Join In On the World’s Number One Sport
The hottest sport in the world is warming up nicely in the U.S., as teams, fans, talent, and enthusiasm among millennials continue to grow at a rapid pace. And Florida is proud to boast its share of teams at all levels around the state.
With two Major League Soccer teams, one National Women’s Soccer League club, and a dozen semi-pro teams all over the Sunshine State, there are more options than ever for fans and hopeful players to experience “the Beautiful Game.”
About the Florida Soccer Market
The phenomenal rate of expansion of pro teams nationwide has continued since the Major League Soccer League debuted in America with ten teams in 1996. Now boasting 27 active clubs, with more expected to be added by 2022, MLS’s rise has been unparalleled compared to that of other U.S. professional sports.
In Florida, the expansion of semi-pro teams in smaller markets has given more and more fans and young athletes plentiful opportunities to experience the games.
Among the many reasons for soccer’s growth in the U.S. is the fact that so many children have grown up playing the sport at all levels during the past decade that it has become a part of American culture, and one that continues to expand.
Other positive markers for the sport have been the continued increases in fan attendance (fueled in part by the addition of big-name players) and a rising Latino population in the U.S.
We’ve compiled a list of Florida’s professional and semi-pro soccer teams that ensure fans around the state plenty of opportunities to enjoy your favorite sport in your local communities.
Major League Soccer Teams
Orlando City Lions Soccer Club
The Orlando City Soccer Club became the 21st MLS Franchise in 2015, competing as a member of the Eastern Conference. Home games are played at Exploria Stadium in downtown Orlando.
Schedule: 2021 Season Schedule
Location
Exploria Stadium
655 W. Church Street
Orlando, Florida
Tickets & Info
- Paperless Tickets Info
- COVID-19 Restrictions: Know Before You Go
- 1-(855)-ORL-CITY
Website: orlandocitysc.com
Miami Inter CF
The Miami Inter CF soccer team began its first season in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the 2020 season at DRV PNK Stadium, the site of the former Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Inter Miami’s first MLS match was played on March 1, 2020. Plans are in the works to move to a new Miami stadium in the 2023 season.
Schedule: 2021 Season Schedule
Location:
DRV PNK Stadium
1350 NW 55th Street.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Tickets & Info: Admission and Ticket Info
Website: intermiamicf.com
National Women’s Soccer League
Orlando City Pride
The Orlando Pride women’s soccer team joined the National Women’s Soccer League for the 2016 season, becoming the tenth team to be added to the league. It is affiliated with the MLS team Orlando City Soccer Club. Home games are played at Exploria Stadium in downtown Orlando.
Schedule: 2021 Season Schedule
Location:
Exploria Stadium
655 W. Church Street
Orlando, Florida
Tickets & Info:
- Paperless Tickets Info
- COVID-19 Restrictions: Know Before You Go
- 1-(855) ORL-CITY
Website:
Semi-Pro Florida Soccer Teams
USL Championship League
The Miami FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer teams participate at the United Soccer League Championship level.
USL League One
The Fort Lauderdale CF club plays in USL League One, considered a third-tier soccer league.
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is recognized as a fourth-tier league, although this is not an official designation. The semi-professional league includes some teams that have paid players and some that are amateurs, and it represents 14 conferences in four divisions around the country.
Florida teams that play for the Gulf Coast conference are the Florida Roots FC (Panama City), Jacksonville Armada, Pensacola FC, and Tallahassee SC.
Playing for the Sunshine Conference are the Boca Raton FC, Central Florida Panthers SC, Miami Dutch Lions, Miami United FC, and Naples United FC.
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