Venue Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex, Naples, Florida. This 5,000-capacity soccer-specific venue (home of FC Naples) will host the match under lights in a family-friendly, intimate Open Cup atmosphere with passionate local support along the Gulf Coast.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. The game is part of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup First Round (professional vs. amateur/open-division single-elimination matchup) and will stream live on YouTube (U.S. Soccer official channel). Gates typically open 60–90 minutes prior.
Weather Updates: Cool, comfortable evening conditions are forecast for kickoff in Naples. Temperatures will drop to around 55–62°F (13–17°C) by 7:00 p.m. ET with light winds (4–8 mph from the north/northeast), humidity near 55–65%, and zero chance of precipitation. Skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy based on current observations (recent readings ~59°F, light breeze). No weather delays or alerts expected—ideal for play but fans should dress in layers for the breezy night.
Injury Report:
- FC Naples (USL League One): No major injuries reported heading into the match. The squad is at or near full strength following recent league results and multiple offseason signings. All key depth pieces (including new additions like Gio Miglietti and Taylor Gray) are available.
- Red Force FC (Premier Futbol League / USASA Open Division): As an amateur side, no formal injury reports are issued. The roster appears healthy with their core qualifying group intact.
Key
Player Matchups (Key Battles):
FC Naples’ professional depth, experience, and attacking quality should dominate most individual duels against Red Force’s amateur talent, though set pieces and counters could offer brief threats.
- GK Lalo Delgado (FC Naples) vs. Red Force forwards/qualifying scorers: Delgado and the pro backline (Julian Cisneros, Max Glasser, Kevin O’Connor, Aiden Mesias) should neutralize any amateur finishing comfortably.
- Defensive core (Cisneros + O’Connor + new signings like Max Broughton) vs. Red Force midfield/attack: Built for USL League One physicality and transitions.
- Midfield creators (Andrés Ferrín, Christopher Garcia, Juan Osorio, Marc Torrellas) vs. Red Force defensive unit: Ferrín (Colombian creator) and Garcia bring vision and energy to control the center.
- Forwards Gio Miglietti + Taylor Gray (new signings) + Dominick Bachstein (early 2026 league top scorer with 2 goals) vs. Red Force backline: Bachstein’s finishing, plus pace from Gray/Miglietti, will test an unproven amateur defense; expect set-piece and transition dominance.
Expected FC Naples lineup (typical 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 pro setup under head coach Matt Poland): Delgado; key defenders including Cisneros/O’Connor; midfield anchored by Ferrín/Garcia; attacking trio featuring Bachstein/Gray/Miglietti. Red Force relies on their mix of college/ex-international experience from South America/Europe for any upset magic.
Recent Team Forms:
- FC Naples: Solid—W (2-0) then D (2-2) in league play. Attacking sharpness evident (Bachstein on fire early); form is gelling under coach Matt Poland.
- Red Force FC: Excellent in qualifying—dominant wins including 4-1 vs. City Soccer FC (Nov 2025), 2-1 and 4-3 AET earlier. Offensively capable in amateur ranks but facing a massive step-up in competition.
Series History:
This is the first-ever meeting between FC Naples and Red Force FC. In broader Open Cup context, USL League One pros hosting Open Division/PFL amateurs advance at ~85–90% historically in similar mismatches. FC Naples reached the Third Round in their 2025 debut before a PK exit.
Betting Trends:
Div. III pros hosting Open Division amateurs in First Round favor the home side at 85–90% (often by 2+ goals). FC Naples boasts strong home form at Paradise Coast and Open Cup experience from 2025. Goal totals trend over in mismatches when pros push forward; unders possible if they control tempo early. Red Force’s qualifying scoring contrasts with the quality gap—trends point to comfortable home wins or clean sheets in comparable games.
MATCH ODDS
Red Force FC + 950
FC Naples – 120
Draw + 550
Over 2.5 – 130 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 17, 2026
