Category Fort Lauderdale Strikers FC
Fort Lauderdale Strikers face off with New York Cosmos in NASL Postseason
NASL’s postseason kicks off on Saturday on Coney Island as the Fort Lauderdale Strikers take on the hated New York Cosmos. The unique NASL postseason format offers no second chances for the four teams that qualify – win or you are out. The Strikers will be without Dani Sanchez a cultured wide player for the […]
Fort Lauderdale win in Jacksonville eliminates Tampa Bay from the postseason
The Jacksonville Armada FC has been an off-the-field model of how to launch an expansion club in NASL. From superior marketing to outstanding market-wide branding the Armada have been a hit. However, on-the-field the squad has lagged behind in-state NASL rivals Tampa Bay and Fort Lauderdale both of whom entered the final weekend of the […]
NASL’s Miami FC a risky shot in the dark
The North American Soccer League (NASL) announced a Miami entry to the league in May. Today at FIU Stadium, the league had a press conference announcing the stadium its home venue and that they will begin competition in the league this Spring. Miami seems an odd place for a new club to many since the […]
Fort Lauderdale loss probably hands Tampa Bay NASL postseason spot; South Florida soccer “fans” fail again compared to counterparts elsewhere in Florida
With two chances in four days to pull away and essentially end the race for the final spot in the NASL’s unique “Championship” postseason tournament, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers failed on both occasions. Taking just one point from the two games, the Strikers now sit behind Tampa Bay who defeated Carolina 1-0 at Al Lang […]
Tampa Bay Rowdies back in postseason race thanks to FTL Strikers home draw
Just when the uber-competitive NASL table was beginning to make sense we get thrown another curve-ball. Last night Fort Lauderdale had an opportunity to essentially shut the door on Tampa Bay and the rest of the chasing NASL field and close-in on the final spot in the NASL Championship. However, the Strikers came out flat […]
All four Florida pro soccer teams remain in postseason contention
Friday night in front of over 43,000 fans at the Citrus Bowl, Orlando City remained in contention to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Lions 2-1 victory over fellow first year MLS side New York City FC gives the Orlando a shot, albeit a remote one of joining eleven other sides in the postseason. […]
Florida Cup announcement typifies Fort Lauderdale Strikers organizational upgrade – more to come in 2016
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers announced today an international tournament that will take place in January and bring together some of the most recognizable soccer clubs on the planet. While the current ownership of the club got off to a rocky start in running the organization in the past few months significant and noticeable progress has […]
Kartik Report Podcasts: Brian Quarstad on Minnesota, Neil Blackmon on USA v Mexico
This is an especially important week in the soccer community here in Florida. Saturday night the Fort Lauderdale Strikers take on Minnesota United FC looking to hold off the Tampa Bay Rowdies and others for the final spot in the NASL Championship. But at the same time, most eyes will be focused on Los Angeles […]
Fort Lauderdale Strikers lineup changes likely tonight vs San Antonio
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers travel to San Antonio for tonight’s clash with the Scorpions on the back of two successive loses at home. This puts the Strikers in a situation where they now trail Edmonton and Tampa Bay by three points for the final spot in the NASL Championship. Several significant changes to the Strikers […]
The Florida Squeeze 