We have created this petition to ask you to sign on and support FXE Futbol's proposal to enhance the cultural and sports life of Fort Lauderdale with the renovation of historic Lockhart Stadium, a high level level pro soccer team that truly represents our community with over 30 acres of park space as well as new entertainment, dining and retail options. This plan is a spectacular solution for revitalizing Fort Lauderdale’s Uptown area with a much-needed infusion of economic activity there.

The city commission now has two proposals that aim to redevelop the area, one from FXE Futbol and the other from the Miami-based MLS effort Inter Miami CF (aka Miami Beckham United). The Beckham plan would have offices for their Miami MLS team, a modular stadium to host their farm team, the first two MLS seasons for their main team, and private fields for their team practices and an academy they want to run.

As residents of the greater Fort Lauderdale community, hardcore supporters of our previous pro club the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, and creators of our non-profit supporter-run amateur club Himmarshee FC, we have an immense sense of pride in our community and our sporting history and tradition at Lockhart Stadium. That is why we're supporting the FXE Futbol proposal, which will give us back our stadium and give us a team of our own again!

So please sign on and support this petition to let our elected officials know what we think is best for the future of the Fort Lauderdale community.

FXE Futbol's proposal will - click here to review

Fully Renovate Historic Lockhart Stadium

Bring a USL Championship (Division 2) team to Fort Lauderdale

Bring 1000+ jobs to the area

Create a large, diverse public park space with a beach, pond, and walking trails

Open space for multi-sport youth tournaments and leagues

Space for all-inclusive youth soccer leagues

Provide free-to-play fields

Bring new retail/dining options to the area

Bring a TopGolf location to help bring even more revenue to the area, stability, and entertainment options to the community



In addition, FXE Futbol has been around working on its proposal for over two years, and they created their proposal around the extensive community input that they gathered over that time and their renderings/plans reflect that. The Beckham group just showed up out of nowhere and submitted a hastily drawn-up proposal with big names and a Miami focus.

The Inter Miami proposal will - click here to review

Completely tear down the existing Lockhart Stadium structure

Build a modular 18,000 seat stadium that can be downsized if/when they get their $1 Billion project in Miami approved

Bring a USL League One (Division 3) farm team for their Inter Miami team

A space for elite level youth soccer teams (only ~120 kids will be able to participate)

Build marginal green space areas and outdoor verandas for the public