608 Soccer (formerly Talkin' Flock)
@608soccer.bsky.social
Formerly Talkin’ Flock. Your #FullMingo and #Rally podcast! Talking all things Forward Madison FC, Rally Madison, and Madison area soccer, every week (or so). Newsletter at talkinflock.substack.com. Podcast on your favorite app.
Reposted by 608 Soccer (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Something to consider in the Defenders to Watch piece for #USL-1 - of the eight players that were All-League selections last year, six are either now in the #USL-C or at a new club in the league.
Here are 11 players that should be on your radar for 2026.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
Here are 11 players that should be on your radar for 2026.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
11 Defenders to Watch in USL League One in the 2026 season
Which players could make an impact for their clubs on the back line, and in attacking areas, over the upcoming campaign?
www.uslleagueone.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Something to consider in the Defenders to Watch piece for #USL-1 - of the eight players that were All-League selections last year, six are either now in the #USL-C or at a new club in the league.
Here are 11 players that should be on your radar for 2026.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
Here are 11 players that should be on your radar for 2026.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
Happy to say we’ve just moved to Beehiiv! Subscribers won’t notice much difference, I don’t think.
February 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Happy to say we’ve just moved to Beehiiv! Subscribers won’t notice much difference, I don’t think.
NEW POD:
- 5 new players!
- Thoughts from the player meet & greet!
- USL Premier = USL1 regionalization. Will it make a difference?
- Birds of a Feather patches!
Listen here or on your favorite podcast app!
open.substack.com/pub/talkinfl...
- 5 new players!
- Thoughts from the player meet & greet!
- USL Premier = USL1 regionalization. Will it make a difference?
- Birds of a Feather patches!
Listen here or on your favorite podcast app!
open.substack.com/pub/talkinfl...
NEW POD: Reload, not rebuild
Yes the newsletter is still called Talkin’ Flock for now — but the podcast is now 608 Soccer Show!
open.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
NEW POD:
- 5 new players!
- Thoughts from the player meet & greet!
- USL Premier = USL1 regionalization. Will it make a difference?
- Birds of a Feather patches!
Listen here or on your favorite podcast app!
open.substack.com/pub/talkinfl...
- 5 new players!
- Thoughts from the player meet & greet!
- USL Premier = USL1 regionalization. Will it make a difference?
- Birds of a Feather patches!
Listen here or on your favorite podcast app!
open.substack.com/pub/talkinfl...
They say ai is smart but why can’t Otter understand “Flock and”
February 17, 2026 at 4:13 AM
They say ai is smart but why can’t Otter understand “Flock and”
testing the new handle
February 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
testing the new handle
What's next for your favorite soccer podcast? Please enjoy this video message from Rob: youtu.be/2Qlv6LYde4Y
Two Big Announcements re: Talkin Flock
YouTube video by Talkin' Flock, The Full Mingo Podcast
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February 13, 2026 at 6:58 PM
What's next for your favorite soccer podcast? Please enjoy this video message from Rob: youtu.be/2Qlv6LYde4Y
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February 12, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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The Rally Madison schedule is out and holy cow. Twelve games in five weeks. Whew. talkinflock.substack.com/p/five-weeks...
Five weeks, 12 games: Rally Madison schedule is out
The Rally Madison schedule is out!
talkinflock.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
The Rally Madison schedule is out and holy cow. Twelve games in five weeks. Whew. talkinflock.substack.com/p/five-weeks...
FMFC participating in tomorrow’s national strike.
The Forward Madison FC Front Office and Team Store will be closed tomorrow.
January 30, 2026 at 2:17 AM
FMFC participating in tomorrow’s national strike.
Sorry to drop two things in one day but this came in after I sent the first thing, and seems newsworthy enough to share on its own. We know who Rally will be playing come May! open.substack.com/pub/talkinfl...
USL W divisions & conferences announced
Here's who Rally Madison will face this season
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Sorry to drop two things in one day but this came in after I sent the first thing, and seems newsworthy enough to share on its own. We know who Rally will be playing come May! open.substack.com/pub/talkinfl...
Lots of news to catch up on! A few new players, a couple new coaches, US Open Cup news and more on how pro/rel is going to work. talkinflock.substack.com/p/players-co...
Players, coaches & pyramids: catching up on your Forward Madison news
Good morning, Mingo Nation!
talkinflock.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Lots of news to catch up on! A few new players, a couple new coaches, US Open Cup news and more on how pro/rel is going to work. talkinflock.substack.com/p/players-co...
Your Mingos will head to Grand Blank, Michigan on March 19 to take on USL2 side Flint City Bucks in the opening round of the US Open Cup!
#USOC2026: The 111th Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will kickoff with 32 games across three days. Beginning on March 17, 32 Open Division amateur teams will take on lower division professional teams in the @opencup.ussoccer.com First Round.
Full article by @battista.bsky.social: thecup.us/2026/01/27/2...
Full article by @battista.bsky.social: thecup.us/2026/01/27/2...
2026 US Open Cup First Round draw announced
The 111th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will kickoff in a month and a half with 32 games across three days. Beginning on March 17, 32 Open Division amateur teams…
thecup.us
January 27, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Your Mingos will head to Grand Blank, Michigan on March 19 to take on USL2 side Flint City Bucks in the opening round of the US Open Cup!
Okay I’m in, got a scarf
January 22, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Okay I’m in, got a scarf
After dominating the early going of the third, Madison fends off a late comeback to take the third 25-23
January 22, 2026 at 2:41 AM
After dominating the early going of the third, Madison fends off a late comeback to take the third 25-23
MADISON TAKES THE SECOND
January 22, 2026 at 2:02 AM
MADISON TAKES THE SECOND
It’s like the t-shirt toss, but it’s cheese (not even kidding)
January 22, 2026 at 1:47 AM
It’s like the t-shirt toss, but it’s cheese (not even kidding)
You guys this is fantastic
Austin took the first set 25-22
Austin took the first set 25-22
January 22, 2026 at 1:33 AM
You guys this is fantastic
Austin took the first set 25-22
Austin took the first set 25-22
Checking out Madison’s other pro team
January 22, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Checking out Madison’s other pro team
Academy director Aaron Hohlbein: "It's outrageous that kids and families are worrying about it to go play a soccer game, which is supposed to be about joy and enjoyment and passion." Good on the club and community for coming together behind this kid.
Professional soccer team Forward Madison is rallying around an 18-year-old high school senior, a player in its academy program, after the player's mother was arrested by immigration authorities while the team was in Minneapolis for a pair of games last weekend. buff.ly/MMTxqDH
Forward Madison rallies support for Academy player after immigration officers detain mom in Minneapolis
The mother of a Forward Madison Academy player was detained by immigration authorities while the team was in Minneapolis for games over the weekend, the club told supporters in an email Tuesday. The…
madison365.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Academy director Aaron Hohlbein: "It's outrageous that kids and families are worrying about it to go play a soccer game, which is supposed to be about joy and enjoyment and passion." Good on the club and community for coming together behind this kid.
NEW POD! New FMFC Sporting Director Matt Cairns joins to discuss the profile of player he's looking for, his role with the club, how he's working with Matt Glaeser and lots more. Plus, thoughts on the most recent signings and news. Listen here or any podcast app: open.substack.com/pub/talkinfl...
New Pod: Let's build a team! With Matt Cairns
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.
open.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:48 PM
NEW POD! New FMFC Sporting Director Matt Cairns joins to discuss the profile of player he's looking for, his role with the club, how he's working with Matt Glaeser and lots more. Plus, thoughts on the most recent signings and news. Listen here or any podcast app: open.substack.com/pub/talkinfl...
Our new guy was ON THE FIELD for one of Breese Stevens' most iconic moments, in his first team debut for NCFC. Here's hoping he makes some much better memories in 2026!
January 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Our new guy was ON THE FIELD for one of Breese Stevens' most iconic moments, in his first team debut for NCFC. Here's hoping he makes some much better memories in 2026!
Here's the club's press release: www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2026/01...
January 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Here's the club's press release: www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2026/01...
BREAKING NEWS: Neil Hlavaty, the last of the FMFC OGs, is leaving the club. We're told it's an amicable parting as Neil will pursue another coaching opportunity. More to come.
January 5, 2026 at 7:08 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Neil Hlavaty, the last of the FMFC OGs, is leaving the club. We're told it's an amicable parting as Neil will pursue another coaching opportunity. More to come.