FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 8, 2025) – Fort Lauderdale United FC is excited to announce the signing of veteran midfielder Carlyn Baldwin ahead of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season, pending league and federation approval.
“Baldwin brings a wealth of experience to our group, having competed at both the Youth National Team level and across several top clubs throughout her professional career,” said Ali Rogers, Associate Head Coach of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “Her time in competitive European environments has shaped her into an experienced, intelligent player. She adds valuable leadership, composure and a high level of professionalism that will elevate our team.”
A tenacious presence in the midfield, Baldwin brings intelligence, experience and toughness to the middle of the park for Fort Lauderdale. The veteran’s ability to ignite counterattacks with composed and incisive passing, combined with her strength in winning tackles and reading play defensively, makes her an ideal fit for Fort Lauderdale United’s retooled midfield.
“Carlyn is a true professional who brings toughness, composure, and a winning mentality to our midfield,” said Aly Hassan, General Manager of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “Her presence on and off the field will be key as we continue to strengthen the spine of our squad.”
A native of Oakton, Virginia, Baldwin played collegiate soccer at the University of Tennessee, where she made an immediate impact by earning SEC All-Freshman honors in 2014. Over three seasons in Knoxville, she started 52 matches and tallied six goals and four assists. Following her college career, Baldwin made history as the first-ever foreign signing for Sporting CP in Portugal.
Baldwin spent eight seasons in Portugal, playing for Sporting CP (2017-2021), Torreense (2021-2022), Benfica (2022), Damaiense (2022-2023) and SC Braga (2023-24) before returning to Torreense in 2024-25 for her final season abroad. During her time overseas, Baldwin appeared in 148 matches, scoring 14 goals, and earned a spot on the Onze Do Ano – the Liga Portuguesa Feminina’s Best XI – for the 2018/19 season after a standout campaign. Over eight seasons, Baldwin collected multiple trophies, including two Portuguese Cups, two Portuguese Super Cups and a Portuguese League title.
At the international level, Baldwin represented the United States with the U-20 National Team at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, appearing in matches against Germany and China. The midfielder later joined the U-23 team for the 2019 Nordic Tournament, making another appearance for the States in a trio of matches against Norway, England and Sweden. In 2024, Baldwin was one of 18 players called up to take part in the U.S. Women’s National Futsal training camp ahead of the 2025 Concacaf Women’s Futsal Championship.
A veteran midfielder with years of overseas experience, Baldwin adds depth and leadership to a Fort Lauderdale midfield built with eyes on a return to the 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.
