Forward Madison FC Unveils 2023 Preseason Schedule
January 26, 2023 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
Forward Madison FC News Release
MADISON, WI: Forward Madison has released its 2023 preseason schedule, complete with four games against quality opposition. FMFC players will return to Madison on February 7th to start the 2023 campaign. The 'Mingos will kick off the preseason with a trip to Minnesota to take on the Minnesota United MLS Next Pro (MNUFC2) squad on February 17th. MNUFC2 finished just outside the MLS Next Pro playoffs last season, after concluding the season with a record of 9-5-10.
On February 24th, Forward Madison will travel to Illinois to face off against the Chicago Fire MLS Next Pro squad, Chicago Fire II. Last season, the Chicago Fire II finished right behind MNUFC2, with a record of 8-5-11.
The 'Mingos will play their final road preseason match on March 3rd against USL Championship squad, Indy Eleven. Indy finished 9th in the Eastern Conference of USL Championship last season.
Forward Madison's final preseason match will take place on March 11th against DePaul University. The match will take place at Breese Stevens Field and will be open to Season Ticket Holders only.
"The 2023 preseason schedule allows our squad to develop chemistry and get important match minutes ahead of the USL League One season," Head Coach Matt Glaeser said.
Coach Glaeser is entering his second season at Forward Madison, looking to lead the squad to the USL League One playoffs. FMFC returns key players Mitch Osmond, Derek Gebhard, Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu and Nazeem Bartman while adding newcomers Stephen Payne, Timmy Mehl, Jacob Crull, Christian Chaney, Aiden Mesias, Jayden Onen, and Mauro Chichero.
All preseason matches will be closed to the public except for the match against DePaul University on March 11th, which is a Season Ticket Holder exclusive. Stay tuned to Forward Madison FC's social media accounts for preseason match updates.
United Soccer League One Stories from January 26, 2023
- Callum Johnson Signed - One Knoxville SC
- Chattanooga Red Wolves Announce the Signing of Mayele Malango - Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
- One Knoxville SC Signs Gabriel Claudio - One Knoxville SC
- Triumph Adds Devin Boyce to 2023 Roster - Greenville Triumph SC
- Forward Madison FC Unveils 2023 Preseason Schedule - Forward Madison FC
- Conor Doyle Returns for Third Season with Union Omaha - Union Omaha
- Shot Stopping Will Palmquist Returns for His Second Season Between the Pipes in RVA - Richmond Kickers
- Tormenta FC Signs Brazilian Midfielder Pedro Fonseca - South Georgia Tormenta FC
- Veteran Don Smart Signs with Lexington Sporting Club - Lexington Sporting Club
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
