claim the award twice this season.
1: Unforgettable season. But the story’s just getting started. Fort Lauderdale United FC returns to the pitch on Saturday, August 23rd to kick off the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season. Be part of the next chapter – come make memories with us.
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