A Night of Missed Chances in Boise
AC Boise experienced its first home loss in club history on Tuesday, slipping to a 3-1 defeat against Fort Wayne FC. The result ended a perfect start on the Boise turf and dropped the team to seventh in the USL League One table.
Coach Nate Miller lamented the defensive performance, calling it the poorest of the season. Midfielder Charlie Adams was forced off early with a calf injury, and just two minutes later Fort Wayne struck first, capitalising on a low‑percentage chance that slipped past the Boise backline.
Despite out‑shooting Fort Wayne 30‑12 and holding 63 % possession, Boise could only manage six shots on target. Dominic Gasso pulled one back with a 30‑yard strike in the 69th minute, but the visitors answered with two goals from Lilian Ricol, sealing the win.
Milestones Amid the Turmoil
The match also featured a historic moment for Boise native Sofia Huerta, who earned her 200th NWSL regular‑season start. She became the fifth player in league history to reach that milestone, underscoring the city's growing footprint in professional soccer.
Adding to the week's narrative, the Spokane Zephyr women's team folded, leaving Boise's upcoming women's franchise as the sole planned club west of Texas in the USL Super League. The development highlights both opportunity and uncertainty for the region's soccer ambitions.