Third straight win has us watching the table again

Third straight win has us watching the table again

Author: Sconnie Sports Network October 16, 2025 Duration: 59:53

🦩 Forward Madison are flying high after a dominant 2–1 win over Chattanooga, keeping their playoff hopes alive! This week Rob and Ethan break down the Mingo magic at Breese Stevens Field, celebrate milestone appearances, and analyze the squad’s most complete performance of the year. Plus, an awesome fan interview, league-wide updates, and a quick look at Wisconsin high school soccer rankings.

  • Big win over Chattanooga: Purposeful possession, disciplined defending, and goals from Lucca Dourado and Derek Gebhard power the Mingos to victory.

  • Injury and roster news: Chris Garcia’s heel injury, Nazeem Bartman’s farewell, and some surprise late-game substitutions.

  • Player milestones:

    • Jacob Crull – 101st appearance for the club.

    • Derek Gebhard – 150th career appearance and 11 goals in 10 games.

  • League news:

    • Treasure Coast, FL joins USL League One in 2027.

    • Corpus Christi Sharks name Eamon Zayed as head coach.

    • Fort Wayne to unveil new branding Oct. 23.

  • Playoff picture: Madison must win out and hope Charlotte slips to grab the final spot.

  • Upcoming match: Away at Union Omaha — a must-win clash to stay in contention.

Longtime Madison soccer supporter Todd Schmidt joins Ethan live from the Forward Club. He shares his soccer roots in Waunakee, recalls the time he played against frickin' Iron Maiden - a band Ethan is too young to know - and reflects on this season’s ups and downs.

And in Stoppage Time: the WIAA state tournament approaches! Rob runs through the latest Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association rankings.

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Tune in to 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock) for the authentic, ground-level perspective on Madison's soccer scene. This isn't a polished national broadcast; it's a local conversation fueled by passion and insider knowledge. Hosted by journalist Rob Chappell alongside dedicated Flock member Ethan Maurice, the podcast digs into the heart of Forward Madison FC, follows the energy of Rally Madison, and tracks the broader USL landscape. You'll hear analysis, interviews, and discussions that go beyond the scoreline, capturing the stories and personalities that define the area's growing soccer culture. As part of the Sconnie Sports Network and the 365 Media Podcast Network, this show is your essential audio companion for everything from match previews and deep dives into club strategy to the vibrant supporter culture that makes the community unique. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with two well-informed fans who are as invested in the off-field dynamics as they are in the on-field action. For anyone wanting to feel connected to the pulse of soccer in the 608, this is the podcast that delivers the real talk, straight from the stands and the press box.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Podcast Episodes
It's not the heat, it's the Henny! With Kerfalla Toure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:13
On a hot, hot night, Forward Madison’s offense exploded for four goals inside the stadium, then a transformer exploded outside the stadium. And when the TV broadcast came back online, Madison had run its unbeaten streak…
SPOILER ALERT! With Dem gov candidate Francesca Hong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:15
Forward Madison had one job: spoil the USL Cup for Omaha, and ensure they couldn’t make it to the knockout round of the tournament. Our boys understood the assignment and not only won the game, but did so in ridiculously…
A goal of one's own, with Jahlane Forbes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:18
Your Mingos got a classic grind-it-out 1-0 win over Spokane Velocity with one of Ethan’s favorite goals of the season – even though Forward Madison didn’t even score it. Today on the show, Rob and Ethan break down the an…
Unbeaten in Cow Shirts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:34
This week, Rob and Ethan break down a packed seven-point home week for Forward Madison — a frustrating 1-1 draw with Fort Wayne (featuring a should-have-been red card and Matt Glaeser sent off in style) and a comprehensi…
So! Many! Goals! With Madi Foley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:42
Rally Madison are now unbeaten in their last four matches, following three wins and a 90th-minute goal to steal a point at home in a thrilling 3-3 draw. This week, Sara’s back to talk through exactly what flipped the swi…
RMFC found their shootin boots! With Taylor Jordan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:08
Rally Madison have turned the corner and are now riding a three-game winning streak into their final home stand of the season. Today, we’ll talk through a whole bunch of goals and look ahead to the last three matches of…
Party of Five (Goals), with Jason Joyce [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:50
Today on the show, Rob and Ethan talk through -- nay, revel in -- all FIVE goals in Forward Madison's 5-1 home win over AC Boise. We wonder aloud why Pride Night wasn't more apparent, and mention a couple big personnel m…