Fort Wayne FC is coming off a tough 2-0 loss to the New York Cosmos—but how do they respond? We break down the key moments from the match, what went wrong, and what needs to change. Plus, we’re joined by special guest Jennifer Ousley, Fort Wayne FC Park’s food and beverage coordinator, to give fans an inside look at the stadium’s food scene and what to expect on matchday.

Match analysis, behind-the-scenes insight, and plenty of Fort Wayne footy talk.

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In this episode of Crests & Colors, the spotlight turns to the rebirth of the New York Cosmos as they prepare to host Fort Wayne FC at historic Hinchliffe Stadium. Joined by the hosts of Cosmos Country, the conversation dives into one of American soccer’s most iconic brands—exploring its past, present, and the early days of its latest chapter.

From the legendary days of Pelé to a modern grassroots revival in USL League One, the Cosmos story is one of reinvention. The episode captures the emotional return of the club, the passion of its supporters, and the unique matchday experience forming in Paterson. More than just a game preview, this is a look at how history, community, and ambition collide to shape a club’s identity.

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This week, we welcome Fort Wayne FC midfielder, Javier Armas, to talk about the early part of the season and the impact he's had on the midfield. We'll also cover everything you need to know from other USL League One matches over the weekend. Plus, chaos is already here in the U.S. Open Cup, with lower-division sides pulling off major upsets.

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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 look at how expansion teams have started across the league.

We also have some big news to share on this show.

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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 is coming out of this one with points on the board. Join us here on Fort Wayne Footy next week for our breakdown of the second match of the 2026 season.

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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 experience from the sideline and the watch party.

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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 Sports Complex, and how supporters are shaping the identity of a new club in USL League One.

From tailgates and supporter groups to roster questions and community pride, this episode captures the story of a club and fanbase growing together.

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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" (y'all are crazy).

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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 roles they’ll play, and how the attack is shaping up.

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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 for the 2026 season.

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