Forza Naples

Ian and Paul recap FC Naples’ first loss of the season against Forward Madison, discussing the tactical formation changes and breaking down the match as a whole. They take a closer look at the final 10 minutes, highlighting what went well despite the result and discuss the outstanding performance of the Madison keeper. The episode wraps up with a preview of FC Naples’ upcoming second-round Open Cu...

FC Naples picks up their first road win against the Richmond Kickers. Ian and Paul break it all down and hand out their Man of the Match awards. We also take a look at the next three home games for FC Naples. Follow us on socials: Insta: ForzaNaplesPod Email: ForzaNaples239@gmail.com Bluesky: ForzaNaples Reddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

We recap FC Naples’ convincing 3–0 victory over amateur side Red Force in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup and break down what stood out from the performance. Then we turn the page to Saturday night as FC Naples hits the road for the first time this season, previewing a tough away test in Richmond. We also look ahead to what’s coming next, including the club’s next three home matches and what...

Ian and Paul recap FC Naples’ 2–2 draw with Corpus Christi on Saturday night, sharing their overreactions to a result that felt more like a loss than a point gained. They then turn their attention to Wednesday night, previewing FC Naples vs. Red Force FC in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup Get in touch with the show: Insta: ForzaNaplesPod Email: ForzaNaples239@gmail.com Bluesky: ForzaNaples Re...

Ian and Paul preview Saturday night’s matchup against Corpus Christi FC (aka the Battle of the Beaches). We break down the projected starting 11, make our matchday predictions, and run through scoreline picks from around the league. Get ready for Saturday night with us! Get in touch with the show: Insta: ForzaNaplesPod Email: ForzaNaples239@gmail.com Bluesky: ForzaNaples Reddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples’ 2–0 win over Fort Wayne on Saturday night. They react to the first starting 11 of the year, recap the key moments, and hand out their Man of the Match awards. They also offer a brief look ahead to Corpus Christi and the season as a whole. Follow us on socials: Insta: ForzaNaplesPod Email: ForzaNaples239@gmail.com Bluesky: ForzaNaples Reddit: u/ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul are bringing you a special episode to get you ready for matchday. We predict the starting 11, discuss potential changes, and make our predictions for the home opener—complete with scorelines and goal scorers. We also take a look around the league. See you all Saturday night 7 pm at Paradise Coast, or on ESPN+. Follow us on socials: Insta: ForzaNaplesPod Email: ForzaNaples239@gmail.com...

Ian and Paul break down some of the latest news from around the USL, including updates on Tormenta and the USL Championship CBA. They then share their predictions for the season—covering their top three, bottom three, and dark-horse teams. The discussion also includes the FC Naples matches they’ve circled on their calendars, plus match predictions for the home opener. We want to hear from you, get...

We’re back for Season 2! Ian and Paul look ahead to the 2026 season. We give you a squad preview: who’s back, who’s gone, and who’s new. We also take a look around the league at the new teams and discuss which away day we’d most want to do in 2026. Be sure to follow us on social media and share the pod with your fellow FC Naples fans!

We’re back after a little break to soak in everything from FC Naples’ season! In this episode, we’re recapping the final game, looking back at the highs and lows of the year, and handing out our very first Season-Long MVP awards. Plus, we’ll share what we’re most excited about as we gear up for next season. Thank you for riding with us through our first season, it’s been an incredible journey! Sti...

FC Naples advance to the semifinals via penalty kicks! We’re here to break it all down and ask the hard-hitting questions: Has Joel Serrano become a club legend? And are penalty shootouts a better product on TV than in person? Then, Ian and Paul look ahead to a semifinal matchup against One Knoxville next Saturday. Follow us on Socials: Instagram/Reddit: ForzaNaplesPod Bluesky: ForzaNaples Email:...

FC Naples will host a playoff match against Union Omaha on Saturday! We’re recapping the win over Charlotte and looking ahead to the USL League One Playoffs as a whole. Ian breaks down how to prepare for penalty kicks, while Paul is riding his own hot streak heading into the postseason. Follow us! Insta: ForzaNaplesPod Bluesky: ForzaNaples Reddit: ForzaNaplesPod

Ian and Paul are looking forward to the final match of the regular season. We look at what is at stake across the league on an exciting final day in League One. We make some scoreline predications and look back at the season as a whole. Follow us on Socials: Insta: ForzaNaplesPod Bluesky: ForzaNaples.

Ian and Paul are breaking down the final run in for FC Naples. With just 2 games to play, it's still all on the line. We look back to the matches vs Omaha and Westchester and look ahead to Spokane on Saturday. We also look around the league and make our predictions with just 2 match weeks left. Follow us socials: Insta: ForzaNaplesPod Bluesky: ForzaNaples Email: ForzaNaples239@gmail.com

FC Naples has officially clinched a playoff spot, thanks to a record-setting 4–0 win over AV Alta on Saturday night. Ian and Paul are breaking it all down and asking the hard-hitting questions:How many points does FC Naples need to clinch a home playoff game? Who else around the league could make the playoffs? And will the beer chips still work in the postseason? All that and more—this week!

On this week's episode: A recap of the three massive points vs. Charlotte on Friday night A look ahead to season ticket member appreciation night on Wednesday Break down Portland v Naples: Round 3 on Sunday night Can FC Naples host a first-round playoff game? Who's in and who's out of the playoffs No Outback Steakhouse for Ian or Paul Disney parks, ranked! All that and more! Follow us!...

We’re breaking down FC Naples’ last three matches: 1 point vs Knoxville 2 points dropped vs Westchester 3 points earned vs Greenville Then, we’ll take a look at FC Naples’ tough run-in to closeout the season. Can they stay hot and finish strong? Paul had never seen a soccer game played on a baseball field, Ian makes a terrible bet, and we open with bonus coverage of the US Men's National Team....

Ian and Paul break down what felt like a draw against Madison. Next, we look ahead to Knoxville and Westchester this week. Paul is excited to be back in the beer garden, while Ian wonders why so many League One teams are sponsored by hospitals. All that and more this week!

We're recapping 2, 2-1 wins this week against South Georgia Tormenta and Texoma FC. Paul shares his experience watching FC Naples on the big screen at a sports book, Ian wonders if we made history with the first-ever "Ian for Ian" change and we look forward to a trip to Madison on Saturday. All that and more! Follow us: Insta: ForzaNaplesPod Bluesky: ForzaNaples

Ian and Paul break down another come-from-behind win for FC Naples. We dive into the tale of two halves against Richmond and highlight what worked well and what didn't. Then, we look ahead to two big matchups this week: a revenge game and FC Naples’ cable TV debut on Wednesday night against South Georgia Tormenta, airing on CBS Sports Network. On Saturday night, it’s a rematch with Paul’s favo...

Ian and Paul are back to recap FC Naples' 2-1 home win over Westchester in what’s been dubbed the “Snowbird Derby.” They also break down the rare draw that felt like a win against AV Alta, and look ahead to the final Jägermeister Cup clash against Greenville this Saturday. Paul shares his wardrobe mishap from a wedding last weekend, Ian gives reverse psychology another shot, and both are feeling o...

Ian and Paul are recapping the 2-0 loss to the Rowdies as we put the bottle of Jägermeister back in the freezer until next year. We also look ahead to our matchup against fellow expansion side Westchester SC on Saturday night, including a prediction on how many cards will be dealt out. We also discuss possible mascot ideas, hotdogs, and our original Jägermeister Cup predictions Get in touch with u...

Chat, we're so back! Ian and Paul are recapping FC Naples' last three matches and taking a bit of blame for not recapping them sooner. Then, the boys look ahead to getting the Jägermeister back out in preparation for the Rowdies on Friday night. We give you our first ever version of USL League One Power Rankings, Paul is looking for some fireworks, and Ian is ready to go all Joey Chestnut...

Ian and Paul are joined by a special guest this week, Rob (Ian’s dad), as we recap the first-ever Forza Naples away day. We break down FC Naples’ 1-1 draw to Greenville on a rainy night in Clemson, SC. We also look ahead to Naples v Red Wolves round III Saturday night. Rob solicits new sponsors, Ian is looking for a babysitter for Saturday night, and Paul thinks FC Naples is like the Florida Panth...

Ian and Paul break down FC Naples' 3-2 loss to Miami FC on Saturday night and celebrate the end of May. Then, they look ahead to the trip to Greenville on Saturday. They get excited about pro/rel coming to the USL and bash MLS some more. Paul wants to know what foods you should eat at a soccer match. Do beer and ice cream go together? Can Ian convince his family to drive to Greenville this wee...