It's a full house this week as the guys sit down to chat with returning guest Keith Tiemeyer, FMFC's Director of Soccer Operations and Development. We discuss fashion at the Polar Plunge, how community events galvanize the club with fans and the city, Paul Mullin's wondergoal vs Aldershot Town, and what a player's boot colorway says about their personality.
FMFC owner and COO Conor Caloia joins us for a spirited chat about all things 2023. We discuss FMFC's offseason dealings, new USL1 clubs, and wealthy owners' use of public money to fund stadiums. Also: Conor and Vern join the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics, the rumored ESPN+ deal, and 2023 stadium improvements.
The guys sit down with Rob Chappell, the co-host of FMFC podcast Talkin' Flock and Executive Editor of local non-profit news outlet Madison365. We discuss Rob's history as a journalist, our favorite Sean Connery b-movies, and our hopes for the new boys and the season ahead.
The gang's all here for an retrospective of FMFC assistant coach John Pascarella's career as a player, coach, author, and intellectual. We discuss how a chance meeting led to coaching and then playing in Peru, the best pasta sauce surnames, and playing for the first LA Galaxy team in 1996.
FMFC's Director of Digital Content, Evan Warwick, joins a still hung over Andrew and Grant just back from the ISC conference in Albuquerque. Topics include FMFC's preseason slate, the additions of Onen, Mesias, and Cichero, and the benefits of ice baths.
Andrew and Grant are joined again by FMFC Head Coach and Technical Director, Matt Glaeser, as they discuss how the squad is coming together, USL x PRO Referees, the psychology of training ground exercises, and ways to make the sport of football/soccer better and more entertaining.
Andrew and Grant sit down with FMFC skipper and sausage roll afficionado Mitch Osmond to discuss all things football, Australia, and making Madison his home. Mitch shares his thoughts on the 2022 season, what needs to be different in 2023, and relishing another chance with a clean slate.
The guys sit down with FMFC Head Coach and Technical Director, Matt Glaeser, to talk all things Forward Madison and beyond. Matt shares his thoughts on the new signings, last week's player combine, and scouting via Instagram. Grant's uncle's pet crow is discussed, Andrew secretly wants to befriend an orca, and our top music picks of 2022 are unveiled.
Kyle analyzes the USL1 signing day announcements from FMFC, which drew ire from Fresno fans and Omaha fans for different reasons. A signla of intent? Time will tell.
