Detroit City FC forward Darren Smith after scoring against Brooklyn FC

A Historic Home Opener: Detroit City FC Kicks off 2026 Season against Newcomer Brooklyn FC

Detroit, Mich. - Detroit City FC opened the 2026 USL Championship season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Brooklyn FC on Saturday afternoon at Keyworth Stadium. Six players made their first appearance in Rouge and Gold, each earning their legacy numbers in the process. Darren Smith scored twice in the first half, and debutant Chisom Egbuchulam (Legacy #233) added a third late in the match to give Le Rouge all three points... Full Story