LEXINGTON, KY. (March 21, 2026) – Fort Lauderdale United FC (4-9-7, 19 PTS) dropped its matchup with Lexington SC (8-2-10, 34 PTS) on Saturday afternoon, 2-0, in the opening match of a two-game road trip. With the result, Fort Lauderdale has fallen in six of its last seven matches but will have an opportunity to return to the win column in the trip finale against Carolina Ascent FC next weekend.
Fort Lauderdale United returns to the pitch on Saturday, March 28 for the final match of the two-game road swing, traveling to face Carolina Ascent FC in the Tar Heel State. The clubs have met twice during the 2025/26 campaign, beginning with a draw at Beyond Bancard Field on Aug. 30 before Fort Lauderdale earned all three points on the road on Nov. 8. With the club searching for a positive result, next Saturday’s matchup will be one to keep an eye on as the Gainbridge Super League Playoffs approach.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6833En5YAM
The match opened at an even pace, with neither side establishing control in the early stages of the duel. Goalkeeper Haley Craig was the standout early, making a series of saves in the 2nd, 17th, 18th, 21st, 23rd and 30th minutes to keep the match scoreless. Fort Lauderdale showed flashes in the attacking third throughout the duration of the first half, highlighted by a run from Sh’nia Gordon in the 15th minute and a pair of saved efforts from Abi Hugh and Kelli Van Treeck in the 38th minute. Despite chances for both sides, neither team found a breakthrough, and the match went into halftime level at 0-0.
Interim Head Coach Paul Jennison made his first change at the break, bringing on Jasmine Hamid in her return from injury for Taylor Smith. Lexington took the lead in the 49th minute, but Hamid quickly made her presence felt alongside Gordon and Hugh as Fort Lauderdale pushed forward in search of an equalizer. Jennison turned to his bench again with changes in the 68th and 72nd minutes, introducing Kate Colvin and Sophie Harding for Daniela Todd and Kat González. Lexington doubled its lead from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute and Fort Lauderdale continued to press late, with Colvin forcing a save in the 92nd minute, but the club ultimately fell 2-0 to Lexington on the road Saturday evening.
Scoring Summary
LEX: Rajaee, 49’
LEX: Griffith, 82’
Back in Action
Fort Lauderdale United returns to action on Saturday, March 28 for the final match of a two-game road trip against Carolina Ascent FC. The sides met two times earlier in the campaign, playing to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Beyond Bancard Field (Aug. 30) before Fort Lauderdale earned all three points on the road (Nov. 8).
Tickets
Fort Lauderdale will take on DC Power when it returns to Beyond Bancard Field on Monday, April 6 for a special edition of Monday Night Futbol. 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 4 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!
