Fort Lauderdale United FC launches “FTL Cares” to empower community through service and sport. Full details below. For more information or media inquiries, please reach out to Isabel at [email protected]. Visit the FTL Cares site here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 23, 2025) – Fort Lauderdale United FC today announced the launch of FTL Cares, a new community impact initiative dedicated to uplifting South Florida through volunteerism, youth engagement, and accessible sports experiences.

Through FTL Cares, the club will unite its players, staff, and supporters to make a measurable difference across Broward County and beyond. The initiative will include community service events, youth sporting opportunities, and a ticket donation campaign.

“FTL Cares is about showing that the heart of this club extends far beyond the pitch,” said Tommy Smith, Chairman of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “We want our players, staff, and fans to feel connected to this city not only through the game, but through the work we do together in our community.”

The program’s first year will feature a calendar of community service events, youth clinics, and charitable activations under the FTL Cares banner. Each event will focus on a different local cause, including canned food collections, toy drives, and beautification projects.

Community organizations, schools, and local nonprofits will also receive complimentary or discounted match tickets through the “FTL Assists” program, creating greater access to the sport for families and youth across the region. Both organizations and individuals can contribute to FTL Assists each home game.

FTL Cares offers flexible sponsorship opportunities that allow local and national brands to partner with individual events or causes that align with their community values. Sponsors will receive recognition across event signage, digital campaigns, and media activations, as well as the opportunity to participate in volunteer events alongside players and staff.

FTL Cares represents the next step in the club’s mission to be more than a team but rather a true community partner. The initiative will highlight the stories of local heroes and volunteers through social media and press features, shining a light on the people making a difference in South Florida.

Tagline: Every Assist Counts

About Fort Lauderdale United FC

Relentlessly striving for greatness at every level – from nurturing our youth talent to embodying the enduring values of Fort Lauderdale – our club stands as a beacon of global competition, unifying our community under the banner of soccer. Through our dedication to excellence both on and off the pitch, and our unwavering pursuit of success, we create a pathway from aspiring youth to professional mastery, ensuring that passion meets opportunity. The Fort Lauderdale United Football Club fields two professional soccer teams — the women’s Division One USL Super League Fort Lauderdale United FC and the men’s professional USL League One team (arriving in 2026) – as well as men’s pre-professional and women’s pre-professional teams in USL League Two and the USL W League, respectively. For more information, please visit www.ftlutd.com or follow @FTLUTD on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter.

 

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