Fort Lauderdale United FC takes a 1-4-0 record and Sh’nia Gordon’s back-to-back scoring run into a Tuesday morning road match against DC Power FC at Audi Field. The Gainbridge Super League match begins another two-match road trip for Fort Lauderdale United FC, which is seeking its first road win of the 2026 campaign. DC Power FC enters with a 2-2-2 record and eight points while seeking to end a three-match home winless streak.
Fort Lauderdale United FC is coming off a loss to Dallas Trinity FC at Amerant Bank Field on Friday evening. Gordon, the club’s all-time leader in appearances, has scored in back-to-back matches and leads an attack that also includes Grace Cutler, Kiara Locklear and Farrah Walters. Nicole Vernis, Kelli Van Treeck and Taylor Smith are part of the midfield group, while captain Haley Thomas, Kelsey Oyler, Ella Simpson and Maggie Mace are among the defensive players and Haley Craig provides consistency in goal.
Fort Lauderdale United FC Seeks First Road Win
Tuesday’s match gives Fort Lauderdale United FC an opportunity to convert its recent attacking form into points away from home. The club enters the match with three points in the 2026 Gainbridge Super League campaign and is beginning another two-match road trip. Gordon’s scoring streak provides a central attacking storyline as Fort Lauderdale United FC faces a DC Power FC team that is also looking to change its recent results.
DC Power FC is winless in its last three matches, with two draws and one loss. That run comes alongside a home winless streak of three matches, giving the hosts a chance to earn a needed result at Audi Field. Fort Lauderdale United FC, meanwhile, is seeking its first road victory of the campaign.
DC Power FC Brings Scoring and Defensive Threats
Loza Abore leads DC Power FC with four goals, while Emma Jaskaniec has scored two goals. Samantha Cary leads the league in chances created with 14, adding another attacking challenge for Fort Lauderdale United FC. The matchup will place Fort Lauderdale United FC’s defense against a DC Power FC attack with multiple established contributors.
DC Power FC also has statistical leaders on the defensive end. Sydney Cummings and Claire Constant rank among the league’s top 10 in clearances as a defensive duo, while Katie Cappelletti ranks second in saves with 19. Those numbers give DC Power FC a strong defensive presence as it tries to end its three-match home winless streak.
Match Details and Series History
Fort Lauderdale United FC and DC Power FC met three times during the 2025/26 campaign. Fort Lauderdale United FC won once, while DC Power FC won twice. Tuesday’s match is the first meeting between the clubs listed in this preview for the 2026 campaign.
The match starts at 11 a.m. ET Tuesday at Audi Field. It will stream on the Peacock app and be broadcast locally on H&I. Fort Lauderdale United FC returns to Amerant Bank Field on Sunday, Oct. 11, to host defending champions Lexington SC.
FSB Take
Fort Lauderdale United FC enters the road match with Gordon scoring in consecutive matches and a clear objective: earn its first road win of the 2026 campaign. DC Power FC has more points in the standings but is also trying to end a three-match home winless streak. The matchup brings together Fort Lauderdale United FC’s need for road points and DC Power FC’s scoring, chance-creation and defensive contributors.
Source: Original report