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The Opposition Report: Athletic Club Boise
An expansion side built with seasoned lower division soccer professionals. A true test in philosophically different roster builds.
May 23 • Justin Hein
The Two That Got Away
MD8 — Fort Wayne FC vs Corpus Christi FC — 2026
May 22 • Justin Hein
The Opposition Report: Corpus Christi FC
Last in the Table, on a Short Week, With a Long Way to Travel.
May 19 • Justin Hein
Not Built for the Championship, Yet.
Prinx Tires USL Cup, Group 4 — Fort Wayne FC vs Indy Eleven — 2026
May 17 • Justin Hein
The Opposition Report: Indy Eleven
Hoosier Hostility is here.
May 14 • Justin Hein
The Winning Recipe
MD7 — Fort Wayne FC vs Westchester SC — 2026
May 11 • Justin Hein
The Opposition Report: Westchester SC
Their biggest player on the pitch is their captain, defensive midfielder and leading goal scorer.
May 8 • Justin Hein
A Higher Ceiling
MD6 — Fort Wayne FC vs Portland Hearts of Pine — 2026
May 7 • Justin Hein
The Opposition Report: Portland Hearts of Pine
Portland Hits Direct and Counters Hard. The Trick Is Slowing Their Attack.
May 5 • Justin Hein
The Cathedral Opens Its Doors
MD5 — Fort Wayne FC vs Charlotte Independence — 2026
May 4 • Justin Hein
The Opposition Report: Charlotte Independence
Home field advantage starts here.
Apr 30 • Justin Hein
Measure what Matters
Prinx Tires USL Cup, Group 4 — Louisville City FC vs Fort Wayne FC — 2026
Apr 26 • Justin Hein
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