FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (January 31, 2026) – Fort Lauderdale United FC (4-5-6, 18 PTS) dropped its matchup with Lexington SC (5-0-9, 27 PTS) on Saturday evening at Beyond Bancard Field in the first match of the spring portion of the 2025-26 Gainbridge Super League season. Forward Jasmine Hamid scored her third goal of the season in Saturday’s match, tying the club’s all-time scoring record (12) with a right-footed strike. With the result, Fort Lauderdale has fallen for the second time at home this season but will have an opportunity to respond next week when it hosts Dallas Trinity FC.
Fort Lauderdale United returns to the pitch on Saturday, February 7 for the second match of a three-game homestand, taking on Dallas Trinity FC. The clubs met just once in the first half of the campaign, with Fort Lauderdale earning an electric 4-1 victory at Beyond Bancard Field on September 13 in the fourth match of the season. With the teams set to play just three times in the 2025-26 season, next weekend’s clash will be one to watch.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUXvvNW5UwI&pp=2AYD
Fort Lauderdale fell behind early after conceding in the 8th minute, but goalkeeper McKinley Crone was sharp in the opening stages, making four saves in the first 18 minutes of her club debut. Forward Kiara Locklear applied early pressure, forcing a save in the 12th minute and combined with Hamid down the left side throughout the first half. The pair linked up on a give-and-go in the 21st minute, with Locklear’s effort just missing the target. Lexington doubled its advantage in the 26th minute to extend the lead to two. Fort Lauderdale continued to press before the break, with Kat González and Taylor Smith delivering dangerous free kicks into the box, but Fort Lauderdale was unable to convert and went into halftime trailing 2-0.
Hamid opened the second half with a strong run down the left before Locklear worked into the box, leading to a low Hamid shot that was saved in the 50th minute. Crone continued her impressive performance with back-to-back saves in the 53rd and 54th minutes, but Lexington added a third goal in the 58th minute. Hamid continued to dominate down the middle, driving forward through the middle in the 61st and 65th minutes. Fort Lauderdale made its first substitutions in the 63rd minute, bringing on Daniela Todd for her professional debut and Nia Christopher in place of Smith and Madison McComasky.
Head Coach Ali Rogers made a triple substitution in the 79th minute, as Sophie Harding, Lilly McCarthy and professional debutant Dakota Harrell entered for Locklear, Kelli Van Treeck and Laveni Vaka. Hamid pulled one back in the 80th minute with a powerful solo run through the middle, sending a rocket into the bottom-right corner to make it 3-1. Fort Lauderdale continued to push late, with Hamid forcing a save in the 89th minute and a header from Harding saved moments later, but the comeback bid fell short as Fort Lauderdale United FC dropped a 3-1 match to Lexington SC on Saturday evening.
Back in Action
Fort Lauderdale United returns to action on Saturday, February 7, taking on Dallas Trinity FC at Beyond Bancard Field in the second of a three-match homestand. The clubs met just once in the fall portion of the season, with Fort Lauderdale earning a dominant 4-1 victory at home (Sept. 13).
Tickets
Fort Lauderdale will play its second consecutive home match when it takes on Dallas Trinity FC on Saturday, February 7 at Beyond Bancard Field. You can purchase tickets HERE! Playoff hopes are on the line, and Fort Lauderdale United FC needs you with us! The Playoff Push Package is officially on sale, giving fans access to all 8 remaining home matches as the club fights for a spot in the Gainbridge Super League postseason. Be there for every duel, every counterattack, and every pivotal moment at Beyond Bancard Field. Secure your Playoff Push Package HERE!
