Official Website of Lakeland United FC #GoSwans
WE ARE LAKELAND UNITED FC
Lakeland United FC was officially born in 2020 with a mission to operate as an international bridge program for student-athletes from around the world. Our goal is to facilitate the entry of these athletes into the college soccer system in the United States.
We offer them the opportunity to play with us for a year in Lakeland, Florida, while working on securing scholarships to universities across the country and continue their athletic and academic careers.
Our location is fantastic and a dream to many. The city of Lakeland is located between Tampa and Orlando, in the Central Florida metropolitan area. Our apartments are located 30 miles (about 40 minutes) from all the Disney parks.
51 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
In our 4 years of operations, we've already had student-athletes from 51 different countries (Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, USA, Venezuela) who have chosen us as the pathway to continue their athletic and academic development.
Above all, our main purpose and mission as a company is to focus on the human and character development of young student-athletes from around the world who, together with their families, entrust their future in our hands.
THIS IS WHAT WE OFFER
HOUSING
SOCCER
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
PLACEMENT IN COLLEGES
LOCATION
In the heart of Florida, between Orlando and Tampa.
Located in the 3rd fastest growing city in the entire country.
UPSL AND GAMES
Our club competes in the UPSL (United Premier Soccer League), which is considered the 4th tier of the United States soccer pyramid. The league has a year-round calendar consisting of a fall season and a spring-summer season, with conference games followed by a national tournament.
In addition to UPSL games, we play scrimmages against colleges based in the state of Florida that compete in the NCAA D1, NCAA D2, NAIA, and NJCAA leagues. These colleges include Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Central Florida, University of North Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Stetson University, Saint Leo University, Florida Southern College, Florida Institute of Technology, Eckerd College, University of Tampa, Flagler College, Southeastern University, Saint Thomas University, Florida Memorial University, Warner University, Florida College, Eastern Florida College and others.
HOUSING & FOOD
Our program provides an excellent room and board system to our international and/or out-of-state student-athletes.
We accommodate 6 players per 3-bedroom apartments, fully furnished. Meals are provided by us weekly, as well as a full cleaning service once a month. Transportation to school, training, healthcare and games are also included.
The complex has a gym, swimming pool, game room, barbecue area, among other amenities. It is located about 10 minutes from Downtown Lakeland.
Here is the Canary Residence presentation
TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE
We currently train at Polk State College - Lakeland Campus, the home of the Eagles. Their Women's Soccer program competes at the NJCAA DI level. We host our home matches at Bryant Stadium in downtown Lakeland. Our weight room program is led by our Strength & Conditioning department at the gym located in the residential program apartment complex.
Lakeland United FC calls Bryant Stadium home, where we play amidst Thomas W. Bryant's legacy. Named in his honor, this historic venue offers modern amenities and inclusive features, celebrating Bryant's service and contributions to Florida.
HOME
Furnished apartment
Electricity, Water and Sewage/Waste
WiFi Internet
Gym, swimming pool and barbecue
FOOD
Weekly shopping for the apartments with breakfast, lunch and dinner items.
Student-athletes are responsible for preparing and cooking meals, respecting and collaborating with their roommates.
UNIFORMS
The club provides all training and travel gear for the athletes to wear throughout the season.
TRANSPORTATION
Regular transportation for training, classes and games.
