Night Mares and Wausau Ignite Split Doubleheader

July 8, 2026 - Wausau, WI - The Madison Night Mares (22-2) earned a split of Tuesday night's doubleheader against the Wausau Ignite (11-12) at Athletic Park. Game 1 The Ignite jumped in front early with a five-run first inning. Taylor Liebelt (Illinois State University) opened the scoring on a fielder's choice before Marley Teasley (University of Washington) crossed on another fielder's choice to make it 2-0. Viola Smith (Eastern Illinois University) followed with a two-run double, and Gracie Konkol (Univer... Full Story

Hilary Blomberg Homers as Madison Night Mares Defeat La Crosse Steam

July 6, 2026 - La Crosse, WI - The Madison Night Mares (21-1) rallied from an early deficit to defeat the La Crosse Steam (10-13) on Monday night. The Steam struck first in the opening inning when Trinity Gregg (University of Jamestown) lined an RBI double to give La Crosse a 1-0 lead. Madison answered in the top of the third, taking advantage of a Steam error that allowed two runs to score and put the Night Mares in front, 2-1. The Night Mares added to their lead in the fourth inning when Ahmari Braden ... Full Story

Match Preview: MAD v OMA 7.11

July 6, 2026 - SETTING THE SCENE After extending its unbeaten streak to five matches after a draw to Peoria City at home, Forward Madison FC returns to Breese Stevens Field for a Prinx Tires Cup matchup against USL1 foe Union Omaha. Last Saturday's matchup saw the 'Mingos sub on an entirely new lineup at the half, allowing a group of trialists to showcase their skill in front of an excited home crowd. Back at Breese for its second Saturday in a row, Forward Madison will look to strike early and limit Union ... Full Story

Lexi Godwin Departs Madison Night Mares for New Coaching Opportunity

July 6, 2026 - The Madison Night Mares are excited to announce that Kara Hammock has been promoted to Night Mares coach, effective immediately. Lexi Godwin has accepted a role with the University of Pittsburgh's softball program and will no longer be available to coach the rest of the 2026 season in Madison. She exits the role with the most wins by a Head Coach in Northwoods League Softball history with 57, the all-time high for a single season win total with 37, a career winning percentage of .877, the 202... Full Story

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• Yaucher Homers as Madison Mallards Defeat Wisconsin Rapids Rafters - Madison Mallards (Northwoods) July 3
• Night Mares Blow out Minot Honeybees in Series Opener - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 3
• Mallards Blow out Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Behind Nine-Run Sixth - Madison Mallards (Northwoods) July 2
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• Forward Madison FC (USL1)
• LOVB Madison (LOVB)
• Madison * (GSL)
• Madison Capitols (USHL)
• Madison Mallards (Northwoods)
• Madison Night Mares (NWLS)

Other cities near Madison, Wisconsin with alternative or minor league teams:

• Beloit, Wisconsin
• Rockford, Illinois
• Janesville, Wisconsin
• Oshkosh, Wisconsin
• Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
• Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

July 10	Northwoods	Madison at Richmond	6:35 p.m.
July 10	NWLS	La Crosse at Madison	7:05 p.m.
July 9	NWLS	Madison at La Crosse	7:35 p.m.
July 7	NWLS	Madison 8 at Wausau 12	Final (7)
July 7	NWLS	Madison 15 at Wausau 8	Final (7)
July 6	NWLS	Madison 6 at La Crosse 1	Final (7)
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• Velocity suffer second home loss of season, fall 1-0 to Forward Madison - USL1 Spokane Spokesman-Review (July 2)
• Spokane Velocity game tonight - USL1 KXLY (July 2)
• Madison completes sweep of Grand Forks Spitfires 14-3 - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 28)
• Madison jumps out to early lead to knock off Grand Forks Spitfires - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 27)
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