Fort Wayne Footy

Fort Wayne FC earned a valuable point Saturday night with a 0–0 draw against third-place Forward Madison at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium.

Bernd Schipmann celebrated his 100th USL League One regular-season appearance with his ninth clean sheet of the season, while Fort Wayne's defense held a strong Madison attack to just three shots on target.

But Fort Wayne also had chances to win the match.

Clarence Awoudor was denied by JT Harms in the 53rd minute, and Taig Healy came even closer in the 73rd when Harms got fingertips to his header before it hit the post.

Madison finished with more possession, shots and corners, but Fort Wayne's defense stood up when it needed to.

The point also gives Fort Wayne a three-point cushion over Corpus Christi for the final playoff position. The two teams meet Wednesday in a massive match in the playoff race.

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This week Fort Wayne FC welcomes Forward Madison to Ruoff Mortgage Stadium. The last time these teams met in Madison, Fort Wayne was 8 games into an 11 game unbeaten streak and sitting in 8th place. Madison was in 9th and had not quite hit their peak.

Since then, Madison has been on a run and currently sit in 3rd place and have already clinched a playoff berth. Fort Wayne has been up and down and fighting to stay above the playoff line.

In this episode, we welcome Rob and Ethan of the ⁨@608Soccer⁩ Show in Madison to talk about the secret to the Flamingos success of late and what this match means for both teams as we inch closer to the post season.

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Fort Wayne FC looked like it was on its way to three points in Charlotte.

Tiago Dias put Fort Wayne ahead in the 82nd minute after Charlotte's Christopher Jaime was sent off following a second yellow in the 63rd. But Stefano Pinho equalized in the 89th minute, leaving Fort Wayne with a 1-1 draw.

Bernd Schipmann played a major role in keeping Fort Wayne in the match, making several excellent saves in his 99th USL League One appearance. Dias also turned in a strong defensive performance, while Ryan Becher provided the assist.

Fort Wayne finished with 55% possession and 11 shots, while Charlotte had 14 shots and five shots on target.

The point keeps Fort Wayne in eighth place, but Corpus Christi is only 2 points back. We break down the late equalizer, Fort Wayne's recurring struggles to close out matches, the performances of Dias and Schipmann, and what it means heading into Saturday's match with Forward Madison.

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Fort Wayne FC's recent home stretch at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium delivered high-stakes drama and relentless action against One Knoxville SC and FC Naples. Highlighted by Ryan Becher's incredible goal-scoring form—bagging five goals in four—and James Musa netting his first club goal while captaining the side, the Autumn Gold & Black continue to fight through tight fixtures in USL League One.

In this episode, we down the tactical adjustments, pivotal late-game sequences, and standout individual performances that shaped these critical home matchups. From defensive breakdowns to point-saving extra time goals, we analyze what these dramatic finishes mean for Fort Wayne FC as the playoff race continues.

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Fort Wayne FC responded to last weekend's loss to New York Cosmos with a 3-1 road victory over Greenville Triumph.

Ryan Becher scored twice, Michael Rempel helped create the opening goal and Bernd Schipmann made several important saves as Fort Wayne held off a Greenville side that generated plenty of pressure.

The match was interrupted by a roughly 45-minute weather delay at halftime, pushing the second-half restart to 8:45 p.m. Greenville continued to attack after the restart, but Becher's second goal in the 58th minute gave Fort Wayne the cushion it needed.

We'll break down the goals, Becher's brace, Schipmann's performance, the questionable penalty call, the weather delay and what the result means for Fort Wayne FC's playoff push.

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A midweek win. A weekend loss. And one wild five-minute stretch that completely changed the story.

Fort Wayne FC took care of Richmond on Wednesday before running into a very different challenge from the New York Cosmos on Saturday. So what happened?

We break down both matches, the turning point against New York, and what this strange week means for Fort Wayne FC moving forward.

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It's been more than 5 months since Fort Wayne FC lost to the New York Cosmos at Hinchliffe Stadium. A lot has changed for both teams since then. In this episode of Crests & Colors we explore the latest updates on the New York Cosmos with Jimmy Whelan of the @CosmosCountryPodcast .

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Fort Wayne FC finally put an end to its four-match losing streak Saturday with a convincing 4-1 victory over Portland Hearts of Pine.

Taig Healy scored twice, Clarence Awoudor recorded his first goal and assist of the season, and newcomer Kameron Lacey scored just two minutes after entering as a substitute.

But the most interesting part of the match may have been what happened without the ball. Portland controlled 61% of possession and completed 465 passes compared with Fort Wayne's 307. Yet Fort Wayne created three big chances to Portland's one and finished with a 10-8 advantage in shots.

In this recap, we break down the biggest moments, the statistical story and what the win means for Fort Wayne FC after four consecutive losses.

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We all know about the hard work professional athletes put in before the match begins to be able to do what they do. But the unsung heroes of any professional team are the people who show up before the athletes to make sure they have what they need to perform at a high level.

This week we're talking to Zach Gladieux, equipment manager for Fort Wayne Football Club, about his responsibilities off the pitch to ensure Fort Wayne's success on it.

Join us this Monday at 9pm EST for a look behind the scenes of a typical training session and game day prep with one of the best in the league.

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News broke late last week that forward, Lilian Ricol, was transferred to San Antonio FC of USL Championship for a "near record" transfer fee for a USL League One player. With the transfer window open, we knew their could be player movement, but most of us didn't really expect it to happen this first year. The window is open until the 21st. Could there be more?

And Fort Wayne FC lost their fourth consecutive match this Saturday (first league loss at home) against the Chattanooga Red Wolves who are fighting for a playoff position with Fort Wayne. Is there concern that this team, who once found themselves in 4th place, is beginning to get exposed or is this simply a mid-season slump that will make them stronger for a late playoff run?

Join us for the conversation tonight, and every Monday night, at 9 pm ET.

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