SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (May 16, 2026) – Fort Lauderdale United FC’s USL League Two Men’s squad took down Weston FC on Saturday evening, 2-0, in the club’s 2026 season opener. Malher Santi Possu gave the club an early advantage while a late goal from Ethan Subachan doubled the lead to secure all three points for Fort Lauderdale in its local rivalry match with Weston FC. With the victory, Fort Lauderdale opens its 2026 season with a win and continues its unbeaten dominance over Weston dating back to last season, winning two of its three meetings.
Fort Lauderdale jumped out to an early lead after an incredible team based attack. The squad built out from the back after a goal kick for Nigel Van Haveren, with nearly all players getting a touch on the ball. Left back Jaden Prado got behind the Weston defense after a through-ball from Owen Barnett and sent a ball into the box. The pass ricocheted and bounced in front of the net, where Santi Possu pounced and fired the ball into the back of the goal in the 8th minute. Courtesy of Santi Possu’s effort, Fort Lauderdale took a 1-0 lead over its rivals into the halftime break.
Fort Lauderdale continued to press as the second half went on, playing stout defense while threatening on the attack. The lead was doubled in the 75th minute after defender Idrissa Mane sent a perfect high-arcing, through-ball pass down the middle of the field. Subachan used his pace to out run his defender and used his strength to box him out, sending a left-footed shot into the near post just before the keeper could get to it, extending Fort Lauderdale’s lead with 15 minutes remaining. The Fort Lauderdale back-line held strong as full time approached, and the club closed out a 2-0 victory over its cross-town rivals in its season opener.
Back In Action
Our Fort Lauderdale United FC USL League Two team will return to the pitch on Wednesday, May 20 for its home opener against Brevard SC at Beyond Bancard Field. Kick-off is set for 6:30 p.m., and entry into the match is free for all!
