Fort Wayne Footy

Fort Wayne made a quick turnaround this week to head back to the gulf coast of Florida to face Sarasota Paradise in their second match of the season. Lilian Ricol and Ryan Becher scored the first goals historic goals for the squad, but in the end it was only enough to come away with a point, also their first of the season. Join us live as we break down the match, talk about key performances, and l...

Fort Wayne FC heads back to Florida for their next match against Sarasota Paradise. To help get you ready for the match and give you a taste of supporter culture in Sarasota, Brian (Fort Wayne Footy) sat down with David Sterling from @ThisIsParadisePodcast for this episode of Crests & Colors. Both clubs are looking to rebound from disappointing losses last week, and one way or another, someone...

Fort Wayne FC officially kicked off their first season as a professional club on Saturday in a 2-0 loss to league sophomores, FC Naples. Despite the loss, their performance gave fans something to look forward to as the season progresses. In this episode we'll get into our first impressions after seeing the team on the pitch for the first time, we'll break down the match, and share the match day ex...

In the first episode of Crests and Colors, Brian Biedenbach (Fort Wayne Footy) sits down with Ian Anderson from the Forza Naples Podcast ( Instagram and Spotify ) to preview Fort Wayne FC’s historic first league match against FC Naples. The conversation goes beyond tactics and rosters to explore how Naples built a professional soccer culture from scratch, what matchday feels like at Paradise Sport...

The season kicks off in less than a week and it's time to offer our preseason predictions. But this isn't just any ol' prediction show. We're bringing you the headlines before they happen. Join us in the chat to help us vote on the reality of those headlines and let us know if we should "Post It" (almost certainly will happen), "Pin It" (it could happen but we should wait and see), or "Pitch It" (...

On this episode of Fort Wayne Footy, we break down one of the biggest developing stories in lower-division soccer with reporter Alex Ashton, who joins us to discuss his report on the uncertain future of South Georgia Tormenta FC and what it could mean for USL League One heading into 2026. Then we shift the spotlight back home with a look at the latest signings from Fort Wayne FC—who’s in, what rol...

We've had another promising week of signings as the preseason rolls on for Fort Wayne Football Club. A solid attack is beginning to take shape and more defenders are coming into the squad to lock down that back line. This week we welcome goalkeeper, Bernd Schipmann, to the show to talk about his move from Forward Madison to Fort Wayne and the leadership and experience he brings to this young squad...

Fort Wayne Football Club got their first taste of real preseason competition this Saturday traveling to Milford, Ohio to face MLS Next Pro side, FC Cincinnati 2. The match was closed to the public and the media but the match-up was intriguing. We'll talk about what we can learn from the limited information we have about this match and what the goals may be heading into their second friendly next w...

In this episode of Fort Wayne Footy, Ryan Becher joins the show to discuss preseason camp, the jump to USL League One, and the mindset required to compete at the professional level as Fort Wayne FC prepares for its inaugural pro season. 🚨 NEW MERCH available NOW 🚨 Visit https://fortwaynefooty.com/store to get yours!! Catch us live at 9pm every Monday night, or later in the week on your favorite...

🚨 NEW MERCH available NOW 🚨 Visit https://fortwaynefooty.com/store to get yours!! Players are beginning to arrive in Fort Wayne for physicals and fitness testing but the first major winter storm of the new year has already caused some delays to the start of preseason training. Despite the delay, there is plenty of news coming out of the Fort Wayne Football Club office with more new signings and...

This past week Fort Wayne Football Club announced four new player signings, three of whom are defenders which we believe indicates a strong roster build with players who can not only defend well, but who have great ability to pass the ball accurately up the pitch. This week we get to hear from one those new players. Michael Rempel joins us at the top of the hour to talk about his decision to come...

This week was a big week for the soccer community in Fort Wayne with two historic signings. Fort Wayne native, Amelia White, signed her first professional contract early in the week with the Kansas City Current of the NWSL. Then on Friday, Fort Wayne Football Club announced Tiago Dias as their first professional player signing. Amelia White joins us for a portion of the show to talk about her jour...

The USL Players Association has yet to come to terms with league headquarters about a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that would include a higher league minimum salary and more consistent health and wellness benefits for players across the league. Though this dispute only directly impacts USL Championship clubs at the moment, the ripples may soon be felt throughout USL League One who onl...

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...

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 Na...

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 ki...

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 t...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Despite the lack of games being played on high school soccer fields in the regions, this was a still big week for soccer in our area. The All-District teams were announced, the Blackhawk boys advanced to the state finals, and the Fort Wayne Fusion FC Girls D1 team won a national championship! And to top it off, Fort Wayne Football Club revealed their fresh new look as they move into USL League One...

The high school regional semi-finals and finals were held this past week and though so many of our area teams participated, only one still remains in the competition. We'll recap those regional matches and see what's ahead for the Blackhawk Christian boys as they advance to the state semi-finals. Also, Fort Wayne FC recently announced they are going with a new look as they head into a new league....

The dust has finally settled on the whirlwind week of the IHSAA sectional tournament, and Fort Wayne soccer delivered as promised! 🌪️ Join us as we break down all the action of this past week and feel the pure, unadulterated joy of the teams that hoisted the sectional trophies, and share in the total heartbreak of those whose stellar seasons came to a sudden, crushing end. We celebrate the champio...

This week our focus turns to the best stories that have come out of high school soccer this season. It’s not just about the players with the best stats and the teams with the most wins. It's about teams that surprised us, the teams who played with passion until the very end, the players who finally got a chance and friends and family who showed up to surprise us. Catch us live at 9pm every Monday...