2019 - Inaugural Season for Forward Madison FC in USL - League One Logo Breese Stevens Field Streetview Location City of Madison stats via Wikipedia A fierce flamingo: The making of Forward Madison F.C.'s team identity If there are questions, post them here. I believe that there are enough Madison area people around that can answer. A 'catch-all' thread for Madison's team. Exciting times!
I don't know. I understand the logic behind Forward Madison and the logo, but, it doesn't generate excitement to me. I will drive up from Chicago to watch a match or two, but, I am very underwhelmed with the Forward Madison identity of the team. Pink flamingoes, really? I am thankful that the Chicago MLS team is not known as the Chicago Rhythm , but the pink flamingoes really seems like an inside joke rather than a team logo that will not stand the test of time. Chicago Fire, yes, pink flamingoes, not really. I am not from Madison, so the naming of the team might be spot on. As a big fan of Peter Wilt, I really hope that the team will be successful.
Madison partners with Minnesota United Per the one-year partnership, Madison will have the ability to receive several players on loan from Minnesota United. The agreement also allows for shared scouting networks and technical resources between the two clubs, opportunities for closed-door scrimmages, and a possible exhibition match pending the release of the 2019 MLS schedule.
Madison is unveiling their uniforms this weekend. Just announced a summer friendly against Querétaro of Liga MX.
If you had gone to UW in the late 70s, the logo and logic would be crystal clear. It is a brilliant play on Madison and UW history:
Plus, you know, identities are intended to excite locals who actually are supposed to embrace a club and not just randos from out of town.
Home opener for Madison this Saturday night AND the forecast is for 1-3 inches of snow. Nevermind that it was about 80 this past weekend.
Update: The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Saturday for southern Wisconsin, running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the Madison area. Widespread snow totals of 5 to 7 inches are expected, with a very narrow band of higher amounts possible, accompanied by winds gusting as high as 35 miles per hour, meaning “travel could be very difficult,” the Weather Service said. Article
3800 ish for this past Saturday's game as well. I think Wilt has the perfect recipe for success in Madison; *A central stadium a LOT of the city/near-in suburbs can get to without driving-and one perfectly sized for this league. *A revitalized core of restaurants/bars nearby. Tons of options within walking distance. *Forward Madison has done a great job of getting buy in from local area youth clubs, and has made it really easy for them to have "club nights" as fundraisers. *At the same time, they recognize that relying solely on families is a poor strategy, and have also embraced supporter culture. *The season compliments UW sports instead of competing with them.
Plus, Peter recognizes that ticket sales don't just happen to you, you make them happen. They don't sit back and wait for people to show up