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Forward Madison Re-Signs Breakout Star Jiro Barriga Toyama

January 14, 2021 - Forward Madison has re-signed left back Jiro Barriga Toyama, the first member of the club's inaugural roster to commit for 2021. Barriga Toyama, who initially joined the Flamingos in 2019, enjoyed a breakout season last year, becoming a key fixture in the team's lineup. According to Barriga Toyama, who grew up in Japan, Madison has become a staple of his life. "I'm very comfortable with Madison," he said. "The front office, the coaching staff, the fans - everybody's been very welcoming. It feels like a second home." ... Full Story

Madison Public Library, Forward Madison Surprise 12-Year-Old Author

January 11, 2021 - MADISON, WI - Madison Public Library recently added a new book to its shelves written by a local 12-year-old. The book, Hat Trick, is about a young man who moves to a new place and joins a soccer team. Its author, Tikeh Tazeh, is also a big soccer fan and, while soccer practices and games were on hold due to the pandemic, he decided to pursue his other passion of writing. The book quickly became a family affair, with Tikeh's older brother Kiehmi helping to edit it, and his mother, Yvonne, helping get the word out. "Tikeh ... Full Story

Forward Madison Celebrates Birth of Club Cow

January 7, 2021 - Forward Madison FC welcomed a new member to its team this week in the form of a newborn dairy calf, the first daughter of current FMFC cow (and informal mascot) Lionela Bessi. The yet-to-be-named calf, which was born Tuesday and weighs just over 70 pounds, hopes to join her mother at Forward games when gatherings are safe again. In the meantime, Forward Madison's fans will have the opportunity to submit names for the baby cow starting Thursday morning on the team's website. The top name submissions will be selected for a ... Full Story

Gustavo Fernandes, Forward Madison's 'Swiss Army Knife,' Back for 2021

December 4, 2020 - Forward Madison FC has re-signed 22-year-old defender Gustavo Fernandes for the 2021 season, the club announced Friday. Fernandes, a rookie in 2020, often served as the Flamingos' "Swiss Army Knife," filling in at an array of different positions as needed. "Anytime the coaches needed me to go somewhere, I would do it, no questions asked," Fernandes said. 'It was an amazing first year, regardless of everything going on. I wouldn't have traded it for anything." Fernandes played in 11 of 16 games for Forward Madison in 20... Full Story

• Forward Madison Re-Signs Breakout Star Jiro Barriga Toyama - January 14, 2021
  
• Madison Public Library, Forward Madison Surprise 12-Year-Old Author - January 11, 2021
  
• Forward Madison Celebrates Birth of Club Cow - January 7, 2021
  
• Gustavo Fernandes, Forward Madison's 'Swiss Army Knife,' Back for 2021 - December 4, 2020
  
• Forward Madison Names Carl Craig as New Head Coach - December 1, 2020
  
• Forward Madison Re-Signs Top Scorer Michael Vang - November 28, 2020
  
• Forward Madison Brings Back Promising Striker Fuson - November 27, 2020
  
• Forward Madison Makes Josiah Trimmingham First Player of 2021 - November 25, 2020
  
• VIDEO: 2020 USL League One Young Player of the Year - Chris Brady, Forward Madison FC - November 12, 2020
  
• VIDEO: 2020 USL League One Young Player of the Year - Chris Brady, Forward Madison FC - November 12, 2020
  
• Chris Brady Wins League One Young Player of the Year Award - November 12, 2020
  
• Michael Vang Named 2020 Forward Madison MVP - November 5, 2020
  
• Connor Tobin Named to All-League Second Team - November 4, 2020
  
• Forward Madison FC Announces Leadership Change - October 26, 2020
  
• Forward Madison Leaves It Late for Exhilarating Comeback Win in Season Finale - October 24, 2020
  
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• Gustavo Fernandes re-signs with Forward Madison FC for 2021 - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (December 4)
• New Forward Madison FC coach Carl Craig brings a colorful background and a community vision - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (December 1)
• Michael Vang re-signs with Forward Madison FC after team MVP debut season - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (November 28)
• Used primarily as a substitute in 2020, Noah Fuson will return for 2nd season with Forward Madison FC - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (November 28)
• Forward Madison FC re-signs defender Josiah Trimmingham - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (November 25)
• Forward Madison goalkeeper Chris Brady gets postseason award from USL League One - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (November 13)
• Forward Madison goalkeeper Chris Brady gets postseason award from USL League One - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (November 12)
• Forward Madison's Connor Tobin earns second-team recognition from USL League One - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (November 4)
• Forward Madison FC, coach Daryl Shore part ways after seventh-place finish - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (October 26)
• 2 goals in final 10 minutes give Forward Madison FC season-closing victory - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (October 25)
• Controversial late penalty kick delivers first home loss of 2020 to Forward Madison FC - USL1 Wisconsin State Journal (October 22)
• Red Wolves draw in home finale; construction to ramp up around CHI Memorial Stadium - USL1 Chattanooga Times & Free Press (October 18)
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