Goaltender Aurie Briscoe Rejoins Fort Wayne FC

Briscoe returns to the club for its inaugural USL League One season.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Goaltender Aurie Briscoe has signed with Fort Wayne FC ahead of the club's inaugural season in USL League One. Briscoe played the previous three seasons with Fort Wayne when they competed in USL League Two, helping the team to three straight Valley Division titles. He was awarded the Golden Glove Award in 2023 for posting a league-low 0.43 goals against average.

Why it matters

Briscoe's return provides stability and experience in goal for Fort Wayne FC as they make the jump to the professional USL League One. His strong track record of success at the USL League Two level should translate well to the higher level of competition.

The details

Briscoe played in 34 matches over the previous three seasons for Fort Wayne FC, which ranks third in club history behind Reid Sproat (50 games) and Tiago Dias (38 games). Both Sproat and Dias are also returning to the club for the 2026 season.

  • Briscoe has signed with Fort Wayne FC ahead of the March 7 season opener against Naples FC.
  • Briscoe played for Fort Wayne FC in USL League Two over the previous three seasons from 2023 to 2025.

The players

Aurie Briscoe

A goaltender who has signed with Fort Wayne FC for their inaugural USL League One season after playing the previous three seasons with the club in USL League Two.

Reid Sproat

A player who has also returned to Fort Wayne FC for the 2026 season, having played 50 games for the club, the most in its history.

Tiago Dias

A player who has also returned to Fort Wayne FC for the 2026 season, having played 38 games for the club, the second-most in its history.

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The takeaway

Briscoe's return provides a proven and experienced goalkeeper to anchor Fort Wayne FC's defense as they make the jump to the professional USL League One. His track record of success at the USL League Two level should translate well to the higher level of competition.