Florida Soccer Report

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Tyrone Mears who has been with Fort Lauderdale United since day one, and of course himself is a former high-level player who peaked in the Premier League with Burnley has been relieved of his duties as head coach of Gainbridge Super League side.

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Aly Hassan is a local playing legend who now will take his extensive knowledge of South, Florida, Broward County and the lower division space in the United States, where he was a standout player for Fort Lauderdale, Ottawa and the Cosmos among other clubs toward building a whole new squad.

UPDATE:

Here is the full announcement from Fort Lauderdale United:

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (September 30, 2026) — Fort Lauderdale United FC will begin USL League One play in Spring 2027, bringing a new men’s professional team to Broward County and opening the next chapter in Fort Lauderdale’s proud soccer history.

The team will play at Amerant Bank Field on the Nova Southeastern University campus, sharing the venue with the club’s Gainbridge Super League women’s team.

The expansion builds on Fort Lauderdale United FC’s established foundation of women’s professional soccer, youth academy and development programs. It creates new opportunities for local players while inviting longtime supporters and a new generation of fans to help build lasting matchday traditions.

“Fort Lauderdale has a proud soccer history, and the supporters who built it deserve to be part of what comes next,” said Tommy Smith, Founder and Chairman of Fort Lauderdale United FC. “We want to carry that passion forward while giving a new generation its own team, traditions and memories. What excites me most is the opportunity to grow this game across all of South Florida.”

Aly Hassan will serve as General Manager of the new men’s team while continuing to oversee Fort Lauderdale United FC’s women’s professional team.

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