Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes will help kick off professional soccer in Madison at Forward Madison FC’s inaugural home opener on Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Lt. Governor Barnes will be in attendance the club’s historic first game at Breese Stevens Field and will perform the ceremonial “first kick” before the match begins.
Barnes’ appearance comes as part of FMFC’s nonprofit spotlight during the game with the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP), an organization that works to eliminate poverty in the state of Wisconsin. According to Barnes, the partnership gives an opportunity for the Madison community to come together for a common goal – in two senses of the word.
“Bringing awareness to poverty, something that affects so many families and communities in our state, is a great way for Forward Madison FC to make their debut,” Barnes said. “By joining WISCAP to bring light to the issue, Forward Madison FC are already winners, whatever the scoreboard shows after their first home match. ”
For Forward Madison Managing Director Peter Wilt, the home opener is a perfect occasion to demonstrate the club's commitment to engaging with Madison both on and off the field.
“We are honored to have Lieutenant Governor Barnes help launch our inaugural season and shine a light on the fight against poverty in Wisconsin,” Wilt said.
Forward Madison FC’s inaugural season is here! The team will open at home on April 27 vs Greenville Triumph SC. Fans can get tickets for all matches this season by visiting https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/tickets.
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes will help kick off professional soccer in Madison at Forward Madison FC’s inaugural home opener on Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Lt. Governor Barnes will be in attendance the club’s historic first game at Breese Stevens Field and will perform the ceremonial “first kick” before the match begins.
Barnes’ appearance comes as part of FMFC’s nonprofit spotlight during the game with the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP), an organization that works to eliminate poverty in the state of Wisconsin. According to Barnes, the partnership gives an opportunity for the Madison community to come together for a common goal – in two senses of the word.
“Bringing awareness to poverty, something that affects so many families and communities in our state, is a great way for Forward Madison FC to make their debut,” Barnes said. “By joining WISCAP to bring light to the issue, Forward Madison FC are already winners, whatever the scoreboard shows after their first home match. ”
For Forward Madison Managing Director Peter Wilt, the home opener is a perfect occasion to demonstrate the club’s commitment to engaging with Madison both on and off the field.
“We are honored to have Lieutenant Governor Barnes help launch our inaugural season and shine a light on the fight against poverty in Wisconsin,” Wilt said.
Forward Madison FC’s inaugural season is here! The team will open at home on April 27 vs Greenville Triumph SC. Fans can get tickets for all matches this season by visiting https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/tickets.
