FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August, 19, 2026) — Fort Lauderdale United FC today announced a new partnership with PAUSE Fort Lauderdale, naming the wellness destination the club’s Exclusive Wellness Recovery Services Partner.
Through the partnership, Fort Lauderdale United’s professional women’s and men’s teams will have access to PAUSE Fort Lauderdale’s comprehensive suite of recovery and wellness services designed to support athlete recovery, preparation and overall well-being.
Services available to players will include Contrast Therapy, Infrared Sauna, IV Drips, Vitamin Shots, NAD+, Niagen NR, Float Therapy, LED Light Therapy, Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy.
Players will have individual access to PAUSE services throughout each month, along with dedicated team recovery opportunities leading into matches.
“Providing our players with the resources they need to perform, recover and take care of themselves away from the field is an important part of building a first-class professional soccer organization,” said Tommy Smith, Founder and Chairman of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “PAUSE brings an innovative approach to wellness and recovery, and we’re excited to welcome a local partner that shares our commitment to supporting our athletes at the highest level.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Fort Lauderdale United FC and support the athletes who proudly represent our community,” said PAUSE Fort Lauderdale. “At PAUSE, we believe recovery is an essential part of performance and longevity, and we’re excited to bring that philosophy to the team while building a stronger, healthier Fort Lauderdale together.”
The partnership further strengthens Fort Lauderdale United FC’s growing network of South Florida businesses and organizations supporting the club, its athletes and the continued growth of professional soccer in the region.
“We want Fort Lauderdale United to represent the very best of South Florida both on and off the field,” Smith added. “Developing meaningful partnerships with businesses like PAUSE that are invested in wellness, performance and our community is another important step in building that vision.”
About Fort Lauderdale United FC
Fort Lauderdale United FC is South Florida’s professional soccer club, featuring a women’s team competing in the Gainbridge Super League and a men’s team set to debut in USL League One in 2027. Together with its youth development programs, Fort Lauderdale United FC is building a connected soccer organization designed to grow the game and create a lasting connection with communities across South Florida.
About PAUSE Fort Lauderdale
PAUSE Fort Lauderdale is a modern wellness and recovery destination offering a comprehensive collection of services designed to support recovery, performance and overall well-being. Services include Contrast Therapy, Infrared Sauna, IV Therapy, Vitamin Shots, NAD+, Niagen NR, Float Therapy, LED Light Therapy, Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy.
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