Ethan and guest co-host Nate Leggitt talk through the Mingos' second consecutive victory over a genuine League One contender, this time FC Naples, on a goal by Stephen Annor Gyamfi -- on a corner, no less -- and stellar performances from JT Harms and Roman Torres. Plus, "Reykjavik Rob" has an update from Iceland and we get a quick tour of the weekend's other League One results.

Follow the show @608Soccer on Blue Sky and Instagram

Follow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and Instagram

Follow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on Instagram

We're out a day early because Rob is headed to Iceland! We talk over the Mingos' absurd 2-0 loss to Flint City Bucks in the US Open Cup, and then launch into our justifications, excuses and silver linings. Then Forza Naples Podcast host Ian Anderson joins to preview this weekend's match, and we have some good news about soccer in Reykjavik.

Follow the show @608Soccer on Blue Sky and Instagram

Follow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and Instagram

Follow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on Instagram

Forward Madison made history with their first-ever Week One win, topping defending champions One Knoxville 2-1 on the road and ending a 21-game home winning streak. Turner Humphrey and Stephen Annor Gyamfi scored the goals in a physical, confident performance from a rebuilt roster. Humphrey joins the show to talk about his first professional goal, his winding path from Redlands, California through UC Davis, Oregon State, FC Dallas, and Las Vegas to Madison, and why he wears number 13. Plus: a full league roundup, a look ahead to the US Open Cup match at Flint City, and in Stoppage Time, a big European transfer with USL League One ties.

Season 8 is here! Rob and Ethan put a bow on a busy offseason, breaking down the final roster moves — including the club's first homegrown Academy signing — new kits, renewed optimism from the front office, and what to expect from a younger, faster, more attack-minded squad. Then former Badger and USL Championship veteran Mark Segbergs joins the show to talk team cohesion, locker room energy, pregame playlists, and what fans can expect on the field this year. Plus: a full opening-weekend league roundup and a Champions League Cinderella story in Stoppage Time.

Follow the show @608Soccer on Blue Sky and Instagram

Follow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and Instagram

Follow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on Instagram

Listen in on the USL League One Group Chat!

A bunch of USL1 podcasters, writers and sickos got together to talk about the upcoming season, which gets underway this weekend! In the chat:

• Rob Chappell, 608 Soccer Show, Forward Madison
• Alex Ashton, USL League One Updater

• Brian Biedenbach, Fort Wayne Footy, Fort Wayne FC

• David Adams, Tumbleweed Times, AV Alta

• Shawn Fectau, The Friggin Soccer Show, Portland Hearts of Pine

• Elliot Barr, River City 93 & Walkin 90, Richmond Kickers

• David Sterling, This is Paradise! Sarasota Paradise

We talk rosters, League Cup, Open Cup, vibes, chaos, and pour one out for Tormenta. Get ready for football starting Saturday with voices from across the league!

608 Soccer Show is part of the 365 Media podcast network. Theme by Rob Dz.

Rob and Ethan preview Forward Madison's 2026 season with five new signings rounding out the roster to 17 players. Ethan recaps the revamped player meet-and-greet, where he chatted with players and won at trivia. Plus: USL Premier officially named with pro/rel starting 2028, League One regionalization plans, no UW preseason friendly this year, Protagonist Soccer's "Birds of a Feather" patch pack benefiting FMFC's charity of choice, and maybe (?) an academy goalkeeper signing in 17-year-old Kevin Flores. Matt Glaser says it's a reload, not a rebuild — the guys are young, big, and hungry.

Get your Birds of a Feather patch pack here.

Follow the show on Instagram and Blue Sky @608Soccer, and don't forget to subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast app!

In another special offseason episode, we get to know Forward Madison Sporting Director Matt Cairns and learn about how he's approaching the 2026 roster. We discuss:

- The kind of player he's looking for

- Whether Derek Gebhard will be the only returning player

- Whether the CBA standoff is affecting recruitment and signing

- How he's pitching Madison to prospective players

- Aaron Molloy, because why not

Then, Rob and Ethan talk through the four new roster additions announced since the last time we dropped a pod.

Links:

Support the Forward Madison/Rally Madison Polar Plunge

Support FMFC Academy Player Martin

In a special off-season episode, Rob & Ethan share their thoughts on the Rally Madison brand as well as the Forward Madison schedule and Prinx Tire USL Cup. Plus, we get acquainted with Rally Madison head coach Giuliano Oliviero, who shared a bit about his 24-year playing career (!), his love for Wisconsin soccer, and what he's most excited about. And finally, we reveal: the most-said word on Talkin' Flock in 2025. It's not what you'd expect!

==

Follow the show @talkinflock on Blue Sky and Instagram.

Follow Rob @robchappell365 on Blue Sjy and Instagram.

Follow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on Instagram

Subscribe to the newslette at ⁠talkinflock.substack.com

PS Sorry if you got a different podcast earlier. The hazards of editing two podcasts on one laptop.

Rob and Ethan are back with a roundup of news on Forward Madison, Madison's W League team, and the US Open Cup. Then, they give their takes on what we learned at the annual Forward Madison Town Hall (and the fact that the club does town halls). We've got thoughts on:

- hints Matt Cairn dropped about what the roster might look like

- how we're going to differentiate the Matts

- the many ways new turf will benefit the club

- officiating (eye roll emoji)

- new teams, scheduling, travel

- lots more

Here's the full audio of the 2025 Forward Madison town hall, held December 3, 2025. COO Conor Caloia, head coach Matt Glaeser and sporting director Matt Cairns answered questions about the plans for 2026, the women's team, the fan experience, red cards for coaches, and lots more ... and announced another pretty impressive player signing. Ethan and Rob will drop a new episode tomorrow with their reactions to the town hall -- watch this feed!