Port St. Lucie will welcome a professional soccer team as part of a USL League One expansion that also brings a franchise to Fort Lauderdale. The announcement marks a significant development for sports in the Treasure Coast, bringing third-tier professional soccer to the region.
USL League One operates as a professional men's soccer league in the United States, sitting below Major League Soccer and the USL Championship in the American soccer pyramid. The league features teams from across the country competing in a regular season followed by playoffs.
The addition of a Port St. Lucie franchise represents a growing investment in soccer infrastructure on the Treasure Coast. The city has been working to position itself as a destination for sports and athletic events, with existing facilities that have hosted various tournaments and competitions.
Fort Lauderdale will also receive a team in the same expansion, creating a natural regional rivalry between the two South Florida markets. Details about stadium locations, team names, ownership groups, and the timeline for the teams to begin play have not yet been announced.