Lots of grit, just one goal

So this is what a win feels like! Head coach Matt Glaeser and workhorse midfielder Aiden Mesias join host Rob Chappell in the Forward Club after Forward Madison's first win since March.

Rob and Ethan break down not one but two 2-1 Forward Madison losses -- one to a really good team, and one to Westchester. We examine manager Matt Glaeser's attempts to spark some life into the team by rotating the lineup and shifting the formation, as well as the few bright spots -- namely, Lucca Dourado and getting buys back from injury. Then, Rob talks to Bernie Witzack, the designer of this year's Pride kit. And in stoppage time: your chance to play at Breese Stevens, and some great games to watch this weekend. Follow the show on BlueSky & Instagram @talkinflockFollow Rob on BlueSky & Instagram @robchappell365Follow Ethan on Twitter @scarfboiiFollow bernie & zuzu @bernieandzuzu on Instagram and ⁠⁠https://bernieandzuzu.com⁠⁠.Subscribe to the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠talkinflock.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for game-day updates, breaking news and more.

Matt Glaeser joins us in the Forward Club after a third consecutive loss, more passionate than I think we've ever seen.

We'll have a big fat double ep later in the week breaking down both the Spokane and Westchester matches. In the meantime, Rob talked to artist Brooklyn Doby, the designer of the Juneteenth prematch top the boys will wear during warmups tomorrow. Plus, Union Omaha mashed the panic button!Follow the show on BlueSky & Instagram @talkinflockFollow Rob on BlueSky & Instagram @robchappell365Follow Ethan on Twitter @scarfboiiFollow Brooklyn Doby on Instagram @b.denae_artistry, on Facebook at B.Denae Artistry, and her website www.bdenaeartistry.com.Subscribe to the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠talkinflock.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ for game-day updates, breaking news and more.

One thing you can say about the loss to Union Omaha: at least it wasn't a draw. Rob and Ethan break down the lineup changes, the bright spots (there were more than you'd expect, actually) and shortcomings and wonder what was in Matt Glaeser's head when he said Omaha is one of the better teams in the league. Then, Spokane Soccer Show host and producer Benji Wade joins Rob to preview this weekend's match and nerd out over Superleague, pro/rel and what USL has to do to ensure the new premier division succeeds.Follow the show on BlueSky & Instagram @talkinflockFollow Rob on BlueSky & Instagram @robchappell365Follow Ethan on Twitter @scarfboiiSubscribe to the newsletter at ⁠⁠talkinflock.substack.com⁠⁠ for game-day updates, breaking news and more.

Matt Glaeser, Lucca Dourado & Jacob Crull join Rob & Ethan in the Forward Club after a disappointing loss to Union Omaha, and seem frustratingly okay with it. Full breakdown coming later this week.

This week on Talkin’ Flock, Rob Chappell and Ethan Maurice break down another frustrating Forward Madison performance and do that podcaster thing where we describe each of the 28 things the Mingos could have done to prevent conceding that goal. Plus, we have big youth soccer news and recaps of a few wild upsets in the second round of the Jagermeister Cup.ALSO! Rob talks with midfielder Jackson Dietrich on growing up in the German academy system, what went down in NoCo and what he hopes to accomplish here.Follow the show on BlueSky & Instagram @talkinflockFollow Rob on BlueSky & Instagram @robchappell365Follow Ethan on Twitter @scarfboiiSubscribe to the newsletter at ⁠talkinflock.substack.com⁠ for game-day updates, breaking news and more.📺 Saturday’s match vs Omaha is live on the Golazo Network (Paramount+ app, no subscription required).

Good news: the Mingos haven't conceded more than one goal in a game since week one. Bad news: they also haven't scored more than one since week two. On the pod today, Rob and Ethan talk through the .... moderately entertaining draw with Portland and look ahead to Chattanooga and Omaha. Then we get to know new Mingo loanee Lucca Dourado. And in stoppage time, more soccer at Breese on Sunday and baseball all week long.Follow the show @talkinflock on BlueSky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on BlueSky and InstagramFollow Ethan @scarfboii on TwitterSubscribe to the newsletter at ⁠talkinflock.substack.com⁠.

There are good draws and bad draws and this one was pretty good. Mingos still should have taken all three points, but at least this one was more fun to watch than the last.On the podcast this week, Rob and Ethan talk through that match, along with some news from the club regarding a new player and a new development program for girls, as well as expansion news from the league. New Forward Madison FC Academy U17 and U19 head coach Patrick Nyarko then joins to introduce himself and his coaching philosophy to Madison. And in stoppage time, a big win for Journalism and a big competition coming to the US next month.Follow the show @talkinflock on BlueSky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on BlueSky and InstagramFollow Ethan @scarfboii on TwitterSubscribe to the newsletter at talkinflock.substack.com.

Hosts: Rob Chappell and Ethan MauriceGuest: Angel G, founding member of Westchester SC supporters group "914 Infantry"This week on Talkin’ Flock, Rob is joined by guest cohost, longtime Flock member and Mingo superfan Ethan Maurice to break down a frustratingly slow-burn draw against One Knoxville — with one glorious rocket from Jake Crull providing the lone highlight. They discuss:The launch of Forward Madison’s Academy and the impressive coaching staff already assembledNew AAPI Heritage goalkeeper kits and the cultural impact of representationTactical takeaways from a match defined by defensive discipline and missed opportunitiesWhat’s working — and what’s still missing — from Forward Madison’s midfield and attackLater in the episode, Rob chats with Angel G, co-founder of Westchester SC's 914 Infantry supporters group, about building supporter culture from scratch, the club’s connection to the community, and what to expect in this weekend’s matchup in New York.And in stoppage time, two recommendations: one sporty and one nerdy.Follow the show @talkinflock on BlueSky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on BlueSky and InstagramFollow Ethan @scarfboii on Twitter Subscribe to the newsletter at TalkinFlock.Substack.com