Four months after becoming the first expansion team in USL League One history to win a playoff game, FC Naples opened their 2026 season with a 2-0 shutout win at home against Fort Wayne.
NAPLES, Fla. — Opening night is special for every team because it’s when all the hard work that goes unseen during the offseason can finally get showcased.
FC Naples came into this one fired up, and so was their fanbase. Over 4,000 fans were in attendance for this one, and their team’s play reflected that.
A goal just before halftime and the dagger in the closing minutes ultimately decided this one.
While both goals were scored by some new faces, the theme carried over from their impressive 2025 season: play for your community.