Recapping a Rough Week

FNWS - World Cup Preview Show!

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 from each group, along with their dark horse and most disappointing teams. Finally, they make their predictions for who will win it all. Ian reminisces about the 1930 World Cup, while Paul gives a deep dive into Cape Verde. Be sure to follow us on social media @ForzaNaplesPod!

Recapping a Rough Week

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 stay up to date.

FC Naples 1, Union Omaha 2: Post Match Analysis and Charlotte Preview

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 water break, sparking a conversation about the league’s upcoming mandatory water breaks, and whether they might double as extra ad opportunities. The episode also touches on the Champions League Final. Arsenal fans may want to avoid the last 45 seconds of this one. Where to find us: Forza Naples Official: Instagram, X | Linktree [https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast]

Naples v Union Omaha - Match Preview and some USL Talk

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 to an NBA game. They also discuss the future of the USL with promotion and relegation on the horizon, and tease some special World Cup episodes and a new logo in the works. Where to find us: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast [https://linktr.ee/ForzaNaplesPodcast]

Naples 1, Westchester 0 - We're so Back

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. Be sure to follow us on social media: @ForzaNaplesPod Or email us at: ForzaNaples239@gmail.com