Talkin' Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast

Today we have a few observations on the Jagermeister Cup semifinal win, a chat with club COO Conor Caloia about USL1 expansion, the status of USL Milwaukee and lots more, and a look ahead at the most important matches in the stretch run.

All of our talk trying to decide what's been the Biggest Game in Club History is put to rest, as it is now clear, that title belongs to our September 28 match at Northern Colorado, the FINAL of the Jagermeister Cup! Tonight we heard from the Head Coach Matt Glaeser, midfielder Jimmie Villalobos and center back and goal scorer Mitch Osmond.

Today, we have some concerning news out of Colorado, two great results, and a look ahead at The Biggest Match in Club History(tm), our second-ever semifinal!

Rob attended his first English Premier League match yesterday as the Whites of Fulham hosted Leicester City at Craven Cottage. He then stayed up late to watch Forward Madison take on Lexington. Here are a few reflections on both — including a take on Cichero and his red card — recorded on his phone in a small flat in Southwark, London.

Rob is flying solo today, Dan Carlin style, with some news out of Lexington and some more news out of Knoxville. Then, some thoughts on the win that was, the goal that wasn't, and where we sit in the league and the Cup. Speaking of the Cup, we finally have clarity on how the semifinal matchups and locations will be determined. Plus, the final match weekend presents a simply wild possibility. Mark your calendar for the Greenville vs Charlotte match on August 30 & listen to this podcast to find out why that game might be entirely bonkers.

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Tonight, the Mingos won 1-0 but the referees called it 0-0. Join us as we hear from Matt Glaeser, Jacob Crull and Bernd Schipmann in the Forward Club after the match.

Big win for the Mingos! Joining us in the Forward Club after the match were gaffer Matt Glaeser and tonight's two goal scorers, Garrett McLaughlin and Devin Boyce.

Dr David Magness, better known as FlorMingos, joins the show today to (briefly) touch on the loss to NoCo and then dig into the fantastic finish in the 2-2 draw at Omaha, where he was among a handful of away fans. Then, Tom Franklin (Soccer Zombie on YouTube) joins to talk about his tour of USL matches, the two Madison matches he's attended this year, how he ranks the experiences, soccer in St. Loius, MLS vs USL and lots more.

Here's his review of the June 15 match in Madison

and here's his review of the August 3 match in Omaha

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After the 1-0 loss to NoCo, we hear from head coach Matt Glaeser and captain Mitch Osmond.

Rob & Coach Alex break down the Mingos' 1-0 Cup win over Lexington and 2-1 league victory over Central Valley Fuego. Plus, a preview of upcoming XTT events and a recommended binge to get you Olympic-ready.

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