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Fort Lauderdale United FC’s USL Academy team is now in its third season, building on a standout debut in 2024 that saw the squad advance to the National Playoffs. The USL Academy brings together the top local talent to compete against regional opponents in the USL Academy League \u2013 one of the country’s premier youth development platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program reflects the club’s mission to grow the game in South Florida while developing homegrown players for the next level. Fort Lauderdale United will continue that mission when the USL Academy squad returns for its fourth season in 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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