FC Naples Defeats Red Force FC in U.S. Open Cup First Round
FC Naples secured a 3-0 victory over Red Force FC in the first round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night at Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, Florida. The match, attended by 2,283 fans, marks the second time in its two-year history that FC Naples has participated in the tournament.
FC Naples defeats Red Force FC 3-0 in first round of 2026 U.S. Open Cup
Updated: 12:15 AM EDT Mar 19, 2026
The home team took an early lead, scoring two goals within the first 30 minutes. Taylor Gray added a third goal in stoppage time, sealing the win for FC Naples. The team remains undefeated in 2026.
FC Naples defeated Red Force FC in the first round of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the oldest ongoing soccer tournament in the country.
The home team got things rolling with two goals in the first 30 minutes and didn’t look back, winning their third match of the season in a 3-0 shutout.
FC Naples Head Coach Matt Poland expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating that advancing in the tournament adds “a layer of busyness to the schedule” but provides “an opportunity to represent ourselves against different teams.”
FC Naples will learn their next opponent at the complete of the first round. Their next scheduled game is Saturday against the Richmond Kickers.
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