FC Naples to Host Spokane for Playoff Spot
The club will face Spokane Velocity FC this Saturday at 7 p.m. to decide the final USL League One playoff position.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Soccer
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FC Naples will host Spokane Velocity FC on Saturday night in a high-stakes match that determines the final USL League One playoff spot. The club enters the home finale on a five-game winning streak and a seven-game unbeaten run.
Why it matters
The match serves as the deciding factor for the final post-season berth in the league. FC Naples currently holds a narrow two-point margin in the standings over Fort Wayne FC, making the home finale a crucial contest.
FC Naples extended its winning streak to five games and its unbeaten run to seven following a 3-2 victory over Sarasota Paradise on Wednesday. The squad is currently separated from Fort Wayne FC by only two points in the league standings.
The players
FC Naples
This is a professional soccer club that competes in the USL League One and maintains a fanbase across Southwest Florida.
Spokane Velocity FC
This is a professional soccer club that will compete against FC Naples in the upcoming USL League One regular-season finale.
Hal Uderitz
He is an active player for FC Naples who scored the game-winning goal during the recent match against Sarasota Paradise.
Ty Collins
He is an active player for FC Naples who contributed a headed goal during the recent win against Sarasota Paradise.
The details
Ty Collins, Kevin O'Connor, and Hal Uderitz provided the goals for FC Naples in Wednesday's victory over Sarasota Paradise. Uderitz secured the win with a goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time following a set piece delivered by Marc Torrellas.
Timeline
Wednesday, October 21: FC Naples defeated Sarasota Paradise 3-2.
Saturday, October 24, 7 p.m.: FC Naples hosts Spokane Velocity FC for the regular-season finale.
Season Trajectory
This Saturday's match dictates the final standing for the USL League One playoffs, directly impacting the postseason bracket. The result will finalize whether FC Naples secures a spot or falls behind Fort Wayne FC based on the established league point totals.
With only two points separating FC Naples from Fort Wayne FC, Saturday's result is the sole determinant for the final playoff position. Fans and analysts will track the score to see if the club secures the necessary points to finalize their post-season standing.
The takeaway
FC Naples enters their final match with momentum from a five-game winning streak that could propel them into the postseason. Fans looking to follow the conclusion of the regular season should monitor the match result against Spokane Velocity FC closely.
What happens next
The match against Spokane Velocity FC is scheduled for October 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
Further reading
For more updates on the club's performance, visit the Soccer section.
More information
To secure your seats for the upcoming finale, visit the FC Naples match ticket purchase portal.
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