FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 2, 2026) – Fort Lauderdale United FC (5-13-8, 23 PTS) dropped its matchup with Tampa Bay Sun FC (5-12-9, 24 PTS) on Saturday evening in the final Florida Derby clash of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season. Defender and captain Sh’nia Gordon scored her second goal of the season, while legendary midfielder Allie Long made her Fort Lauderdale debut, becoming the first World Cup Winner to play in a Gainbridge Super League match. With the result, Fort Lauderdale has fallen for the fourth consecutive match but will have an opportunity to return to the win column in next weekend’s home finale.

Fort Lauderdale was active on the attacking front from the opening whistle, with Kiara Locklear and Kat González leading the charge...

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QUOTES:

• Interim Head Coach Paul Jennison on tonight's match...

• "We started and finished the game brilliantly. Unfortunately, it was just a 15 minute period in there where they were really on top of us in terms of possession. They got a goal or two, and it's a tough hill to climb then. When we're on the front foot, we're very good. Obviously the game swung and we weren't able to get back into it. We've got two weeks left and we've got to keep performing, keep fighting, and the training environment will stay competitive."

• Midfielder Allie Long on her debut...

• "I've been here for a couple weeks and its just been a long time coming, kind of just anticipating the first game. Training has been great and just getting back into it and to get my first touches  out of the way was awesome, and the crowd was great. I'm just really pumped for the next game. I think this team has the grit and determination to get it done, and we're going to finish the season better than the last couple of games. I promise you that."