🦩 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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