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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Better stat of the day: Forward Madison can clinch a playoff spot Wednesday with the following: - Madison win at Chattanooga - Corpus Christi loss or draw at Greenville OR - Madison draw at Chattanooga - Corpus Christi loss at Greenville - AV Alta loss or draw at Portland (tomorrow)

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Absolutely useless Forward Madison stat of the day: Missed this last week, but Maouloune Goumballe's debut last Saturday makes him the second player this season to make his FMFC debut in the 74th minute against Corpus Christi this season, after Hakim Karamoko went on at 74' at home on May 29th.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

>me when I watch a USL1 game and the announcer pronounces "golazo" (for the CBS Sports Golazo Network) as "GOH-leh-zoh"

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

List of @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social seasons averaging at least 0.5 goal contributions per appearance: - Christian Chaney (2024) - 0.533 (30 apps, 12G+4A) - Ryan Carmichael (2026) - 0.519 (27 apps, 12G+2A) - Román Torres (2026) - 0.500 (26 apps, 4G+9A) - Jake Fuderer (2023) - 0.500 (2 apps, 0G+1A)

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The Flock @fwdflock.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Seven goals and one assist across all competitions? There's only one answer. Vote for Ryan Carmichael for USL1 July Player of the Month! www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...

uslleagueone.com

USL League One Player of the Month Nominees – July

Four standouts shone as the campaign entered its second half, which gets your vote?

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 02/08/2026

There's so much to like about Forward Madison right now, but I'm loving the combination of defensive energy and progression Roman Torres and Jackson Castro bring through the pivot. Good example here where the mid-block 5-4-1 tees up Torres to play a through ball...

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Lost in the shuffle of Ryan Carmichael's hat trick (yes, the first ever for Forward Madison) is that Roman Torres has already managed to match the team's record for assists in a season with seven across all competitions.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Through 15 games of USL League One play, @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social has scored 12 set piece goals (1st in USL1) and only conceded 4 (T-7th). Last season, in 30 matches, they scored 4 (last) and conceded 15 (tied last with Westchester) for an abysmal -11 differential.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Fitting that, in a game that Aiden Mesias played and scored against Forward Madison, he is simultaneously knocked out of the all-time top 10 goalscorers list for FMFC with Ryan Carmichael's second-half stoppage free kick.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Kerfalla Toure earns USL1 Player of the Week honors, joining Roman Torres (Week 2) and Claudel N'goubou (Week 13) as Forward Madison PotW winners. Three PotW winners is tied for the most in FMFC history with 2022's squad, which had Phil Breno, Nazeem Bartman, and Mikey Maldonado earn the honors.

uslleagueone.com

USL League One Team of the Week – Week 19/20

Forward Madison FC’s Kerfella Toure wins Player of the Week honors after two-goal outing against Richmond

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

22 to 1 on passes into the opponent's box is absolutely diabolical

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USL Analytics @uslstat.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Forward Madison FC: 4 (3.0 xG) vs Richmond Kickers: 0 (0.22 xG) #MADvRIC | #UpTheGos | #UpTheRoos | #USLLeagueOne | 🤖⚽

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Yes, you can stream #USL-1 live and free on CBS Sports Golazo in one hour as @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social debuts its Centennial Kits, which are tremendous. This year marks the centenary of the opening of home venue Breese Stevens Field. Have a night, @fwdflock.bsky.social.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

3:45 AM flying from Tampa to Detroit vibes

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Torres is the first Forward Madison player to earn USL1 Player of the Week since Christian Chaney in August 2023.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

First season opening win in Forward Madison history! And in the house of the defending champs!

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I wrote a round-up of Forward Madison's preseason, including all the new signings and our results going into our season opener in Knoxville. open.substack.com/pub/meerkatb...

open.substack.com

Forward Madison 2026 Preseason Round-Up

We're back, baby!

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Just before the end of the month, out comes the February 2026 edition of Meer Rants, in which I ask: why did USL let Tormenta wait to withdraw from the league?

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Meer Rants: February 2026 Edition

USL's Tormenta problem, and why this never should have happened.

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Alex Ashton @leagueoneupdater.com · 23/02/2026

The league and club make it official. Now the question becomes: why was this not all sorted out back in the Fall, before a new batch of players signed on a moved to Statesboro?

beyondthe90.substack.com

USL League One: Tormenta Officially Out for 2026

The league and club finally broke their silence and made the announcement.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

@lukermartin.bsky.social @leagueoneupdater.com Someone is posting on Reddit that Tormenta might fold before the season starts. You heard anything that would validate that claim?

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

I am appearing on Bluesky to share a blog post about Forward Madison that I decided to write. Okay bye meerkatbang.substack.com/p/meer-rants...

meerkatbang.substack.com

Meer Rants: January 2026 Edition

Yep, you’ve all driven me to do it. I’ve started a blog.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Jay Tee Kamara jumping at Damià Viader like he's trying to dunk on a 5'9" tall basketball hoop www.reddit.com/r/USL1/comme...

reddit.com

From the USL1 community on Reddit: PORvMAD - Jay Tee Kamara red card 82'

Explore this post and more from the USL1 community

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Ami - BUY MY BOOK 🏳️‍⚧️📚💙 @amithero.bot · 03/10/2025

Everyone SHUT THE FUCK UP Protomen dropped pre-orders for Act III theprotomen.bandcamp.com/album/act-ii...

Protomen Part 3 Album cover - This City Made us

a character stares into the city as in the distance a giant beam of light shoots from the mountains into the cloudy sky.

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The Flock @fwdflock.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Foot Golf with the Flock is now FREE! Register now and join us on Sunday at noon at Vitense Golfland! There will be multiple @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social players in attendance, and prizes including FMFC merchandise and gift cards! The reg cap is now 60 people, but don't wait! Register below! ↓

fwdflock.com

Foot Golf with the Flock (Sunday, September 14) — The Flock

Tickets for the foot golf event at Vitense Golfland on September 14. 60 tickets available. Tickets are free, but must be claimed before the event. Each ticket is good for a spot in a group of four....

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Going through my grandma's computer for files to pass on to my mom (pictures, documents, etc.). For some reason, she had an internet shortcut to the Wikipedia page for Google+. And while I guess it could be because it was a Wikipedia link in general... why Google+?

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Adding to my list of IRL side quests, I covered one of the semifinals of the National Amateur Cup yesterday! And boy howdy was it a humdinger of a match.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Me in 2025 and delayed, canceled, or re-routed flights, name a better combo. Legitimately, well over half my flights this year have fallen into one of those buckets, it's getting really old.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Not-so-positive news regarding former Forward Madison goalkeeper Raiko Arozarena.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

My frustration with Forward Madison is reaching its tipping point. There need to be some changes, whether that's with players, tactics, or attitudes.

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

If One Piece is so good, then why don't they offer it at KFC

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

What in the sam hell is going on in Indianapolis right now

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Some Forward Madison fan said sometime after the season opener loss in Naples, "I hope that by the end of May, Forward won't have lost another game and Omaha will be in last place," and the monkey's paw curled

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USL Analytics @uslstat.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Forward Madison FC: 1 (1.33 xG) vs Portland Hearts of Pine: 1 (0.53 xG) #MADvPOR | #UpTheGos | #heartsofpine | #USLLeagueOne | 🤖⚽

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

If waiting for a bus at Boston Logan International Airport after 1:30 AM when you were never supposed to be there in the first place doesn't sound like a fresh enough hell, then may I suggest that, with a 20+ minute helping of the airport testing its alarm system?

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John Morrissey @usltactics.com · 11/05/2025

guys you gotta see this, there will not be a funnier goal in 2025

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

This happened within 20 miles of where I'm staying this weekend. It's been an eventful morning.

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USL Analytics @uslstat.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Charlotte Independence: 1 (1.01 xG) vs Forward Madison FC: 1 (0.81 xG) #CLTvMAD | #WeAreCLT | #UpTheGos | #USLLeagueOne | 🤖⚽

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Stefan Lukic should be off right now. A horrible studs up tackle from behind on Garrett McLaughlin and he only gets a yellow. Forward Madison now lose our center striker for an extended period and we get nothing for it. #USOpenCup #USOC

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

@fotmob.com FYI, all your games for the second round of the U.S. Open Cup have the home and away teams switched www.fotmob.com/leagues/9441...

fotmob.com

Open Cup matches and results 2025

Open Cup results 2025 and upcoming fixtures

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Forward Madison FC @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Not April Fooling! Forward Madison FC have signed proven playmaker, Damià Viader, for the 2025 Season! 🇪🇸 🤩 ⭐ 2022-24 Sacramento Republic FC 🦉 2021 Union Omaha 📰 Check out all of Damià's career highlights here: www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2025/04...

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g+ GameFlow @gameflow.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

g+ GameFlow: USL League One Regular Season Richmond Kickers v Forward Madison FC on March 29, 2025. #RICvMAD ⚽️🤖

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

me when I perform a time-wasting masterclass

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

The funniest part of this clip is how completely unnecessary the backheel was. Like, he could've just passed it back to Michaud with a regular right-footed pass and it would've accomplished exactly the same thing

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The Flock @fwdflock.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Our second round U.S. Open Cup match is A WEEK FROM TODAY! We're taking on FC Tulsa in our first ever home match against a USL Championship club, and we need you to show out! Don't miss this opportunity to catch what could be our first ever home cupset!

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Mitchell Meerman @meerkatbang.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Second round U.S. Open Cup matchups have been drawn. Forward Madison FC (@forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social) will host USL Championship side FC Tulsa (@fctulsa.bsky.social) on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30 PM at Breese Stevens Field.

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