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Kickin' It With Oliver Gage // Sporting Director Fort Wayne FC

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Fort Wayne Football Club @fortwaynefc.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our Sporting Director, Oliver Gage, was on the latest edition of the Fort Wayne Footy podcast. Make sure you check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LG3...

Oliver Gage Talks About Fort Wayne FC's Big Move To Pro Soccer

Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Aug 8

@njemurray.bsky.social we are very excited to have Oliver be the one to help build the first @fortwaynefc.bsky.social League One roster! Fort Wayne has always recruited well but having Oliver is the next level boost we need.

Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · Aug 8

Good interview from @mkickaround.bsky.social today with new @fortwaynefc.bsky.social Sporting Director Oliver Gage, who'll be leading the club's on-field move from #USL-2 to #USL-1 in the coming months.

Think this is a great hire, sets a marker for club aspirations.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=30wY...

Indiana Soccer Update: August

Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Aug 1

@brettmullenix.bsky.social out here breaking down all of the soccer happenings in the Hoosier state! Indiana is building up to be a USL Powerhouse with @indyeleven.bsky.social and @fortwaynefc.bsky.social!

Brett Mullenix @brettmullenix.bsky.social · Aug 1

Indiana Soccer Update: August

Indy Men continue upward trajectory, Fort Wayne won the Valley Division again before falling to Flint City Bucks in the Central Conference Semis. An update on other Indiana teams from the MWPL & UPSL

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Indy Men continue upward trajectory, Fort Wayne won the Valley Division again before falling to Flint City Bucks in the Central Conference Semis. An update on other Indiana teams from the MWPL & UPSL

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our friend @joshayen.bsky.social was on last night's episode of Fort Wayne Footy. Josh has quickly established himself as one of the voices of @fortwaynefc.bsky.social. His match calling brings the action and passion on the pitch to life for viewers at home! www.youtube.com/live/25qcRAU...

Fort Wayne Youth Finish Second at Nationals

USL League One Expansion Updates: Summer 2025

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jul 21

@leagueoneupdater.com gives us a breakdown of the USL League One expansion clubs. Consider subscribing to @beyondthe90.bsky.social for awesome content. Follow @fortwaynefc.bsky.social for updates on Fort Wayne FC Park.

Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · Jul 21

There’s a strong possibility USL League One could have 21 clubs in 2026. Plus a briefing on 24 other projects in various stages of development for 2027 and beyond. The summer expansion report is here 👀

2026 shaping up to be another big year, while even more markets look towards the future

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jul 15

Dreaming of the day when @fortwaynefc.bsky.social is playing in the U.S. Open Cup!

U.S. Open Cup @opencup.ussoccer.com · Jul 15

Schedule & Broadcast Info for Lone Remaining 2025 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal Game & Semifinal Round | @ussoccer.com

#USOC2025 🏆 READ MORE ⤵️

Schedule Announced for 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinal Round in September

Nashville SC to Face Winner of Philadelphia Union/New York Red Bulls on Tuesday, Sept. 16; Minnesota United FC to Host Austin FC on Wednesday, Sept. 17; Details Announced for Rescheduled Union-Red Bul...

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · Jul 15

@fortwaynefc.bsky.social has appointed Oliver Gage as its Sporting Director as the club prepares for its entry to #USLLeagueOne in 2026.

Gage most recently served as Director of Soccer at @loudoununitedfc.bsky.social, very sharp appointment by Fort Wayne.

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Fort Wayne FC hires Oliver Gage as Sporting Director

Former Loudoun United FC, Canadian Premier League, Houston Dynamo FC executive joins ahead of transition to professional ranks

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jul 15

@mkickaround.bsky.social talks about the 2026 USL One Freshman Class. @fortwaynefc.bsky.social is one of seven clubs entering the professional ranks next season. youtu.be/oh2XYvliB7E?...

Is USL League One Expanding Too Fast? 7 Teams Coming In 2026

Twelve-player Roster Named for U.S. Power Soccer National Team Training Camp from July 11-21 at St. George’s Park in England

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jul 11

Congratulations to Fort Wayne's David Dowling on his call up to the U.S. Power Soccer National Team! David and the team will be representing @ussoccer.com in a series of friendlies in England. Locally David plays for the Turnstone Flyers in the USPSA. www.ussoccer.com/stories/2025...

U.S. Power NT Continues Preparations for Upcoming 2025 APFC America’s Cup

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jul 11

We have a lot of things to celebrate tomorrow night as @fortwaynefc.bsky.social try to make their final USL2 playoff appearance. Regardless of the outcome we can celebrate the close of this chapter and thank those that have made it possible to be where we are today and what is coming next season!

Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jul 11

@fortwaynefc.bsky.social has their final USL2 regular season match tomorrow night at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium at the @usffw.bsky.social. We have been fortunate to call Bishop D'Arcy our home for the past three seasons. Their stadium has helped create the match-day experience that FWFC is known for.

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jun 20

We are ready for West Virginia United and to get hyped about the upcoming World Cup with our own Fort Wayne Legend DaMarcus Beasley. He knows a thing or four about World Cups! #FortWayne #FWFC

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jun 16

It was great to see Tyler from @cranekickslex.bsky.social come on Fort Wayne Footy and talk about all the great things Lexington SC has going on. The soccer culture is strong in Lexington! Excited for Wednesday when their USL2 side visits @fortwaynefc.bsky.social!

www.youtube.com/live/ViA532l...

Diaz Delivers in Cincinnati

Westchester SC Owner Mitch Baruchowitz on His Club, Promotion and Relegation in the USL

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jun 15

Let's Go @fortwaynefc.bsky.social! 1-0!

Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jun 11

We are ready for your visit to @fortwaynefc.bsky.social on the 18th!

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jun 10

In this segment of Get To Know Your District @mkickaround.bsky.social interviews the owner of Westchester SC. Great insight into a club that @fortwaynefc.bsky.social will face next season in USL1. #MorningKickaround
youtu.be/yvjo_bJbHNA?...

Fort Wayne FC Overthrows Kings Hammer

Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jun 2

They spoke to the GM of the Dayton Dutch Lions who are coming to town on June 7th. They highlighted the accomplishments of our local Fort Wayne youth clubs who performed at State Cup. www.youtube.com/live/VjkYLOt... #FortWayneFooty #FortWayne #FWFC

Fort Wayne FC Overthrows Kings Hammer

Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jun 2

Listen to last night's packed episode of Fort Wayne Footy. The team broke down last weeks @fortwaynefc.bsky.social matches. #USL2 #FWFC www.youtube.com/live/VjkYLOt...

New Stadium - Fort Wayne FC

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jun 1

Construction on the new @fortwaynefc.bsky.social stadium is underway. Look for updates and photos of the progress on their socials! #FWFC www.fortwaynefc.com/newstadium/

Local business owner Mark Music formally announced that he is building a 7,500+ seat soccer-specific stadium, which will be the home of Fort Wayne FC, beginning in 2026. The stadium will be located on...

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · Jun 1

@mkickaround.bsky.social talks about the exciting things to come in the 2026 season and beyond in the realm of USL. Give it a listen, and give them a follow! What expansion are you most excited about? We might be a bit biased but it's @fortwaynefc.bsky.social for us! youtu.be/Ipaoi8uXgnA?...

USL Stadium And Expansion Check-In

Leaving Lexington with a Point // Special Guest: Mike Avery, Head Coach - Fort Wayne FC

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Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · May 26

FWFC's head coach Mike Avery was on Fort Wayne Footy last night talking all things @fortwaynefc.bsky.social. Check out Fort Wayne Footy on YouTube!

www.youtube.com/live/kk19Bhd...

3RR Prideraiser for Fort Wayne Pride Center presented by Three Rivers Regiment

Summit City Casuals @summitcitycasuals.bsky.social · May 22

Our friends the Three Rivers Regiment @prideraiser.org campaign is live! Every goal @fortwaynefc.bsky.social scores is supporting the Fort Wayne Pride Center! Check out the campaign and please consider pledging! #FortWayneForAll #FWFC

Please join the Three Rivers Regiment as we support and raise funds for the Fort Wayne Pride Center and pledge a dollar amount for every…

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