FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 27, 2026) – Fort Lauderdale United FC’s USL League Two Men’s squad earned a tough win on Wednesday evening, taking down Lakeland United FC in a gritty match at Beyond Bancard Field. Malher Santi Possu scored his second goal of the season in the match, helping the club secure all three points as Fort Lauderdale continued its unbeaten start to the 2026 season. With the win, Fort Lauderdale has won four straight matches to open the 2026 season and will look to carry that momentum into the finale of its homestand as it hosts Miami AC.
Fort Lauderdale grabbed an early lead after Ethan Subachan found Owen Barnett outside the Lakeland box. Barnett, who recorded a brace in last match’s victory, took a touch and played an insightful through-ball to Santi Possu. The forward put the ball in the back of the net as the keeper took out his legs, giving the club the lead in the 5th minute. Fort Lauderdale continued pressing as the half went on, nearly doubling the lead in stoppage time on a long-range effort from Cole Frame, but the club took a 1-0 advantage into the halftime break.
Fort Lauderdale held strong on the back-line throughout the second half, but also continued to press in search of a second goal. Defender Fabrizio Cubeddu was dominant on both ends of the pitch, completing slide tackles while nearly finding the net on a couple occasions. Joackim Betina and Subachan continued to threaten on the right side, and substitutes Liam Healey and Ivan Arenas made impressive plays in the midfield to dominate possession for Fort Lauderdale throughout the duration of the half. Goalkeeper Nigel Van Haveren put in another elite performance, securing his fourth straight clean sheet as Fort Lauderdale took down Lakeland United in a physical match at home.
Back In Action
Our Fort Lauderdale United FC USL League Two team will return to the pitch on Saturday, May 30 for the final match of its four-game homestand, hosting Miami AC at Beyond Bancard Field. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m., and entry into the match is free for all!
