Naples, FL – [June 22, 2026] – FC Naples put forth a determined effort on the road Saturday night, battling through a tightly contested match against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC at CHI Memorial Stadium. Despite controlling stretches of play and creating several promising opportunities, Naples fell 1-0 after a late second-half goal decided the USL League One contest.
The opening half featured a disciplined defensive performance from both sides as neither team was able to break through. Naples worked patiently in possession and looked dangerous on several attacking sequences, while the back line and goalkeeper #99 Joshua Grant held Chattanooga scoreless through the first 45 minutes.
Naples continued to push forward after halftime, creating chances through the attacking play of #3 Julian Cisneros, #7 Taylor Gray, and #10 Andrés Ferrín. The visitors generated opportunities from wide areas and maintained pressure as they searched for the opening goal.
Chattanooga eventually found the breakthrough in the 78th minute when #14 Omar Hernandez converted the match’s lone goal.
FC Naples continued to fight until the final whistle, with substitutes #9 Gio Miglietti, #30 Ian Cerro, #18 Dominick Bachstein, and #12 Hudson Gay providing fresh energy during the closing stages. Miglietti created an immediate spark in the attack, registering multiple shots as Naples pressed for a late equalizer.
Defensively, Grant delivered another solid performance in goal, recording three saves to keep Naples within striking distance throughout the night. Midfielder #14 Kevin O’Connor anchored the effort in the center of the park, while #5 Luca Mastrantonio and #22 Joshua Yoder helped control possession and dictate the tempo for long stretches.
Although the result did not go Naples’ way, the club once again showed its competitiveness and resilience on the road, remaining in the match until the final whistle against a Chattanooga side playing in front of its home crowd.
Next Up: Stars, Stripes & Soccer Returns to Paradise Coast Sports Complex
FC Naples returns home on Friday, July 3, for its Stars, Stripes & Soccer celebration as Portland Hearts of Pine visits Paradise Coast Sports Complex Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET in a festive evening honoring America’s 250th Anniversary.
The day-long celebration begins with the America 250 Block Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a World Cup Watch Party from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fans can also participate in a Health & Wellness Event inside the stadium from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. before joining the FC Naples Pregame Party beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are available now at fcnaples.com/tickets. Fans can secure their seats and be part of one of the club’s biggest celebrations of the season as FC Naples looks to earn three points in front of the home crowd.
About FC Naples
FC Naples is Southwest Florida’s first professional soccer team, based at the state-of-the-art Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, Florida. In their inaugural 2025 USL League One season, the club finished fourth in the regular season standings and qualified for the playoffs. The club’s mission is to create a world-class family experience and forge a title-contending team to be the pride of Southwest Florida. FC Naples’ crest, colors, and culture reflect the community’s rich history of strength and resilience, as well as a deep connection to the beaches and waterways that have shaped the region. Learn more at www.FCNaples.com.