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On September 27, 2018, [[Daryl Shore]] was announced as the first head coach of Madison.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.madisonprosoccer.com/news_article/show/953102 |title=Head Coach Reveal Party |website=madisonprosoccer.com |publisher=Madison Pro Soccer |date=September 25, 2018 |access-date=September 25, 2018 |dead-url=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926015009/https://www.madisonprosoccer.com/news_article/show/953102 |archive-date=September 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Lueneburg |first=Chris |url=https://www.channel3000.com/news/madison-pro-soccer-announces-head-coach/800333847 |title=Madison Pro Soccer announces head coach |website=Channel3000.com |publisher=[[WISC-TV]] |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=September 27, 2018}}</ref> He will also serve as the technical director of the team.<ref>{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/soccer/daryl-shore-named-first-head-coach-for-madison-pro-soccer/article_7ffec083-b4c7-5db1-8120-5b566c19130a.html |title=Daryl Shore named first head coach for Madison Pro Soccer team |newspaper=[[Wisconsin State Journal]] |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=September 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.usld3.com/news_article/show/953772 |title=Daryl Shore Named First Madison Pro Soccer Head Coach |website=USLD3.com |publisher=[[USL League One]] |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=September 27, 2018 |dead-url=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928002648/https://www.usld3.com/news_article/show/953772 |archive-date=September 28, 2018}}</ref> Shore had previously worked in various roles at Chicago Fire with Peter Wilt, and served as the interim coach of [[Real Salt Lake]] in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kennedy |first=Paul |url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/79775/usl-league-one-moves-shore-reunited-with-wilt-in.html |title=USL League One Moves: Shore reunited with Wilt in Madison |website=socceramerica.com |publisher=[[Soccer America]] |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=October 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbc15.com/content/news/Madison-Pro-Soccer-names-first-head-coach-494564331.html |title=Madison Pro Soccer names first head coach |website=NBC15.com |publisher=[[WMTV]] |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=October 3, 2018}}</ref> In September 2018, [[Don Smart]] was the team's first player signing, which was announced on October 24.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.madisonprosoccer.com/news_article/show/953133 |title=Special Message from Managing Director Peter Wilt |website=madisonprosoccer.com |publisher=Madison Pro Soccer |date=September 25, 2018 |access-date=September 25, 2018 |dead-url=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926015128/https://www.madisonprosoccer.com/news_article/show/953133 |archive-date=September 26, 2018}}</ref>
On September 27, 2018, [[Daryl Shore]] was announced as the first head coach of Madison.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.madisonprosoccer.com/news_article/show/953102 |title=Head Coach Reveal Party |website=madisonprosoccer.com |publisher=Madison Pro Soccer |date=September 25, 2018 |access-date=September 25, 2018 |dead-url=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926015009/https://www.madisonprosoccer.com/news_article/show/953102 |archive-date=September 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Lueneburg |first=Chris |url=https://www.channel3000.com/news/madison-pro-soccer-announces-head-coach/800333847 |title=Madison Pro Soccer announces head coach |website=Channel3000.com |publisher=[[WISC-TV]] |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=September 27, 2018}}</ref> He will also serve as the technical director of the team.<ref>{{cite news |last=Milewski |first=Todd D. |url=https://madison.com/wsj/sports/soccer/daryl-shore-named-first-head-coach-for-madison-pro-soccer/article_7ffec083-b4c7-5db1-8120-5b566c19130a.html |title=Daryl Shore named first head coach for Madison Pro Soccer team |newspaper=[[Wisconsin State Journal]] |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=September 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.usld3.com/news_article/show/953772 |title=Daryl Shore Named First Madison Pro Soccer Head Coach |website=USLD3.com |publisher=[[USL League One]] |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=September 27, 2018 |dead-url=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928002648/https://www.usld3.com/news_article/show/953772 |archive-date=September 28, 2018}}</ref> Shore had previously worked in various roles at Chicago Fire with Peter Wilt, and served as the interim coach of [[Real Salt Lake]] in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kennedy |first=Paul |url=https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/79775/usl-league-one-moves-shore-reunited-with-wilt-in.html |title=USL League One Moves: Shore reunited with Wilt in Madison |website=socceramerica.com |publisher=[[Soccer America]] |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=October 3, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbc15.com/content/news/Madison-Pro-Soccer-names-first-head-coach-494564331.html |title=Madison Pro Soccer names first head coach |website=NBC15.com |publisher=[[WMTV]] |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=October 3, 2018}}</ref> In September 2018, [[Don Smart]] was the team's first player signing, which was announced on October 24.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.madisonprosoccer.com/news_article/show/953133 |title=Special Message from Managing Director Peter Wilt |website=madisonprosoccer.com |publisher=Madison Pro Soccer |date=September 25, 2018 |access-date=September 25, 2018 |dead-url=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926015128/https://www.madisonprosoccer.com/news_article/show/953133 |archive-date=September 26, 2018}}</ref>


The team announced, on December 7, 2018, a one-year affiliation agreement with [[Minnesota United FC]] of [[Major League Soccer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://madison.com/sports/soccer/forward-madison-fc-unveils-affiliation-with-mls-minnesota-united/article_6bc9ec92-9228-5e13-ad05-1bf79652dd33.html|title=Forward Madison FC unveils affiliation with MLS' Minnesota United|last=Milewski|first=Todd D.|date=December 7, 2018|website=Wisconsin State Journal|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=December 11, 2018}}</ref>
The club announced, on December 7, 2018, a one-year affiliation agreement with [[Minnesota United FC]] of [[Major League Soccer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://madison.com/sports/soccer/forward-madison-fc-unveils-affiliation-with-mls-minnesota-united/article_6bc9ec92-9228-5e13-ad05-1bf79652dd33.html|title=Forward Madison FC unveils affiliation with MLS' Minnesota United|last=Milewski|first=Todd D.|date=December 7, 2018|website=Wisconsin State Journal|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=December 11, 2018}}</ref>


==Stadium==
==Stadium==

Revision as of 17:54, 11 December 2018

Forward Madison FC
File:Forward Madison FC logo.png
FoundedMay 17, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-05-17)
StadiumBreese Stevens Field
Capacity5,000
OwnerBig Top Events
Managing directorPeter Wilt
CoachDaryl Shore
LeagueUSL League One (III)
Websitehttps://www.forwardmadisonfc.com
Current season

Forward Madison FC is an American professional soccer team based in Madison, Wisconsin. The team was founded in 2018, and will play its inaugural season in 2019, competing in what is expected to be the third division of the US soccer league system, USL League One. The team will play their home matches at Breese Stevens Field.

History

Logo of Madison Pro Soccer prior to the club name being chosen

In January 2018, it was announced that Big Top Events, which owns the Madison Mallards and has operated Breese Stevens Field since 2015, were planning on bring a soccer franchise to Madison which would begin in early 2019.[1] As part of the plan, Big Top Events looked to have $2 million invested into renovating the stadium, pending a contract renegotiation with the City of Madison.[2] Big Top Events wished to have a longer term lease, along with an increase in the number of concerts at the stadium, more employees at the venue, and $1.6 million from the city for facility upgrades.[3]

On May 15, 2018, the Madison City Council approved a new ten-year contract with Big Top Events. As part of the agreement, the city agreed to pay $1.3 million toward facility improvements.[4] This includes an expansion of the stadium for a seating capacity of 5,000.[5] Following this, Madison were officially announced as the fourth founding member of USL League One on May 17, 2018.[6] The professional league, which will be the third-division in the US soccer league system, is scheduled to begin in March 2019.[7][8] Madison became the first team based in the Midwestern United States to join the league, and will become the only current outdoor professional soccer team in Wisconsin.[9] Following the announcement, Peter Wilt was appointed as managing director of the team.[10] Madison is the sixth team Wilt has helped launch, having previously been involved in the formation of teams such as Chicago Fire and Indy Eleven.[11]

In June 2018, Madison Pro Soccer began a "Name Your Club" online voting contest to recommend a name for the team.[12][13] On July 16, it was announced that the final vote was between the names "Forward Madison FC/SC" and "AFC Madison".[14] The team name will be announced in late 2018, with the club having chosen the name which won the online vote.[15] Forward Madison FC was announced as the official name on November 18, 2018.

On September 27, 2018, Daryl Shore was announced as the first head coach of Madison.[16][17] He will also serve as the technical director of the team.[18][19] Shore had previously worked in various roles at Chicago Fire with Peter Wilt, and served as the interim coach of Real Salt Lake in 2017.[20][21] In September 2018, Don Smart was the team's first player signing, which was announced on October 24.[22]

The club announced, on December 7, 2018, a one-year affiliation agreement with Minnesota United FC of Major League Soccer.[23]

Stadium

Breese Stevens Field will host the team's matches.
Further information: Breese Stevens Field

The team will play their matches at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, which will be expanded from a grandstand capacity of 3,740 to 5,000.[24] The stadium, which was built in 1925, is the city's oldest sports park and is owned by the City of Madison and since 2015 has been operated by Big Top Events.[5] The venue has been designated as a city landmark since 1995, and in 2015 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[25] The stadium hosts the Madison 56ers and East High School soccer teams, the Madison Radicals ultimate team, as well as other sport competitions, concerts, and community events.[3]

Players

Current squad

As of December 6, 2018

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF United States USA Jeff Michaud
— MF Panama PAN Josiel Núñez (on loan from Universitario)
— MF Jamaica JAM Don Smart
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF Ecuador ECU Danny Tenorio
— FW Brazil BRA Paulo Jr.

Coaches

Current staff

Coaching staff
United States Daryl Shore Head coach and technical director
Sport management and organization
United States Conor Caloia Chief operating officer
United States Peter Wilt Managing director

Record

Year-by-year

Year Division League Regular season Play-offs
2019 3 USL League One TBD TBD

References

  1. ^ Becker, Abigail (January 19, 2018). "Breese Stevens Field operators take steps to draw minor league soccer franchise to Madison". The Capital Times. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  2. ^ Arthur, Keely (January 24, 2018). "Events company looking to bring minor league soccer to Breese Stevens Field". Channel3000.com. WISC-TV. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Mosiman, Dean; Wroge, Logan (January 25, 2018). "Madison weighs big changes for Breese Stevens Field". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  4. ^ Becker, Abigail (May 8, 2018). "Finance Committee approves 10-year Big Top contract, upgrades at Breese Stevens Field". The Capital Times. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Milewski, Todd D. (May 16, 2018). "In move toward pro soccer launch, City Council approves new contract with Big Top Events". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  6. ^ "Madison Unveiled as Fourth USL Division III Founding Member". USLD3.com. USL League One. May 17, 2018. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 23, 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Milewski, Todd D. (May 18, 2018). "It's official: Madison pro soccer team will join USL Division III league as founding member in 2019". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  8. ^ Becker, Abigail (May 17, 2018). "Breese Stevens Field will be home to Madison pro soccer team in 2019". The Capital Times. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  9. ^ Williams, Marylee (May 18, 2018). "Madison Getting First-Ever Professional Men's Soccer Team". WPR.org. Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  10. ^ Milewski, Todd D. (May 17, 2018). "Big Top hires Peter Wilt to launch pro soccer team at Breese Stevens Field in 2019". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  11. ^ Mahoney, Ridge (May 30, 2018). "Peter Wilt talks about starting up another soccer team in Madison, independent landscape and his days in Chicago and Indianapolis". socceramerica.com. Soccer America. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  12. ^ Michael, Popke (May 31, 2018). "Big time soccer". Isthmus. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  13. ^ Chappell, Robert (June 1, 2018). "Voting Underway to Name Madison's Pro Soccer Team". madison365.com. Madison365. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  14. ^ "Name Your Club Finals". madisonprosoccer.com. Madison Pro Soccer. July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on September 24, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "Coming in September". madisonprosoccer.com. Madison Pro Soccer. August 17, 2018. Archived from the original on September 24, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ "Head Coach Reveal Party". madisonprosoccer.com. Madison Pro Soccer. September 25, 2018. Archived from the original on September 26, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ Lueneburg, Chris (September 27, 2018). "Madison Pro Soccer announces head coach". Channel3000.com. WISC-TV. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  18. ^ Milewski, Todd D. (September 27, 2018). "Daryl Shore named first head coach for Madison Pro Soccer team". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  19. ^ "Daryl Shore Named First Madison Pro Soccer Head Coach". USLD3.com. USL League One. September 27, 2018. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ Kennedy, Paul (September 27, 2018). "USL League One Moves: Shore reunited with Wilt in Madison". socceramerica.com. Soccer America. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  21. ^ "Madison Pro Soccer names first head coach". NBC15.com. WMTV. September 27, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  22. ^ "Special Message from Managing Director Peter Wilt". madisonprosoccer.com. Madison Pro Soccer. September 25, 2018. Archived from the original on September 26, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  23. ^ Milewski, Todd D. (December 7, 2018). "Forward Madison FC unveils affiliation with MLS' Minnesota United". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved December 11, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  24. ^ "Breese Stevens Field". cityofmadison.com. City of Madison Parks Division. Archived from the original on September 24, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  25. ^ Johnson, Allie (December 5, 2014). "Breese Stevens Field gets recognized as a national landmark". Isthmus. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
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