Best Day Ever: FTL United soccer phenom Taylor Smith
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Fort Lauderdale United FC won its first home match of the Gainbridge Super League season Saturday.
Why it matters: South Florida's only professional women's sports team has kicked off its second season after reaching the league final last year.
The latest: The club, which plays at Beyond Bancard Field in Davie, dominated the Dallas Trinity 4-1 on Saturday — its highest goal output in club history.
- The win propelled United (2-0-2, 8 points) to second place in the league.
⚽️ We caught up with midfielder Taylor Smith, a 17-year-old Fort Lauderdale native, about how she spends her off days around South Florida.
- Last season, Smith became the youngest pro in Super League history, signing with the club at 16 years old.
🌴 Taylor Smith's Best Day Ever
Answers edited for length
🍳 Morning Meal: Bacon, egg and cheese bagel from Einstein's Bagels.
☕️ Morning Activity: I usually like to go to a coffee shop with friends in the mornings.
- It's our way to catch up, relax and get some energy for the day. I'll grab an iced coffee or matcha while we hang out.
🏖️ Afternoon Activity: If I don't have practice, I really like going to the beach with friends.
- Being by the water feels relaxing, and it's nice to just hang out, listen to music, and enjoy the sun.
🍲 Lunch: I love Fresh Kitchen for lunch.
- Building a bowl with rice, grilled salmon, veggies and their sauces is the perfect combo of healthy and filling.
🍣 Dinner: I'm obsessed with sushi, so Pubbelly Sushi is one of my go-to dinner spots.
- I love trying different rolls, and it's even better when I go with friends because we share and get to try more variety.
🍿 Evening Activity: I like a night in with friends or family, watching a movie or playing games.
- It's the best way to wind down, laugh and spend time together without anything too busy or stressful.
🗓️ What's next: United's next home match is Nov. 1 against Brooklyn FC.
- Matches stream on Peacock and on WPLG Local 10, per the club.