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Fort Lauderdale Broward County soccer — Inter Miami Academy, Florida Elite ECNL, Caribbean leagues and pickup
Fort Lauderdale / Broward County, FL

Fort Lauderdale Soccer Guide

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Youth academies, Caribbean and Latin leagues, the Strikers, Inter Miami training ground, and indoor futsal — everything soccer in Broward County.

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Broward County is one of the most Caribbean-influenced soccer communities in the US — Haitian, Jamaican, and Trinidadian cultures define the local game

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers carry one of American soccer's most legendary names — a NASL dynasty being rebuilt for the modern era

Year-round soccer in South Florida's subtropical warmth — every field is in use 12 months a year under blue skies

Inter Miami's presence nearby has accelerated investment in Broward soccer infrastructure and youth development

DRV PNK Stadium complex and Lockhart Stadium fields are the beating heart of Broward County professional soccer

South Florida's ECNL clubs regularly rank in the national top 10 — producing D1 and professional talent at a remarkable rate

Colombian, Venezuelan, and Brazilian communities in Weston and Pembroke Pines bring South American flair to every amateur league

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Nova Southeastern field competitive D1 and D2 programs in the heart of Broward County

# The Fort Lauderdale Soccer Scene

Fort Lauderdale sits at the epicenter of South Florida soccer — a Caribbean and Latin American melting pot where the game carries the weight of heritage and identity. Broward County is one of the most soccer-dense counties in America, with the sport woven into the fabric of its Haitian, Jamaican, Colombian, Venezuelan, and Brazilian communities.

Inter Miami's presence next door in Miami has accelerated infrastructure investment across Broward, while Fort Lauderdale Strikers carry the legacy of one of the NASL's most storied franchises. The region's youth scene has exploded, with Florida Elite and South Florida clubs regularly fielding nationally-ranked ECNL programs and sending players to Europe and MLS.

100K+
Registered Players
40+
Active Clubs & Leagues
12mo
Outdoor Playing Season

# Pro & Semi-Pro Teams

Professional clubs in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.

Fort Lauderdale Strikers
USL League One
Legendary NASL name reborn — carrying the Strikers' storied South Florida heritage into modern lower-division professional play.
Inter Miami CF (nearby)
MLS
MLS club training in Fort Lauderdale at DRV PNK Stadium — the closest top-flight professional soccer to Broward County.
Fort Lauderdale CF (Dev)
USL League Two
Inter Miami's development affiliate — providing a professional pathway for the best South Florida and Broward County youth talent.

# Youth Soccer

Top academies and travel clubs across Broward County and South Florida.

Florida Elite Soccer Academy (FESA)
South Florida's top ECNL club — nationally-ranked girls and boys programs developing elite talent across the region.
Inter Miami Academy
MLS Next academy based in Fort Lauderdale — the highest development pathway for elite Broward and Miami boys talent.
Weston FC
Weston-based ECNL club with a strong national reputation — drawing from Broward's affluent western suburbs with elite programming.
South Florida ECNL Girls
Premier girls ECNL club serving South Florida — consistently national-caliber programs placing players in D1 universities.
Broward SC Youth
County-wide competitive club — serving the full range of Broward communities from Deerfield Beach to Miramar.
Hollywood United FC Youth
Hollywood-based club with deep Caribbean cultural roots — known for its passionate playing style and community connections.
Plantation United FC
Central Broward travel club — serving Plantation, Davie, and Cooper City with competitive programs from U6 to U19.

# Adult Leagues

Latin, Caribbean, and recreational adult leagues across Broward County.

Broward Soccer League
The county's primary adult organization — men's, women's, and coed divisions across Fort Lauderdale and Broward, year-round.
Fort Lauderdale Latin Soccer League
Vibrant Latin community league — Colombian, Venezuelan, and Central American clubs competing on Sunday mornings.
Caribbean Soccer League Broward
Haitian, Jamaican, and Trinidadian community league — one of the most culturally rich soccer environments in the US.
Broward Sport & Social Soccer
Recreational coed leagues across Broward — casual and competitive divisions for adults of all skill levels.
Weston Adult Soccer League
Western Broward's organized adult league — strong South American and European influence in competitive weekend fixtures.
South Florida Masters Soccer
Over-35 and over-40 divisions across South Florida — veteran players community with seasoned international talent.

# Pickup Soccer

Best open-run spots across Broward County — year-round sunshine guaranteed.

Lockhart Stadium Grounds
Fort Lauderdale's historic soccer site — open field runs near the legendary NASL stadium complex.
Tradewinds Park
North Broward's massive park complex — multiple soccer fields with a vibrant weekend pickup scene in Coconut Creek.
Brian Piccolo Park
Cooper City's sprawling sports complex — quality grass fields with consistent pickup crowds on evenings and weekends.
Markham Park
Sunrise area county park — open soccer areas with a diverse pickup community, strong on weekend mornings.
Plantation Central Park
Plantation's main park hub — multiple fields hosting consistent Latin and Caribbean community pickup games.
Deerfield Beach Soccer Fields
North Broward coastal area fields — weekend beach-adjacent pickup with a lively Caribbean community vibe.

# Top Fields

Explore soccer complexes across Broward County on the map.

DRV PNK Stadium
Inter Miami training
Lockhart Stadium
Historic NASL site
Tradewinds Park
North Broward
Brian Piccolo Park
Cooper City hub

# Indoor & Futsal

Year-round indoor soccer across Broward County — leagues, drop-in, and court rentals.

Goals Soccer Center Fort Lauderdale
South Florida's most popular indoor soccer chain — adult leagues, youth programs, and nightly open play.
Broward Indoor Soccer
Dedicated indoor facility in Broward — competitive leagues, futsal programs, and open court access all week.
South Florida Futsal
Premier futsal facility in South Florida — structured leagues, development programs, and open play for all ages.
Weston Indoor Sports
Weston area indoor complex — popular with South American families in western Broward, quality youth and adult programs.
Pembroke Pines Indoor Soccer
South Broward facility — adult leagues, youth futsal, and private court bookings serving Pembroke Pines and Miramar.

# College Programs

University soccer programs in Broward County — Division I, II, and NJCAA pathways.

Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Sun Belt Conference D1 — FAU Owls soccer plays in Boca Raton, just south of Broward, producing local professional talent.
Nova Southeastern University
NCAA Division II powerhouse — NSU Sharks soccer has one of the nation's strongest D2 programs in Fort Lauderdale.
Broward College Eagles
NJCAA community college program — key junior college pathway for South Florida players targeting D1 and D2 transfers.

# Upcoming Events

Camps, clinics, tryouts and community events happening in Fort Lauderdale.

Open
Fort Lauderdale Strikers Open Training
May 25, 2026Fort Lauderdale, FL
Open Training

# Tonight's Games

Sunday, May 3 — pickup, leagues and matches in Fort Lauderdale.

1 game
8:00
PM

Las Olas Indoor Futsal

FutsalCompetitive
Goal Soccer CenterFt. Lauderdale Futsal Crew$8
1 spot left

Fort Lauderdale Soccer Alerts

Get notified about new leagues, pickup runs, tournaments and field openings across Broward County.

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