FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 12, 2025) – Fort Lauderdale United FC is thrilled to announce the arrival of defender Allie George on loan from the NWSL’s Racing Louisville FC ahead of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season, pending league and federation approval.
“George is a high level addition to our backline. With experience at the professional level with Racing Louisville FC, she brings a proven defensive pedigree,” said Ali Rogers, Associate Head Coach of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “She is a composed, intelligent defender, difficult to beat in 1-on-1 situations, strong in the air, and technically proficient in possession. Her ability to contribute on both sides of the ball aligns seamlessly with the demands of our defensive structure.”
A towering, physical defender, George brings the tools to make an immediate impact for Fort Lauderdale United on both ends of the pitch. With a background as an attacker, a 5’11” frame and technical ability with the ball at her feet, George has the potential to be a threat in the air and on the back line for the club. Paired with 6’1” newcomer Madison McComasky, the duo could form a dominant aerial partnership for a retooled Fort Lauderdale United defense in the 2025/26 campaign.
“George is a physically dominant and technically sound defender who adds real presence to our backline,” said Aly Hassan, General Manager of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “She’s already shown what she can do at the professional level, and we believe she’s ready to make an immediate impact here in Fort Lauderdale.”
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, George starred as both a forward and defender at Sacred Heart Academy before taking her talents to Virginia Tech to play her collegiate soccer. George was a staple for the Hokies over her four-year career, making 77 appearances – including 44 starts – while logging 4,351 minutes.
George delivered a standout final season in Blacksburg, tallying 4 goals and 2 assists across 21 starts and 1,825 minutes, helping lead Virginia Tech to the Quarterfinals of the 2024 Women’s College Cup. Her performances across the campaign earned national recognition, including All-Atlantic Region Third Team honors, ACC Defensive Player of the Week (9/3/2024) and a spot on TopDrawerSoccer’s Team of the Week (11/26/2024). She was also named the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Defensive Player of the Year after her dominant season.
After wrapping up her collegiate career, George signed with her hometown club – Racing Louisville FC of the NWSL. The defender made a pair of appearances for the club, making her professional debut in a friendly against Lexington SC and later featuring in a match against São Paulo FC during The Women’s Cup.
A dominant defender with a nose for goal, George’s arrival puts Fort Lauderdale United’s backline in great shape as the club continues to build its roster with sights set on a return to the postseason.
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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.
