Fort Wayne Footy

There's been a frenzy of activity this week at The Ru, the new home of Fort Wayne FC, where the home side finished 2-0-1 in their first home games of the season. It started with a 2-2 draw with Charlotte and continued with a 3-0 win on Wednesday night over Portland Hearts of Pine, and wrapped up on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Westchester SC. Those seven points earned this week, quickly moved Fort Wayne up the table into a 3-way tie for 5th.

This week Taig Healy joins us to talk about the team's first home stand and the crucial role he has played with a goal in each of those three matches.

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Fort Wayne FC welcomed Charlotte Independence to their Debut at "The Ru," otherwise known as Ruoff Mortgage Stadium. The match has been circled for months by fans in Fort Wayne, and though the stadium is not yet complete, the game was played. For some, it lived up to the hype. For others, the unfinished state of the venue was enough to curb their enthusiasm. But in the end, everyone appreciated the fact that professional soccer is back in Fort Wayne, IN.

In this episode we will talk to local athlete, Emerson Nieto, whose contract was announced just hours before kickoff, and who made his professional debut in the second half.

And now that we get to watch our team play in their home stadium, five times this month, before the official grand opening on July 4, we will talk about what this means for the city and for fans in the region.

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The Portland Hearts of Pine made a splash in their debut season in USL League One in 2025, largely because of the community buy in and support of the club from the beginning. In this episode of Crests & Colors we talk with Shawn Fecteau, a member of the Dirigo Union supporters group and podcast host on The Friggin Soccer Show about how it all came to be.

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After a long two month stretch with five matches on the road, Fort Wayne Football Club is finally coming home to play their first game in their new stadium. The turf is in. The lights are up. The seats are being installed. But the rain continues to wreak havoc as the club prepares for opening day.

This week we'll recap the Louisville match in the USL Cup, preview the upcoming home match with Charlotte Independence, and share all the updates we know about what you can expect on gameday at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium.

Oh yeah, and there was an announcement of a derby name today...

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If you look good, you play good, and Fort Wayne Football Club has set the bar for looking good with their new home kit that was revealed this past week. Joining us to talk about it is, sports journalist, kit enthusiast, and host of The USL Show's "KitSZN," Brett Mullenix.

And later in the show we take a look ahead at the Prinx Tires USL Cup matchup next weekend that find Fort Wayne up against juggernaut, Louisville City who is not only top of the table in the USL Championship, but knocking off MLS sides in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

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45 Seconds is all it took for Taig Healy to break through with the game winner as Fort Wayne FC defeated Chattanooga on their home turf. It was the first professional win for Fort Wayne FC who has spent their first four matches on the road.

We'll break down the goal, the win, the and the overall game plan we saw develop this past weekend.

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Fort Wayne FC is on the road again, heading to Chattanooga for their fourth away match of the 2026 USL League One season. In this episode of Crests & Colors, we welcome Philip Farrell of the National Soccer Network to talk about Chattanooga Red Wolves SC team, the fan culture, and what to expect from this weekend's matchup.

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🔥 Fort Wayne FC had the bye week — so we're coming in HOT with our biggest takes of the season so far. No game, no problem. We're breaking down everything that's happened so far and giving you the latest updates on Ruoff Mortgage Stadium (formerly Fort Wayne FC Park) with Josh Patterson of the Journal Gazette. Join us LIVE and bring your hot takes.

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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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