Forza Naples

We interrupt our summer break for an emergency podcast to discuss breaking news: Matt Poland has been relieved of his duties as FC Naples' Head Coach and Sporting Director. Ian and Paul break down the decision, reflect on Poland's tenure, assess the current state of the team, and discuss the road ahead for FC Naples. Share your thoughts with us on social media @ForzaNaplesPod .

It's the Forza Naples World Cup Show! Ian and Paul are asking the hard-hitting questions in this episode: Is the US going all the way, or will Cape Verde or Canada win it all? They also discuss their favorite teams and matches of the tournament so far. The boys look back at the US's exciting 4–1 victory and preview the upcoming match against Australia. Will Cape Verde advance? No Scotland,...

Ian's back from his trip and ready to recap FC Naples' 4–3 loss to Charlotte Independence last Saturday with Paul. The boys break down what went well, discuss who stepped up despite the defeat, and find the positives that keep them from hitting the panic button just yet. Then, they look ahead as Naples travels to Chattanooga to take on the Red Wolves for the first time this season. They pr...

It's the Forza Naples World Cup Show! Ian and Paul break down the start of the tournament, including a rant about Fox’s coverage so far. They dive into the red card fest that defined the opening match before shifting to a preview of USMNT vs. Paraguay on Friday night. The guys discuss what a successful World Cup campaign looks like for Poch’s side and how that success can help grow the game. T...

Ian and Paul take a look ahead to FC Naples’ trip to Charlotte for a rematch with the red-hot Independence on Saturday night. They break down what FC Naples needs to do to pick up points again and discuss the tactical changes they want to see. The guys also share their starting 11 and make their score predictions. Plus, a little bonus content to kick things off as they break down Game 3 of the Flo...

Welcome to the first episode of the Forza Naples World Cup Show (FNWS)! With the World Cup coming to North America this year, we’ve decided to cover the tournament as a whole in addition to our regularly scheduled FC Naples content. In this episode, Ian and Paul take a look at the tournament as a whole, breaking down the USMNT roster and pre-tournament tune-ups. They also pick their top two teams...

Ian and Paul recap FC Naples’ back-to-back home losses to Charlotte and Sarasota, taking a look at what went wrong and expressing their frustrations. They also look ahead to the road in front of FC Naples and discuss what the club needs to do to stop the slide and get back to its winning ways. Stay tuned for some fun World Cup content out later this week. Be sure to follow us, @ForzaNaplesPod to s...

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples’ 2–1 road loss to top-of-the-table Union Omaha, sharing their thoughts on a tough result during a challenging stretch of fixtures. They then turn their attention to Wednesday’s matchup, as FC Naples returns home to face a red-hot Charlotte Independence side, and look ahead at other upcoming fixtures. Along the way, Ian’s dog makes a cameo appearance for a quick wa...

Ian and Paul discuss FC Naples’ trip to league leaders UnionOmaha on Saturday night. They break down key players to watch, the formations they’d like to see, and who they think will step up, along with their scorelinepredictions. Then, the boys take a look around the league as the seasonapproaches the one-third mark, sharing what has surprised them so far, including Ian’s comparison of the league...

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....

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...

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: @ForzaNaplesPod Email: ForzaNaples239@gmail.com Bluesky: 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 cele...

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 Tire...

On this special episode of the Forza Naples Podcast, Ian sits down with ShadowWulf from the F allen Leaves – The Main(e) Podcas t 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 Spotify Twitter and BlueSky: @DerSchattenwolf Our links:...

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 th...