FTL CUP

The inaugural FTL Cup, taking place over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, January 16-18, 2027, will welcome teams from across the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean. Matches will be played at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Davie and other premier facilities throughout Broward County and the Fort Lauderdale area. With Showcase, Gold, Silver, and Bronze flights, the FTL Cup will provide an appropriate and competitive level of play for every team. Don’t miss the opportunity to compete in an exciting new tournament while enjoying a great weekend of soccer in South Florida!

WHO: Boys & Girls U8 – U19

DATES: January (15) 16–18, 2027

LOCATION: Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and other key facilities

Entry Fee

U8 – U10: $950.00

U11 – U12: $1,000.00

U13 – U14: $1,075.00

U15 – U19: $1,150.00

NOTE: FTL Cup registration includes referee fees.

Registration Deadline

Deadline: December 18, 2026

Teams that register after December 18, 2026 may incur a $50.00 late fee.

Competition Levels

Showcase flights will be offered in the U15 through U19 Boys & Girls Divisions. Gold, Silver, and Bronze flights will be offered in the U8 through U19 Boys & Girls Divisions.

U8 – U10

• 7v7 format
• Maximum roster of 12 players
• Maximum of four guest players
• 25-minute halves

U13 – U14

• 11v11 format
• Maximum roster of 22 players
• Maximum game roster of 18 players
• Maximum of six guest players
• 30-minute halves

U11 – U12

• 9v9 format
• Maximum roster of 16 players
• Maximum of five guest players
• 25-minute halves

U15 – U19

• 11v11 format
• Maximum roster of 22 players
• Maximum game roster of 18 players
• Maximum of six guest players
• 35-minute halves

Competition Notes

As a professional club committed to providing players with a pathway to the next level and as a member of the Boys ECNL, Fort Lauderdale United is excited to welcome your team to the FTL Cup. With four competitive divisions: Showcase, Gold, Silver and Bronze, the FTL Cup offers an appropriate level of competition for every team. Join us this January for a great weekend of competitive soccer in Fort Lauderdale!

Contact Us

• Billy Rivera – Tournament Director
• Email: brivera@tournamentsuccessgroup.com
• Call: 786-351-4394