South Florida Soccer Round Up – May 14th to 19th

There was plenty of reasons for soccer fans in and around the South Florida soccer world to be happy about this week.

The Miami FC got things off to a great start with a win away at New York Red Bulls II on Friday night. The game’s only goal came when Billy Forbes clipped a lovely ball through for János Löbe. The full back centered for Ballard who had his shot blocked but Jamaican international Speedy Williams rifled home a smart finish from the edge of the box.

15' – MIAMI FC GOAL! @Speedy_ccc80 with a 🚀 to make it 1-0. pic.twitter.com/FwV1bKXGJM

— The Miami FC (@TheMiamiFC) May 14, 2021

Forbes had a couple of opportunities to increase the lead but couldn’t finish off the chances. Miami’s defense and keeper Connor Sparrow held firm and FC picked up all three points with a 1-0 win. That result puts them third of eight in the USL Championship Atlantic Division. Next up is the Rowdies in St. Petersburg on Sat., May 22nd at 7:30pm (ESPN+).

Inter Miami CF did it the hard way on Sunday afternoon against FC Cincinnati. They blew a two-goal advantage in Cincy’s brand-new stadium and the match looked to be heading to a 2-2 draw when Gonzalo Higuaín and Lewis Morgan combined for a sensational match winner.

⚽ Golazooooo Gonzalo ⚽#CINvMIA | 2-3 | #InterMiamiCF pic.twitter.com/7KJT945MgD

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) May 16, 2021

An important win that puts them 7th in the Eastern Conference. Their road trip continues in Chicago on Saturday against the Fire. Kick off 6pm.

Wrapping things up on Sunday evening were Fort Lauderdale CF who put FC Tucson to the sword at home winning 5-1.

https://twitter.com/FTLauderdaleCF/status/1394107919487090689

It’s nine points from six games for the USL League One side. Good enough for third place but they have played two more games than the teams around them. They return to action away at Chattanooga Red Wolves on Saturday at 7pm (ESPN+).

The Southeast Division of USL League Two is now also up and running. Weston FC top the table following a goalless draw at home to The Villages midweek. FC Miami City bounced back from their loss to Weston in their opening game with a 1-1 draw vs Tampa Bay United.

FT: 1-1. Hard fought battle.#FCMiamiCity #USL #Path2Pro pic.twitter.com/8aoqhfyP9x

— FC Miami City (@FCMiamiCity) May 17, 2021

Finally, keep an eye out for the return of the WPSL Sunshine Conference to the South Florida soccer landscape this weekend. Miami-Dade County’s FC Surge are in action Saturday at 7pm away at Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC. Coverage ca be found on MyCujoo.