The guys sit down with Fresno, CA, native and new FMFC striker Christian Chaney, discussing growing up with dual heritage, chasing the USL1 golden boot, leaving Fresno for Madison, and carpe-ing that diem. Formerly playing in Mexico, Malta, Armenia, CC9 brings a wealth of experience and a voracious appetite for scoring to a club long overdue for a prolific striker. Chaney is a big personality, someone who loves his family, and takes great pride in his background and culture — and his level of confidence ahead of this new campaign is infectious. The vibes are most certainly good at the moment, which is crucial being that we’re just a little over two weeks away from kicking things off down in Omaha.
Andrew, Grant, and Mitch sit down with new boys Aiden Mesias and Mauro Cichero to discuss how they're settling in to Madison, growing up with footballer fathers, the importance of family, and the deliciousness of Filipino food. Mauro shares about his comeback from ACL injuries, not once but twice, and Aiden's choice of favourite film may surprise you. This is the first time we've chatted with Aiden, who looked quite good in the CF97II scrimmage last Friday. The game was a closely-contested affair in the first half, opened up by a group of trialists in the later part of the game, one specific trialist especially impressing this publication's staff. Time will tell if he's given a contract, but let's just say he's got family ties to Madison and in my estimation would be an easy fan-favorite.
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 massive FMFC fan and Chicago Fire defender Eric Leonard to discuss *that* World Cup Final, Eric's move to CF97, and the mathematics of counting appearances. Eric signs a blood oath he'll return to the pink and blue someday, and it's sealed with a light roasting. Happy Holidays, y'all.
