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FC Naples to face Orlando City in Round of 32 in Lamar Hunt US Open Cup

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Updated: 1:58 PM EDT Apr 14, 2026

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FC Naples is prepping for one of the biggest matchups in club history on Wednesday.With the club’s 3-0 victory over FC America in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, FC Naples will square off against Major League Soccer’s Orlando City in the round of 32.This marks FC Naples’ second trip to the Round of 32 in the club’s two years of existence, and they will host an MLS team.So far in the tournament, FC Naples’ defense has held its own, as the team has not allowed a goal in its first two matchups.The matchup between FC Naples and Orlando is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Paradise Sports Complex in Collier County.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. —

FC Naples is prepping for one of the biggest matchups in club history on Wednesday.

With the club’s 3-0 victory over FC America in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, FC Naples will square off against Major League Soccer’s Orlando City in the round of 32.

This marks FC Naples’ second trip to the Round of 32 in the club’s two years of existence, and they will host an MLS team.

So far in the tournament, FC Naples’ defense has held its own, as the team has not allowed a goal in its first two matchups.

The matchup between FC Naples and Orlando is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Paradise Sports Complex in Collier County.

DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.