Forza Naples

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples’ first league win—and clean sheet—since April against Westchester SC. They cover the key moments from the match, including William Arevalo’s first professional goal and Josh Grant’s clutch saves in stoppage time.The boys also discuss a potential goalkeeper battle on the horizon and hand out their Man of the Match awards—or, in Ian’s case, his 3 Stars of the Game.Be sure to follow us on social media: @ForzaNaplesPodOr email us at: [email protected]

Ian and Paul are back—kind of—to recap FC Naples’ 1-1 (3-1) penalty shootout win over in-state rival Sporting Jax in the Prinx Tires Cup. They look back at key moments, breaking down how FC Naples secured the extra point from the spot. Paul battled some Wi-Fi issues for this one, so Ian flies solo for the finish. Has FC Naples righted the ship after a few losses in a row? Share your thoughts with on social media @ForzaNaplesPod

Ian is flying solo today, sharing his thoughts on the 2–0 defeat to Boise on Wednesday night. He breaks down the mid-game lineup changes and what the team needs to do to create more chances. Then, he looks ahead to Sunday afternoon’s Prinx Tires Cup match against Sporting Jax.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul recap FC Naples’ 2–1 loss to Spokane Velocity on Sunday night, breaking down the formation changes and what went right and what didn’t. They then look ahead to Naples’ trip to AC Boise on Wednesday night, discussing what they want to see tactically and giving their scoreline predictions.Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast

Ian and Paul look ahead to Spokane Velocity vs. FC Naples, the first match of a two‑game West Coast swing. The boys break down Spokane with a scouting report, discuss how FC Naples could line up to pick up points, and wrap up, as always, with scoreline predictions.Insta/Twitter: @ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]: ForzaNaples

Ian and Paul break down Naples’ 3–0 home loss to defending league champions One Knoxville. After a tough result, they weren’t exactly looking forward to revisiting this one. The boys share their thoughts on what went wrong and search for solutions with three challenging fixtures coming up over the next two weeks. They also reflect on a rough overall sports weekend, while still finding time to celebrate a couple of wins from their other teams.Be sure to follow us: https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples’ 4–1 loss to Miami FC to open the Prinx Tires Cup campaign. The boys quickly turn the page, looking ahead to Saturday night at home v Knoxville and a return to league play. They share their score predictions, highlight key things to watch for, and preview a big weekend across USL League One.Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast

Ian and Paul get you ready for matchday as FC Naples travel to Pitbull Stadium to take on Miami FC on Wednesday night. The boys break down both teams’ recent form, highlight key players to watch, and give their score predictions. They also pick their group winners and look ahead to the rest of FC Naples’ matches in the group.Where you can find us: https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples’ hard-earned point in Portland, Maine. The boys discuss the starting lineups, a sluggish first half, and the impact of the super subs. They also dive into Max Glasser’s first professional goal and Lalo Delgado’s huge late save against his longtime teammate and former FC Naples center back, Brecc Evans. The episode wraps up with a quick look ahead to the Prinx Tires Cup.Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast

On this special episode of the Forza Naples Podcast, Ian sits down with ShadowWulf from the Fallen Leaves – The Main(e) Podcast to get the opposition’s perspective ahead of Sunday afternoon. Be sure to check out his podcast and give him a follow on social media—links are below.His Spotify: Fallen Leaves - The Main(e) Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyTwitter and BlueSky: @DerSchattenwolfOur links: https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples’ heartbreaking 1–0 loss to Orlando City in the U.S. Open Cup. The guys discuss what was an overall stellar performance, including the controversial goal that was ruled out, and then look ahead to Sunday afternoon’s matchup against Portland.Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast

Ian and Paul are joined by Orlando City fan and expert Charles as they preview what could be the biggest match in FC Naples history. The trio breaks down potential starting elevens, what each side must do to advance, and gives their scoreline predictions.Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast

FC Naples wins another Battle for Paradise. Ian and Paul break it all down, discussing the performance as a whole, standout players, and the impact of super sub Chris Garcia. The boys also take a quick look ahead to Wednesday’s Open Cup match.Get in touch with us: Forza Naples | Instagram | Linktree

We’re getting you ready for matchday as FC Naples takes on Sarasota Paradise on Saturday night in the first-ever league meeting of the “Battle for Paradise” derby. We predict the FC Naples starting 11, give our scoreline predictions, and break down what to watch for, plus a quick Southwest Florida geography lesson.Get in touch with us: linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast

Ian and Paul recap FC Naples’ 1–0 win over Greenville Triumph, breaking down the strong starting 11, Ferrin’s first league goal, and an overall impressive performance. They also discuss the next round of the Open Cup v Orlando City. Get in touch with us: linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast

Ian and Paul recap and analyze FC Naples’ dominant 3–0 win over FC America CFL Spurs, breaking down the goals, tactics, and key performances as Naples advances to the Round of 32 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup—setting up a matchup with an MLS side. They then turn their attention to the upcoming third‑round draw, scheduled for Thursday morning, before previewing the Greenville match, discussing their preferred starting XI, and giving their score predictions.Get in touch with the show:Insta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]: ForzaNaplesReddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul recap FC Naples’ first loss of the season against Forward Madison, discussing the tactical formation changes and breaking down the match as a whole. They take a closer look at the final 10 minutes, highlighting what went well despite the result and discuss the outstanding performance of the Madison keeper. The episode wraps up with a preview of FC Naples’ upcoming second-round Open Cup matchup against FC America CFL Spurs.Get in touch with the show: Insta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]: ForzaNaplesReddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

FC Naples picks up their first road win against the Richmond Kickers. Ian and Paul break it all down and hand out their Man of the Match awards. We also take a look at the next three home games for FC Naples.Follow us on socials:Insta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]: ForzaNaplesReddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

We recap FC Naples’ convincing 3–0 victory over amateur side Red Force in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup and break down what stood out from the performance. Then we turn the page to Saturday night as FC Naples hits the road for the first time this season, previewing a tough away test in Richmond. We also look ahead to what’s coming next, including the club’s next three home matches and what fans can expect at Paradise Coast Sports Complex.Follow us on socials: Insta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]: ForzaNaplesReddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul recap FC Naples’ 2–2 draw with Corpus Christi on Saturday night, sharing their overreactions to a result that felt more like a loss than a point gained. They then turn their attention to Wednesday night, previewing FC Naples vs. Red Force FC in the first round of the U.S. Open CupGet in touch with the show:Insta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]: ForzaNaplesReddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul preview Saturday night’s matchup against Corpus Christi FC (aka the Battle of the Beaches). We break down the projected starting 11, make our matchday predictions, and run through scoreline picks from around the league. Get ready for Saturday night with us!Get in touch with the show: Insta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]: ForzaNaplesReddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples’ 2–0 win over Fort Wayne on Saturday night. They react to the first starting 11 of the year, recap the key moments, and hand out their Man of the Match awards. They also offer a brief look ahead to Corpus Christi and the season as a whole.Follow us on socials:Insta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]: ForzaNaplesReddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul are bringing you a special episode to get you ready for matchday. We predict the starting 11, discuss potential changes, and make our predictions for the home opener—complete with scorelines and goal scorers. We also take a look around the league. See you all Saturday night 7 pm at Paradise Coast, or on ESPN+. Follow us on socials: Insta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]: ForzaNaplesReddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul break down some of the latest news from around the USL, including updates on Tormenta and the USL Championship CBA. They then share their predictions for the season—covering their top three, bottom three, and dark-horse teams. The discussion also includes the FC Naples matches they’ve circled on their calendars, plus match predictions for the home opener.We want to hear from you, get in touch: Insta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]: u/ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaples

We’re back for Season 2! Ian and Paul look ahead to the 2026 season. We give you a squad preview: who’s back, who’s gone, and who’s new. We also take a look around the league at the new teams and discuss which away day we’d most want to do in 2026.Be sure to follow us on social media and share the pod with your fellow FC Naples fans!

We’re back after a little break to soak in everything from FC Naples’ season! In this episode, we’re recapping the final game, looking back at the highs and lows of the year, and handing out our very first Season-Long MVP awards. Plus, we’ll share what we’re most excited about as we gear up for next season.Thank you for riding with us through our first season, it’s been an incredible journey! Stick around, because we’ll be back soon to start previewing what’s next. Big things are coming!

FC Naples advance to the semifinals via penalty kicks!We’re here to break it all down and ask the hard-hitting questions: Has Joel Serrano become a club legend? And are penalty shootouts a better product on TV than in person?Then, Ian and Paul look ahead to a semifinal matchup against One Knoxville next Saturday.Follow us on Socials: Instagram/Reddit: ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaplesEmail: [email protected]

FC Naples will host a playoff match against Union Omaha on Saturday!We’re recapping the win over Charlotte and looking ahead to the USL League One Playoffs as a whole. Ian breaks down how to prepare for penalty kicks, while Paul is riding his own hot streak heading into the postseason.Follow us!Insta: ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaplesReddit: ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul are looking forward to the final match of the regular season. We look at what is at stake across the league on an exciting final day in League One. We make some scoreline predications and look back at the season as a whole. Follow us on Socials:Insta: ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaples.

Ian and Paul are breaking down the final run in for FC Naples. With just 2 games to play, it's still all on the line. We look back to the matches vs Omaha and Westchester and look ahead to Spokane on Saturday. We also look around the league and make our predictions with just 2 match weeks left. Follow us socials: Insta: ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaples Email: [email protected]

FC Naples has officially clinched a playoff spot, thanks to a record-setting 4–0 win over AV Alta on Saturday night. Ian and Paul are breaking it all down and asking the hard-hitting questions:How many points does FC Naples need to clinch a home playoff game? Who else around the league could make the playoffs?And will the beer chips still work in the postseason?All that and more—this week!

On this week's episode: A recap of the three massive points vs. Charlotte on Friday night A look ahead to season ticket member appreciation night on Wednesday Break down Portland v Naples: Round 3 on Sunday nightCan FC Naples host a first-round playoff game? Who's in and who's out of the playoffs No Outback Steakhouse for Ian or Paul Disney parks, ranked!All that and more! Follow us! Insta: ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaplesReddit: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]

We’re breaking down FC Naples’ last three matches:1 point vs Knoxville2 points dropped vs Westchester3 points earned vs GreenvilleThen, we’ll take a look at FC Naples’ tough run-in to closeout the season. Can they stay hot and finish strong? Paul had never seen a soccer game played on a baseball field, Ian makes a terrible bet, and we open with bonus coverage of the US Men's National Team. All that and more! Follow us: Insta: ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaplesReddit: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]

Ian and Paul break down what felt like a draw against Madison. Next, we look ahead to Knoxville and Westchester this week. Paul is excited to be back in the beer garden, while Ian wonders why so many League One teams are sponsored by hospitals.All that and more this week!

We're recapping 2, 2-1 wins this week against South Georgia Tormenta and Texoma FC. Paul shares his experience watching FC Naples on the big screen at a sports book, Ian wonders if we made history with the first-ever "Ian for Ian" change and we look forward to a trip to Madison on Saturday. All that and more! Follow us: Insta: ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaples

Ian and Paul break down another come-from-behind win for FC Naples. We dive into the tale of two halves against Richmond and highlight what worked well and what didn't. Then, we look ahead to two big matchups this week: a revenge game and FC Naples’ cable TV debut on Wednesday night against South Georgia Tormenta, airing on CBS Sports Network. On Saturday night, it’s a rematch with Paul’s favorite team, Texoma.Paul speculates on the next USL League One expansion city, while Ian is excited to cash in his chips—for beer.Follow us on our Socials: Insta: ForzNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaplesEmail: [email protected]

Ian and Paul are back to recap FC Naples' 2-1 home win over Westchester in what’s been dubbed the “Snowbird Derby.”They also break down the rare draw that felt like a win against AV Alta, and look ahead to the final Jägermeister Cup clash against Greenville this Saturday. Paul shares his wardrobe mishap from a wedding last weekend, Ian gives reverse psychology another shot, and both are feeling optimistic about the second half of the season.Follow us: Bluesky: ForzaNaplesInsta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: ForzaNaples239

Ian and Paul are recapping the 2-0 loss to the Rowdies as we put the bottle of Jägermeister back in the freezer until next year. We also look ahead to our matchup against fellow expansion side Westchester SC on Saturday night, including a prediction on how many cards will be dealt out. We also discuss possible mascot ideas, hotdogs, and our original Jägermeister Cup predictionsGet in touch with us: Insta: ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaplesEmail: [email protected]

Chat, we're so back! Ian and Paul are recapping FC Naples' last three matches and taking a bit of blame for not recapping them sooner. Then, the boys look ahead to getting the Jägermeister back out in preparation for the Rowdies on Friday night. We give you our first ever version of USL League One Power Rankings, Paul is looking for some fireworks, and Ian is ready to go all Joey Chestnut on Friday night—all of this while we record during another crazy afternoon thunderstorm.Be sure to follow us on Socials: Insta: ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaplesEmail: [email protected]

Ian and Paul are joined by a special guest this week, Rob (Ian’s dad), as we recap the first-ever Forza Naples away day. We break down FC Naples’ 1-1 draw to Greenville on a rainy night in Clemson, SC. We also look ahead to Naples v Red Wolves round III Saturday night. Rob solicits new sponsors, Ian is looking for a babysitter for Saturday night, and Paul thinks FC Naples is like the Florida Panthers. Get in touch with us! Insta: ForzaNaplesPodBluesky: ForzaNaples Email: [email protected]

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples' 3-2 loss to Miami FC on Saturday night and celebrate the end of May. Then, they look ahead to the trip to Greenville on Saturday. They get excited about pro/rel coming to the USL and bash MLS some more. Paul wants to know what foods you should eat at a soccer match. Do beer and ice cream go together? Can Ian convince his family to drive to Greenville this weekend while on vacation?Get in touch with us! Insta: ForzanaplespodBluesky: ForzanaplesEmail: [email protected]

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples' 3-1 win over defending league champions Union Omaha. We discuss the team's tactics, Paul takes credit for correctly predicting the score, and Ian offers his opinions on the penalty decisions from his point of view in the stands. We also look forward to breaking out the Jägermeister again this weekend as FC Naples takes on Championship side Miami FC at Pitbull Stadium Saturday night.Get in touch with us!Instagram: forzanaplespodBluesky: forzanaplesEmail: [email protected]

Ian and Paul are here to recap FC Naples' 2-1 loss to Portland Hearts of Pine. We break down the goals, the cards, and the overall performance. We also update our airport rankings, discuss college graduations, and offer score predictions for Sunday's match against Union Omaha. Paul makes a proposal to the USL front office, and Ian is still talking about his U14 Region C Cup win.Where to find us:Instagram: forzanaplespodBlueSky: ForzaNaplesEmail: [email protected]: Forzanaplespodcast

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples' 3-1 loss to Chattanoga Red Wolves. Then, we give a preview of the upcoming match, on hopefully a dry field, against Portland Hearts of Pine. We promise, no airport talk this week! Follow us on Instagram: ForzaNaplesPodEmail us: [email protected]

Inspired by travel delays this week, and Paul joining live from an airport, we mix things up and offer some analysis on traveling. Ian and Paul rank their favorite and least favorite airports. Paul gives some insight into the Star Wars films. Ian couldn't book a "vacation" to Portland next weekend. Then, we look ahead to the other USL League 1 fixtures and FC Naples’ month ahead. Follow us on Insta: ForzaNaplesPodEmail the show: [email protected]

Update: we lost Paul’s audio after about 7 mins, you can either play cohost at home or just pretend Ian is having a full conversation in his head! Ian and Paul have recovered from the Jägermeister Cup on Saturday night and break down FC Naples’ gritty 1-0 win against Charleston Battery #FreeZakGordon. Then we look ahead to FC Naples’ trip out west to take on fellow expansion side AV Alta. Then we offer you USL League One stats and facts, advice on how to stay up for the late kick-off and some top tier time zone analysis. Instagram: ForzaNaplesPodEmail: [email protected]

Ian and Paul are back to recap FC Naples first loss in the league at the hands of One Knoxville. Then we get a bottle of Jägermeister out of our freezer to celebrate the opening weekend of the Jägermeister Cup with a preview of FC Naples v Charleston Battery. Paul thinks he's found the solution to make games more exciting. Ian wants to bring back full match replays. We come up with a solution for weddings. Oh, and we make our Jägermeister Cup predictions. Follow us on Instagram: ForzaNaplesPodEmail us: [email protected]

Ian, Paul and special guest Michael recap FC Naples 1-1 draw (8-9 loss on penalties) v Tampa Bay Rowdies. We look ahead to another top of the table tilt vs One Knox this Saturday. Ian calls out Harry Maguire and David Applegate. Paul wants to know why the beer service didn't reopen for the first half of extra time. Listen to Michael's NYCFC podcast: Blue City Radio Follow us on Instagram: ForzaNaplesPodEmail us: [email protected]

We're back, with a new and improved logo! Ian and Paul review FC Naples 2-1 win v Richmond Kickers at the weekend. Ian calls out the people behind the USL League One power rankings. Paul calls out the rest of the teams in league to do it on a hot, humid summer night in Naples. We take a look at what to expect and what is at stake in the still to be named derby against the Rowdies in the US Open Cup. Follow us on Instagram: ForzaNaplesPodEmail us: [email protected]

Guess what? We're still top of the league. Ian and Paul are back to break out FC Naples' two wins last week. We look ahead to the Rowdies visit in the Open Cup. We declare down with the MLS and look forward to pro/rel. Paul loves watching the games on ESPN+. Ian has used up almost all his beer garden chips. Oh, and we look ahead to Richmond Kickers this weekend. Get in touch with us! Insta: forzanaplespodEmail: [email protected]