Talkin' Flock
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Your #FullMingo podcast! Talking all things Forward Madison FC and USL League One, every week (or so). Newsletter at talkinflock.substack.com. Podcast on your favorite app.
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…
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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.
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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.
Dang
Emiliano Terzaghi joins the @heartsofpine.bsky.social.
After 143 games [126 playing time] with 63 goals and 7 assists for the @richmondkickers.bsky.social, he's now heading up North. #UpTheHearts
Press Release: www.heartsofpine.com/news/2026/01...
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After 143 games [126 playing time] with 63 goals and 7 assists for the @richmondkickers.bsky.social, he's now heading up North. #UpTheHearts
Press Release: www.heartsofpine.com/news/2026/01...
👋 @leagueoneupdater.com @rivercity93.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Dang
Um
Feel like we have to do something with this, chant-wise, when @fortwaynefc.bsky.social visits Breese
Feel like we have to do something with this, chant-wise, when @fortwaynefc.bsky.social visits Breese
January 3, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Um
Feel like we have to do something with this, chant-wise, when @fortwaynefc.bsky.social visits Breese
Feel like we have to do something with this, chant-wise, when @fortwaynefc.bsky.social visits Breese
At this rate I half expect Rally to run the famously effective 2-0-8 formation
Rally Madison FC has signed power-house Forward, Kayla Budish, for the 2026 season. ✍️
A top 50 national recruit and former Wisconsin Gatorade Girls Player of the Year recipient, Budish will add an unparalleled elite offensive attack dynamic to the club.
A top 50 national recruit and former Wisconsin Gatorade Girls Player of the Year recipient, Budish will add an unparalleled elite offensive attack dynamic to the club.
December 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
At this rate I half expect Rally to run the famously effective 2-0-8 formation
Nate Austin was at the Madison Pro Soccer reveal. And the Snowpener. Truly an OG. And tonight he's in the hospital with a long list of injuries after a driver hit him as he was walking home and then took off. Two local EFL supporter groups are holding fundraisers this weekend. Click for details:
An OG Flocker needs the community to come through
A driver hit Nate Austin as he was walking home Saturday -- and took off
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December 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Nate Austin was at the Madison Pro Soccer reveal. And the Snowpener. Truly an OG. And tonight he's in the hospital with a long list of injuries after a driver hit him as he was walking home and then took off. Two local EFL supporter groups are holding fundraisers this weekend. Click for details:
Bernd Schipmann indicates on Instagram that he’s not returning to Forward Madison www.instagram.com/p/DS2uGXLkS5...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Bernd Schipmann indicates on Instagram that he’s not returning to Forward Madison www.instagram.com/p/DS2uGXLkS5...
Alright kids, for your Christmas enjoyment ... the most frequent Talkin' Flock word of 2025:
So there ya go, spoiler for this week's offseason episode. Still you should listen to it -- now available on your favorite podcast app!
So there ya go, spoiler for this week's offseason episode. Still you should listen to it -- now available on your favorite podcast app!
December 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Alright kids, for your Christmas enjoyment ... the most frequent Talkin' Flock word of 2025:
So there ya go, spoiler for this week's offseason episode. Still you should listen to it -- now available on your favorite podcast app!
So there ya go, spoiler for this week's offseason episode. Still you should listen to it -- now available on your favorite podcast app!
A thought from this week's podcast for those who don't like the RMFC brand so much. Listen to the whole thing (where we do acknowledge your critiques) on any podcast app!
December 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A thought from this week's podcast for those who don't like the RMFC brand so much. Listen to the whole thing (where we do acknowledge your critiques) on any podcast app!
NEW POD:
👍 Rally Madison branding (we like, but acknowledge critiques)
🗓️ the FMFC schedule
🎙️ Giuliano Oliviero
😲 the most-said word on the pod in 2025
Listen here or on your favorite podcast app!
talkinflock.substack.com/p/rally-madi...
👍 Rally Madison branding (we like, but acknowledge critiques)
🗓️ the FMFC schedule
🎙️ Giuliano Oliviero
😲 the most-said word on the pod in 2025
Listen here or on your favorite podcast app!
talkinflock.substack.com/p/rally-madi...
Rally, Madison! With head coach Giuliano Oliviero (take 2)
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.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
NEW POD:
👍 Rally Madison branding (we like, but acknowledge critiques)
🗓️ the FMFC schedule
🎙️ Giuliano Oliviero
😲 the most-said word on the pod in 2025
Listen here or on your favorite podcast app!
talkinflock.substack.com/p/rally-madi...
👍 Rally Madison branding (we like, but acknowledge critiques)
🗓️ the FMFC schedule
🎙️ Giuliano Oliviero
😲 the most-said word on the pod in 2025
Listen here or on your favorite podcast app!
talkinflock.substack.com/p/rally-madi...
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Looking for more news on our women’s team? Follow @rallymadisonfc.bsky.social on Bluesky! 👑
December 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Looking for more news on our women’s team? Follow @rallymadisonfc.bsky.social on Bluesky! 👑
Just finished a GREAT interview with Rally Madison head coach Giuliano Oliviero! We'll have that and our reactions to the Rally brand as well as the FMFC schedule and some other news in a special episode Tuesday. Plus! We will reveal our very surprising Most Frequent Word of 2025!
December 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Just finished a GREAT interview with Rally Madison head coach Giuliano Oliviero! We'll have that and our reactions to the Rally brand as well as the FMFC schedule and some other news in a special episode Tuesday. Plus! We will reveal our very surprising Most Frequent Word of 2025!
So, we switched from Streamyard to Riverside for remote podcast recording in August. Most of our main segments are recorded there. It just gave me its own version of like "2025 wrapped" and I will give you $10 if you can guess what our most frequent word was (and no it's not like "the" or "is")
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
So, we switched from Streamyard to Riverside for remote podcast recording in August. Most of our main segments are recorded there. It just gave me its own version of like "2025 wrapped" and I will give you $10 if you can guess what our most frequent word was (and no it's not like "the" or "is")
Wow. We knew him when …
We play at Lexington in our first cup match Apr 25! Kinda too bad it’s not a Molloy homecoming at Breese
We play at Lexington in our first cup match Apr 25! Kinda too bad it’s not a Molloy homecoming at Breese
Lexington SC has acquired four-time #USL-C All-League First Team selection Aaron Molloy via transfer from the Charleston Battery.
The record-setting transaction marks the first six-figure intraleague transfer fee in league history.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
The record-setting transaction marks the first six-figure intraleague transfer fee in league history.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Lexington SC acquires midfielder Aaron Molloy via record transfer fee from Charleston Battery
Four-time USL Championship All-League First Team selection makes move to LSC in USL-C’s first six-figure intraleague transfer
www.uslchampionship.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Wow. We knew him when …
We play at Lexington in our first cup match Apr 25! Kinda too bad it’s not a Molloy homecoming at Breese
We play at Lexington in our first cup match Apr 25! Kinda too bad it’s not a Molloy homecoming at Breese
At 5’11” he’s not the tallest striker in the league but definitely a bigger target in the box than we’ve had in recent seasons.
Forward Madison FC has signed Northern Irish striker, Ryan Carmichael, to the 2026 roster! 🎯 Welcome to Madison, Ryan!
🎓 Hofstra University
💗🖤 Inter Miami II
🔴⚫ Atlanta United II
📰 Read up on his impressive career here: bit.ly/4ajSknd
🎓 Hofstra University
💗🖤 Inter Miami II
🔴⚫ Atlanta United II
📰 Read up on his impressive career here: bit.ly/4ajSknd
December 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
At 5’11” he’s not the tallest striker in the league but definitely a bigger target in the box than we’ve had in recent seasons.
ok so either it's a veteran player or a murderer. either is good
don’t sleep on tomorrows player announcement. 10am.
December 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
ok so either it's a veteran player or a murderer. either is good
THE SCHEDULE IS OUT and it includes:
- opening match at Knoxville, great
- a stretch of 8 games in 4 weeks
- a long home stand in June and July
- a home match against Detroit City
Check it out and let us know - which dates are you circling on your calendar?
talkinflock.substack.com/p/the-schedu...
- opening match at Knoxville, great
- a stretch of 8 games in 4 weeks
- a long home stand in June and July
- a home match against Detroit City
Check it out and let us know - which dates are you circling on your calendar?
talkinflock.substack.com/p/the-schedu...
THE SCHEDULE IS OUT
Time to plan your spring, summer and fall football viewing
talkinflock.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
THE SCHEDULE IS OUT and it includes:
- opening match at Knoxville, great
- a stretch of 8 games in 4 weeks
- a long home stand in June and July
- a home match against Detroit City
Check it out and let us know - which dates are you circling on your calendar?
talkinflock.substack.com/p/the-schedu...
- opening match at Knoxville, great
- a stretch of 8 games in 4 weeks
- a long home stand in June and July
- a home match against Detroit City
Check it out and let us know - which dates are you circling on your calendar?
talkinflock.substack.com/p/the-schedu...
I’m sorry Prinx Tire Cup? No fun
December 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I’m sorry Prinx Tire Cup? No fun
Cripes
AN ABSOLUTE DEVASTATING HIT FROM TOLUCA’S HELINHO 🔴🔥😤
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Cripes
Savor it! Unforgettable experience. Kinda jealous of the new clubs and their fans every year, just remembering that first season.
May 2: Our home opener, announced just this week, against the Charlotte Independence. What a night it will be for the first event at Fort Wayne FC Park. Make sure you get season tickets! We've been overwhelmed by the positive response to what we're doing. www.fortwaynefc.com/season-ticke...
December 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Savor it! Unforgettable experience. Kinda jealous of the new clubs and their fans every year, just remembering that first season.