FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (July 29, 2025) – Fort Lauderdale United FC is excited to announce the signing of Australian defender Madison McComasky ahead of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season, pending league and federation approval.
“McComasky brings a wealth of professional experience to our backline. She’s composed and confident in possession, with the vision and technical ability that align seamlessly with our playing philosophy,” said Ali Rogers, Associate Head Coach of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “Defensively, she’s intelligent and disciplined, reads the game well, and consistently wins her individual duels. Her ability to organize those around her and anchor the backline makes her a vital part of our defensive unit.”
A versatile defender with the ability to play as a center half or outside back, McComasky pairs composure on the ball with strong one-on-one defending, making her a natural fit for Fort Lauderdale’s back line. Standing at 6’1”, she brings valuable height, aerial dominance, and physicality to a defensive unit that prides itself on toughness and control.
“McComasky gives us an important blend of composure in possession and physical dominance,” said Aly Hassan, General Manager of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “Her ability to win balls in the air and stay calm under pressure adds a lot to our defensive identity.”
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, McComasky left the Land Down Under after high school to pursue her collegiate career in the United States, beginning at Wayland Baptist University (2018) before moving to Northeast Texas Community College (2019). She made the jump to Division I in 2020, joining Incarnate Word for her final two seasons. In 2021, she starred for the Cardinals, starting all 21 matches, earning All-Southland Third Team honors and helping lead the program to the Southland Conference Final.
After wrapping up her collegiate career, McComasky signed with Canberra United for the 2022/23 campaign, where she delivered a breakout rookie season. The defender returned home the following year to join her hometown club, Western Sydney Wanderers, on a two-year deal starting with the 2023/24 season. Across a pair of campaigns with the Wanderers, McComasky logged 2,770 minutes, scored two goals, and racked up 46 tackles won, 46 blocks and 44 interceptions. The Australian native also completed 996 passes at a 71.2% accuracy rate, including 117 progressive passes.
McComasky is the second Wanderer to join the team this offseason, reuniting with forward Sophie Harding after two seasons together from 2023 to 2025. A dynamic defender with toughness, poise, and a commanding aerial presence, McComasky will look to be a key part of a revamped Fort Lauderdale United backline as the club sets its sights on 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.
