FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (September. 14, 2026) — Fort Lauderdale United FC today announced a new partnership with C.H.A.M.P.S. Kitchen, naming the South Florida-based performance culinary brand the club’s Official Sports Nutrition Partner. The partnership brings together two South Florida organizations with a shared commitment to performance, wellness and community. C.H.A.M.P.S. Kitchen specializes in chef-crafted culinary services for professional sports clubs and athletes, with an approach centered on intentional nutrition designed to support performance, recovery and consistency.
Led by founder Chef Whitney, C.H.A.M.P.S. Kitchen provides performance chef services and meal preparation, team and organizational catering, game-day fueling and private chef services. Through its partnership with Fort Lauderdale United FC, the company will help support the nutritional needs of the club’s professional athletes while continuing to expand its presence within South Florida’s growing sports community.
“The way we support our players off the field is just as important as the work we put in on it,” said Tommy Smith, Founder and Chairman of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “Partnering with C.H.A.M.P.S. Kitchen as our Official Sports Nutrition Partner gives our athletes access to thoughtful, performance-driven nutrition designed to fuel preparation, recovery and consistency throughout the season.”
The partnership also provides C.H.A.M.P.S. Kitchen an opportunity to deepen its connection to professional sports while supporting the continued growth and visibility of women’s athletics in South Florida.
“From athlete meal preparation and team catering to game-time fueling and personal chef services, partnering with Fort Lauderdale United FC expands our reach while supporting the professional sports shaping South Florida’s community,” said Chef Whitney, Founder of C.H.A.M.P.S. Kitchen. “As a woman-owned company working in sports, partnering with Fort Lauderdale United FC is especially meaningful as we support women competing professionally and the continued growth of sports.”
Beyond professional sports, C.H.A.M.P.S. Kitchen extends its culinary services throughout the community, working with youth and student-athlete programs, schools, organizations, families and other groups. Its broader mission centers on using food to fuel performance, growth, wellness and connection.
The partnership reflects Fort Lauderdale United FC’s continued effort to align with South Florida businesses and organizations that can directly enhance the player experience while sharing the club’s commitment to building a stronger sports community throughout the region.
About C.H.A.M.P.S. Kitchen
C.H.A.M.P.S. Kitchen, powered by Chef Whitney, is a performance-driven culinary brand specializing in fueling professional sports clubs and teams with intentional, chef-crafted meals designed to support performance, recovery and consistency. Its services include performance chef services and meal preparation, youth and organizational catering, private chef services and special events. In addition to professional athletes, C.H.A.M.P.S. Kitchen serves youth programs, families, organizations and communities throughout South Florida and surrounding areas.
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 and pre-professional programs, Fort Lauderdale United FC is building a connected soccer organization designed to grow the game, develop players and create lasting relationships with communities across South Florida.
