The full USL League One schedule was released this past week and fans are already circling May 16 as a can't miss match with Indy Eleven coming to town for one of four USL Cup matches for Fort Wayne FC. Though the teams compete in different tiers of the USL, this match could be the birth of a future I-69 rivalry.

In this episode of Fort Wayne Footy we'll take a look at Fort Wayne's foes in 2026 as well as their cross-divisional opponents in the USL Cup.

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With all the news starting to break around the league, it's time to start getting to know the people, the places and the teams of USL League One. In this episode we welcome, Kaylor Hodges from The USL Show to share a high level view of the league, the history and what we can expect in Fort Wayne's first season.

Fort Wayne FC will open their USL 1 campaign on March 7, 2026 on the road against FC Naples. But mark your calendars now for their home opener at Fort Wayne FC Park on May 2.

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This was a big week of soccer news from the local scene to the world stage as Fort Wayne Football Club held open tryouts, MLS crowned a new champion, and the World Cup groups were selected. We have a lot to talk about in this episode of Fort Wayne Footy!

And Justin Cohn, Communications Director for Fort Wayne FC, joins us once again to talk about how the club is preparing for the preseason that kicks off in just a couple of weeks.

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So you, or perhaps a son or daughter, are interested in playing soccer at the collegiate level, and you have a lot of questions. What's the first step? When can I talk to coaches? What ID camps should I attend? What about showcase tournaments?

In this episode we sit down with Ken Nuber, head coach of the women's soccer team at the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, IN, to help point you in the right direction.

As an added bonus, we talked to the Vice President of the Three Rivers Regiment and Footy Patreon supporter, Christina Copeland, about the Regiment's upcoming event on Monday, December 8.

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Join us for a deep dive into individualized athlete development with Aaron Tulloch from HY2, where we'll explore how strength and conditioning, speed and agility training, and focused skill work can fill the gaps that team training can't address.

We'll tackle the big questions parents have: When should my kid start? How much is too much? What actually works to prevent injuries and build confident, capable players?

Whether you're curious about supplemental training or skeptical about adding one more thing to your family's schedule, this conversation will give you the insights you need to make informed decisions about your player's development.

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In this episode we tackle the competitive years of youth soccer development (ages 13-15), when players transition to full-field soccer and families face an expanding—and often confusing—universe of options. We'll break down the landscape of local, regional, and national leagues, talk about the costs of travel soccer, and discuss the tournament gauntlet that defines this phase.

Sean Black from Fort Wayne United Soccer Club joins us for the conversation as we seek to help you navigate the increasing level of competition while maintaining perspective on what matters most for your player and family.

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This week we start a series looking at Soccer in the States with a focus in this episode on young player development. How do we train young soccer players to both understand the game and develop individual skills to help them be successful. What does success even look like at the youngest ages? What's the role of a coach? What's the role of a parent at this stage?

Matt Hein, Director of the Player Development Academy at Fort Wayne Sport Club, joins us for this conversation.

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The Indiana high school soccer season came to a close this weekend for both the boys and girls sides. We have had a great time covering our local teams and following their progress this post-season. In the end, the Blackhawk Christian boys came away with the 1A State Championship and the Fort Wayne Fusion Girls were crowned National Champions.

For this episode of Fort Wayne Footy, we welcome Fort Wayne Fusion coaches, Brian Woodbury and Gifford Grobien, to talk about the club, their season, and what it's like to win the title.

We'll also tap into the college post-season as our local teams begin conference tournament play.

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