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Forward Madison FC has signed midfielder/winger Carlos Gomez, adding a dynamic attacking threat to the Flamingos’ 2021 roster. Gomez, 27, scored seven goals for the Greenville Triumph in 2019, then helped them to a USL League One title in 2020.

“I had some options in Europe, but I realized the next step was to come to Madison because I’m pretty certain we’re going to have a very good season,” Gomez said. “I hope we can win a title, because based on the atmosphere from the first year, I’m pretty sure the celebration would be awesome.”

Although a shoulder injury hampered his 2020 campaign, Gomez still started half of Greenville’s games. According to head coach Carl Craig, the right-footed Gomez can feature as either an attacking midfielder or a left winger.

“Carlos is comfortable in both positions and he can do a job for us in both positions,” Craig said. “He’s very good at getting between the lines, and he can pick a pass out and score goals. He’ll be a very great connector for us.”

Gomez grew up in Madrid and played for Rayo Vallecano’s youth teams as a kid. He moved to the United States in 2016 to pursue a college degree, earning an education at Young Harris College in northeast Georgia and eventually winning Division II All-America honors in 2018. Gomez’s collegiate success led to a contract with the Triumph the next year, where he scored seven goals and added six assists across 38 League One appearances.

In 2019, Gomez traveled to Madison for both of Greenville’s away games at Breese Stevens Field. According to Gomez, the experience of playing in front of Forward Madison’s crowd helped solidify his decision to move to the Flamingos.  

“I have really good memories of the team and especially the fans,” Gomez said. “The atmosphere was unreal. I hope to score a lot of goals in front of the fans, because it could be an unbelievable feeling with them.”

Gomez's signing will be confirmed pending league and federation approval.

Forward Madison FC has signed midfielder/winger Carlos Gomez, adding a dynamic attacking threat to the Flamingos’ 2021 roster. Gomez, 27, scored seven goals for the Greenville Triumph in 2019, then helped them to a USL League One title in 2020.

“I had some options in Europe, but I realized the next step was to come to Madison because I’m pretty certain we’re going to have a very good season,” Gomez said. “I hope we can win a title, because based on the atmosphere from the first year, I’m pretty sure the celebration would be awesome.”

Although a shoulder injury hampered his 2020 campaign, Gomez still started half of Greenville’s games. According to head coach Carl Craig, the right-footed Gomez can feature as either an attacking midfielder or a left winger.

“Carlos is comfortable in both positions and he can do a job for us in both positions,” Craig said. “He’s very good at getting between the lines, and he can pick a pass out and score goals. He’ll be a very great connector for us.”

Gomez grew up in Madrid and played for Rayo Vallecano’s youth teams as a kid. He moved to the United States in 2016 to pursue a college degree, earning an education at Young Harris College in northeast Georgia and eventually winning Division II All-America honors in 2018. Gomez’s collegiate success led to a contract with the Triumph the next year, where he scored seven goals and added six assists across 38 League One appearances.

In 2019, Gomez traveled to Madison for both of Greenville’s away games at Breese Stevens Field. According to Gomez, the experience of playing in front of Forward Madison’s crowd helped solidify his decision to move to the Flamingos.  

“I have really good memories of the team and especially the fans,” Gomez said. “The atmosphere was unreal. I hope to score a lot of goals in front of the fans, because it could be an unbelievable feeling with them.”

Gomez’s signing will be confirmed pending league and federation approval.

Forward Madison defender Connor Tobin will take on a new role in 2021, serving as the team’s Community Engagement Manager. Tobin, who on Wednesday officially signed on for his third year as a member of the Flamingos’ playing roster, will now also lead the club’s initiatives in connecting to the Madison community.

For Tobin, who has endeared himself to fans just as much for his actions off the field as those on it, playing a new position will allow him to further Forward Madison’s connection to its city.

“One of my initial attractions of coming to Madison was the idea of growing community, and it’s been fascinating to be at the club and see that happen,” Tobin said. “We want to be one of the pillars of the community. We want to think about growing this club in a way that’s sustainable and enduring. I want to find the people, businesses and organizations that are doing great things, and to be able to approach them and say, ‘We see you and we want to support you.’”

According to Forward Madison COO & Owner Conor Caloia, Tobin’s new role reflects the Flamingos’ dedication and investment towards connecting the club to its city.

“We want our players to take an active role and be a positive influence in the community. Connor Tobin embodies this,” Caloia said. “The community around this Club is what has made this Club what it is. Having Connor in this role will allow us to be even more active in the community and work with the Flock and others to have an impact on the greater Madison community.”

In a playing career that has spanned well over a decade, Tobin has become known for his willingness to give back to supporters. In Minnesota, fans labeled him “a hero”; in North Carolina, he created his own charity event; in Madison, he formed Mingos Worldwide, an organization that connects Forward fans across the globe.

As he takes on his new role, Tobin said he wants to start by reaching out. Forward Madison has set up a community feedback form at the bottom of this article for individuals to contact Tobin.

“As far as initiatives go, the first one is connecting with people and listening to what they have to say,” Tobin said. “At the end of the day, soccer is a vehicle to enhance people’s lives. If we’re not doing this to make the world a better place, then we have to find something else to do.”

Forward Madison defender Connor Tobin will take on a new role in 2021, serving as the team’s Community Engagement Manager. Tobin, who on Wednesday officially signed on for his third year as a member of the Flamingos’ playing roster, will now also lead the club’s initiatives in connecting to the Madison community.

For Tobin, who has endeared himself to fans just as much for his actions off the field as those on it, playing a new position will allow him to further Forward Madison’s connection to its city.

“One of my initial attractions of coming to Madison was the idea of growing community, and it’s been fascinating to be at the club and see that happen,” Tobin said. “We want to be one of the pillars of the community. We want to think about growing this club in a way that’s sustainable and enduring. I want to find the people, businesses and organizations that are doing great things, and to be able to approach them and say, ‘We see you and we want to support you.’”

According to Forward Madison COO & Owner Conor Caloia, Tobin’s new role reflects the Flamingos’ dedication and investment towards connecting the club to its city.

“We want our players to take an active role and be a positive influence in the community. Connor Tobin embodies this,” Caloia said. “The community around this Club is what has made this Club what it is. Having Connor in this role will allow us to be even more active in the community and work with the Flock and others to have an impact on the greater Madison community.”

In a playing career that has spanned well over a decade, Tobin has become known for his willingness to give back to supporters. In Minnesota, fans labeled him “a hero”; in North Carolina, he created his own charity event; in Madison, he formed Mingos Worldwide, an organization that connects Forward fans across the globe.

As he takes on his new role, Tobin said he wants to start by reaching out. Forward Madison has set up a community feedback form at the bottom of this article for individuals to contact Tobin.

“As far as initiatives go, the first one is connecting with people and listening to what they have to say,” Tobin said. “At the end of the day, soccer is a vehicle to enhance people’s lives. If we’re not doing this to make the world a better place, then we have to find something else to do.”

Forward Madison FC has re-signed defender Connor Tobin, officially bringing back its team captain from the club’s first two seasons. Tobin, 34, has not only led the Flamingos on the field, but is also a fixture beyond it thanks to his outreach to the local soccer community.

“I really feel like I’ve connected with the Madison and greater Wisconsin community,” Tobin said. “I know how much people that support the club put into it and how much the community means to them. I feel very privileged to be in this position, to be playing a kid’s game kicking a ball.”

Tobin started in 14 of Forward Madison’s 16 games in 2020, anchoring a defense that conceded the second-fewest goals in USL League One. Tobin has a connection to new Flamingos’ head coach Carl Craig, having played under him from 2012-13, and cited Craig’s philosophy as one of the reasons he decided to return.

“I’m going to ask Connor to do things a bit more like he did in Minnesota,” Craig said. “He used to love getting on the ball and driving with it. I know he’s got a big heart and he’s brave. With the leadership qualities that he’s got and the experience he’s got, he’ll be invaluable as a role model for the younger players on our roster.”

Tobin is a seasoned veteran of the American lower divisions, having developed a reputation as a standout defender for Minnesota United and North Carolina FC. Tobin has also endeared himself to Forward Madison’s supporters through his extracurricular activities, which have included baking cookies for season ticket holders, driving to Kentucky to meet fans and co-founding the USL Players Association. 

As he enters his third season with the Flamingos, Tobin says there is one more piece of work he’d like to take care of: Rewarding Madison’s loyal fans with a championship. 

“I think there’s unfinished business,” Tobin said. “There’s no question that the support we’ve gotten so far has been tremendous. This year, the onus is on us to provide results on the field that reciprocate what the community has given to this club.”

Forward Madison FC has re-signed defender Connor Tobin, officially bringing back its team captain from the club’s first two seasons. Tobin, 34, has not only led the Flamingos on the field, but is also a fixture beyond it thanks to his outreach to the local soccer community.

“I really feel like I’ve connected with the Madison and greater Wisconsin community,” Tobin said. “I know how much people that support the club put into it and how much the community means to them. I feel very privileged to be in this position, to be playing a kid’s game kicking a ball.”

Tobin started in 14 of Forward Madison’s 16 games in 2020, anchoring a defense that conceded the second-fewest goals in USL League One. Tobin has a connection to new Flamingos’ head coach Carl Craig, having played under him from 2012-13, and cited Craig’s philosophy as one of the reasons he decided to return.

“I’m going to ask Connor to do things a bit more like he did in Minnesota,” Craig said. “He used to love getting on the ball and driving with it. I know he’s got a big heart and he’s brave. With the leadership qualities that he’s got and the experience he’s got, he’ll be invaluable as a role model for the younger players on our roster.”

Tobin is a seasoned veteran of the American lower divisions, having developed a reputation as a standout defender for Minnesota United and North Carolina FC. Tobin has also endeared himself to Forward Madison’s supporters through his extracurricular activities, which have included baking cookies for season ticket holders, driving to Kentucky to meet fans and co-founding the USL Players Association. 

As he enters his third season with the Flamingos, Tobin says there is one more piece of work he’d like to take care of: Rewarding Madison’s loyal fans with a championship. 

“I think there’s unfinished business,” Tobin said. “There’s no question that the support we’ve gotten so far has been tremendous. This year, the onus is on us to provide results on the field that reciprocate what the community has given to this club.”

Forward Madison FC announced today its full schedule for the 2021 USL League One season, which will see the Flamingos play 28 games from May to October for a place in the six-team League One Playoffs in November.

The new regular season slate lines Forward Madison up against all 11 other League One teams at home and away, with the remaining six matches providing extra two-game sets against New England Revolution II, Richmond Kickers and Union Omaha.

USL League One will kick off with a staggered start date, so while some teams will begin as early as April 10, the Flamingos will open their season on May 8 at FC Tucson. Forward Madison’s home schedule, which gets going May 15, features 10 games on Saturdays, three on Wednesdays, and one on a Sunday. Every home game but one – the Sunday match on June 6 – will kick off at 7 p.m.

According to Owner & COO Conor Caloia, The Flamingos will not decide a home location for the 2021 season until the club learns more about potential capacities for the 2021 season. 

“We are hopeful we will return to Breese Stevens Field for the 2021 Forward Madison season,” Caloia said last week. “However, the current health orders allow for a maximum capacity of 500 fans, which does not create a viable business situation to return to Breese. Therefore, no decision on a stadium location for 2021 will be made until the next health orders go into effect on April 7.”

Season tickets and group packages are available now on Forward Madison’s website.

Forward Madison’s full 2021 USL League One schedule is as follows:

AWAY vs FC Tucson: Saturday, May 8 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs North Carolina FC: Saturday, May 15 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs Union Omaha: Wednesday, May 26 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs South Georgia Tormenta FC: Saturday, May 29 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs Fort Lauderdale CF: Tuesday, June 1 at TBD
HOME vs Union Omaha: Sunday, June 6 at 5 p.m.
HOME vs Richmond Kickers: Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs New England Revolution II: Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs Greenville Triumph SC: Wednesday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs New England Revolution II: Wednesday, June 30 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs North Texas SC: Saturday, July 10 at 8 p.m.
AWAY vs Union Omaha: Friday, July 16 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs Fort Lauderdale CF: Saturday, July 24 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: Saturday, July 31 at TBD
AWAY vs Union Omaha: Saturday, August 7 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs South Georgia Tormenta FC: Saturday, August 14 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs Toronto FC II: Wednesday, August 18 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs North Texas SC: Saturday, August 21 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs North Carolina FC: Wednesday, August 25 at TBD
AWAY vs Richmond Kickers: Wednesday, September 1 at 6:30 p.m.
HOME vs Richmond Kickers: Saturday, September 11 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs Toronto FC II: Friday, September 17 at TBD
AWAY vs New England Revolution II: Tuesday, September 21 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs Greenville Triumph SC: Saturday, September 25 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs New England Revolution II: Friday, October 1 at 5 p.m.
AWAY vs Richmond Kickers: Saturday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m.
HOME vs FC Tucson: Saturday, October 23 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: Saturday, October 30 at 7 p.m.

Forward Madison FC announced today its full schedule for the 2021 USL League One season, which will see the Flamingos play 28 games from May to October for a place in the six-team League One Playoffs in November.

The new regular season slate lines Forward Madison up against all 11 other League One teams at home and away, with the remaining six matches providing extra two-game sets against New England Revolution II, Richmond Kickers and Union Omaha.

USL League One will kick off with a staggered start date, so while some teams will begin as early as April 10, the Flamingos will open their season on May 8 at FC Tucson. Forward Madison’s home schedule, which gets going May 15, features 10 games on Saturdays, three on Wednesdays, and one on a Sunday. Every home game but one – the Sunday match on June 6 – will kick off at 7 p.m.

According to Owner & COO Conor Caloia, The Flamingos will not decide a home location for the 2021 season until the club learns more about potential capacities for the 2021 season. 

“We are hopeful we will return to Breese Stevens Field for the 2021 Forward Madison season,” Caloia said last week. “However, the current health orders allow for a maximum capacity of 500 fans, which does not create a viable business situation to return to Breese. Therefore, no decision on a stadium location for 2021 will be made until the next health orders go into effect on April 7.”

Season tickets and group packages are available now on Forward Madison’s website.

Forward Madison’s full 2021 USL League One schedule is as follows:

AWAY vs FC Tucson: Saturday, May 8 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs North Carolina FC: Saturday, May 15 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs Union Omaha: Wednesday, May 26 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs South Georgia Tormenta FC: Saturday, May 29 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs Fort Lauderdale CF: Tuesday, June 1 at TBD
HOME vs Union Omaha: Sunday, June 6 at 5 p.m.
HOME vs Richmond Kickers: Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs New England Revolution II: Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs Greenville Triumph SC: Wednesday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs New England Revolution II: Wednesday, June 30 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs North Texas SC: Saturday, July 10 at 8 p.m.
AWAY vs Union Omaha: Friday, July 16 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs Fort Lauderdale CF: Saturday, July 24 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: Saturday, July 31 at TBD
AWAY vs Union Omaha: Saturday, August 7 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs South Georgia Tormenta FC: Saturday, August 14 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs Toronto FC II: Wednesday, August 18 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs North Texas SC: Saturday, August 21 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs North Carolina FC: Wednesday, August 25 at TBD
AWAY vs Richmond Kickers: Wednesday, September 1 at 6:30 p.m.
HOME vs Richmond Kickers: Saturday, September 11 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs Toronto FC II: Friday, September 17 at TBD
AWAY vs New England Revolution II: Tuesday, September 21 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs Greenville Triumph SC: Saturday, September 25 at 7 p.m.
AWAY vs New England Revolution II: Friday, October 1 at 5 p.m.
AWAY vs Richmond Kickers: Saturday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m.
HOME vs FC Tucson: Saturday, October 23 at 7 p.m.
HOME vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: Saturday, October 30 at 7 p.m.

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Forward Madison FC will kick off its home slate of USL League One games on May 15 against North Carolina FC, the club announced Tuesday. The Flamingos will not decide a home location for the 2021 season until they learn more about potential capacities for the 2021 season. 

“We are hopeful we will return to Breese Stevens Field for the 2021 Forward Madison season,” Owner & COO Conor Caloia said. “However, the current health orders allow for a maximum capacity of 500 fans, which does not create a viable business situation to return to Breese. Therefore, no decision on a stadium location for 2021 will be made until the next health orders go into effect on April 7.”

USL League One announced earlier this year that its teams will play a 28-game season with a flexible start date, allowing some matches to kick off as early as April 10. Forward Madison will not play its first game until May 8, when it travels to Arizona to take on FC Tucson.

Season tickets and group packages are available now on Forward Madison’s website.

Forward Madison FC will kick off its home slate of USL League One games on May 15 against North Carolina FC, the club announced Tuesday. The Flamingos will not decide a home location for the 2021 season until they learn more about potential capacities for the 2021 season. 

“We are hopeful we will return to Breese Stevens Field for the 2021 Forward Madison season,” Owner & COO Conor Caloia said. “However, the current health orders allow for a maximum capacity of 500 fans, which does not create a viable business situation to return to Breese. Therefore, no decision on a stadium location for 2021 will be made until the next health orders go into effect on April 7.”

USL League One announced earlier this year that its teams will play a 28-game season with a flexible start date, allowing some matches to kick off as early as April 10. Forward Madison will not play its first game until May 8, when it travels to Arizona to take on FC Tucson.

Season tickets and group packages are available now on Forward Madison’s website.

Forward Madison FC is proud to welcome the Accessimingos, an all inclusive FMFC supporters' group founded by and for disabled supporters celebrating each supporter’s unique abilities. The Accessimingos are the first supporters’ group in North America focused on supporters with disabilities. Founded by three fans –  Tyler Engel, Brian Messman and Bill Schultz – who use wheelchairs, the Accessimingos will focus on creating a welcoming environment for FMFC’s disabled supporters.

“The three of us tend to find ourselves sitting next to each other in the Flock End, so we wanted our experience to be shared by more people,” Schultz said. “Soccer’s a game for everyone, and as folks with disabilities, we’ve enjoyed our time supporting Forward Madison immensely.”

Forward Madison has committed to making several stadium improvements that the group requested. Going forward, Breese Stevens Field will have an alternative path to concessions, a ramp for the Flock End merchandise stand, and complimentary tickets for caregivers. These improvements follow several other modifications made previously by the Club including an accessible capo stand and handicapped accessible toilets in the Flock End.

According to Forward Madison COO & Owner Conor Caloia, these additions make Breese Stevens Field more welcoming to all fans.

“I want to congratulate Tyler, Bill and Brian and recognize the Flock for truly breaking ground in American soccer,” Caloia said. “We share their vision for a match day environment that is enjoyable, accessible and welcoming to all. We are excited to collaborate with them on facility improvements in 2021 and beyond to make Breese Stevens Field more accessible.”

According to Engel, the Accessimingos spent last year communicating about what a disabled supporters’ group would look like.

“It took a few chats to write down what we wanted to accomplish with this group,” Engel said “Our main goal is to make supporting Forward Madison inviting and accessible to everyone.”

For Messman, the new group can allow others to experience a passion that is close to his heart.

“It’s important to reach out to those who are nervous about coming to a game,” Messman said. “That’s how I was during my first time, but because I showed up I got to meet some great people and make new friends. I’ve been able to enjoy the game I love in the city I call home.”

Fans wanting to connect with the Accessimingos can now do so on their Facebook and Twitter pages. The new group will act as a subsidiary of The Flock, Forward Madison’s independent supporters’ association.

Forward Madison FC is proud to welcome the Accessimingos, an all inclusive FMFC supporters’ group founded by and for disabled supporters celebrating each supporter’s unique abilities. The Accessimingos are the first supporters’ group in North America focused on supporters with disabilities. Founded by three fans –  Tyler Engel, Brian Messman and Bill Schultz – who use wheelchairs, the Accessimingos will focus on creating a welcoming environment for FMFC’s disabled supporters.

“The three of us tend to find ourselves sitting next to each other in the Flock End, so we wanted our experience to be shared by more people,” Schultz said. “Soccer’s a game for everyone, and as folks with disabilities, we’ve enjoyed our time supporting Forward Madison immensely.”

Forward Madison has committed to making several stadium improvements that the group requested. Going forward, Breese Stevens Field will have an alternative path to concessions, a ramp for the Flock End merchandise stand, and complimentary tickets for caregivers. These improvements follow several other modifications made previously by the Club including an accessible capo stand and handicapped accessible toilets in the Flock End.

According to Forward Madison COO & Owner Conor Caloia, these additions make Breese Stevens Field more welcoming to all fans.

“I want to congratulate Tyler, Bill and Brian and recognize the Flock for truly breaking ground in American soccer,” Caloia said. “We share their vision for a match day environment that is enjoyable, accessible and welcoming to all. We are excited to collaborate with them on facility improvements in 2021 and beyond to make Breese Stevens Field more accessible.”

According to Engel, the Accessimingos spent last year communicating about what a disabled supporters’ group would look like.

“It took a few chats to write down what we wanted to accomplish with this group,” Engel said “Our main goal is to make supporting Forward Madison inviting and accessible to everyone.”

For Messman, the new group can allow others to experience a passion that is close to his heart.

“It’s important to reach out to those who are nervous about coming to a game,” Messman said. “That’s how I was during my first time, but because I showed up I got to meet some great people and make new friends. I’ve been able to enjoy the game I love in the city I call home.”

Fans wanting to connect with the Accessimingos can now do so on their Facebook and Twitter pages. The new group will act as a subsidiary of The Flock, Forward Madison’s independent supporters’ association.