608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)

From the Forward Club, which was much quieter than usual, we are joined by Matt Glaeser, John Murphy Jr and Derek Gebhard to talk about the big win over Spokane and the upcoming gauntlet.

Today we have a few observations on the Jagermeister Cup semifinal win, a chat with club COO Conor Caloia about USL1 expansion, the status of USL Milwaukee and lots more, and a look ahead at the most important matches in the stretch run.

All of our talk trying to decide what's been the Biggest Game in Club History is put to rest, as it is now clear, that title belongs to our September 28 match at Northern Colorado, the FINAL of the Jagermeister Cup! Tonight we heard from the Head Coach Matt Glaeser, midfielder Jimmie Villalobos and center back and goal scorer Mitch Osmond.

Today, we have some concerning news out of Colorado, two great results, and a look ahead at The Biggest Match in Club History(tm), our second-ever semifinal!

Rob attended his first English Premier League match yesterday as the Whites of Fulham hosted Leicester City at Craven Cottage. He then stayed up late to watch Forward Madison take on Lexington. Here are a few reflections on both — including a take on Cichero and his red card — recorded on his phone in a small flat in Southwark, London.

Rob is flying solo today, Dan Carlin style, with some news out of Lexington and some more news out of Knoxville. Then, some thoughts on the win that was, the goal that wasn't, and where we sit in the league and the Cup. Speaking of the Cup, we finally have clarity on how the semifinal matchups and locations will be determined. Plus, the final match weekend presents a simply wild possibility. M...

Tonight, the Mingos won 1-0 but the referees called it 0-0. Join us as we hear from Matt Glaeser, Jacob Crull and Bernd Schipmann in the Forward Club after the match.

Big win for the Mingos! Joining us in the Forward Club after the match were gaffer Matt Glaeser and tonight's two goal scorers, Garrett McLaughlin and Devin Boyce.

Dr David Magness, better known as FlorMingos, joins the show today to (briefly) touch on the loss to NoCo and then dig into the fantastic finish in the 2-2 draw at Omaha, where he was among a handful of away fans. Then, Tom Franklin (Soccer Zombie on YouTube) joins to talk about his tour of USL matches, the two Madison matches he's attended this year, how he ranks the experiences, soccer in St...

After the 1-0 loss to NoCo, we hear from head coach Matt Glaeser and captain Mitch Osmond.

Rob & Coach Alex break down the Mingos' 1-0 Cup win over Lexington and 2-1 league victory over Central Valley Fuego. Plus, a preview of upcoming XTT events and a recommended binge to get you Olympic-ready. Follow Alex: @XTT_608 Follow Rob: @robchappell365 Follow the show: @TalkinFlock

Matt Glaeser, Christian Chaney and Devin Boyce join us in the Forward Club for another happy postgame chat following Forward Madison's 2-1 win over Central Valley Fuego.

Forward Madison is back on top of the Central Group in the Jagermeister Cup thanks to a clean sheet from Bernd Schipmann and a game-winning goal from Wolfgang Prentice. We talked to both of them after the match, along with head coach Matt Glaeser.

Saturday's match got postponed, but we're still on! USL headquarters held a midseason media call, and we have a few updates on the new TV deals, expansion, future editions of the Jagermeister Cup and USL in Milwaukee. Then, we sit down with Coach of the Year -- er, Month -- Matt Glaeser for a midseason check-in. NOTE: After I recorded the bit about the USL press call, I heard from the FMFC...

Alex is away with coaching duties this week, so Rob welcomes Henny Derby cofounder and Walking 90 cohost Kyle Carr to talk through a tough week for the Mingos: a 2-0 loss to Knoxville in the Jagermeister Cup and a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Richmond Kickers. Then, Forward Madison assistant coach & youth program director Aaron Hohlbein joins to talk about Forward Futures as well as his soccer jo...

It's a quick one today, as Rob jumps in to give his initial reaction to the loss in Knoxville, get you up to date on the other Cup matches over the weekend (and Cup standings), and briefly preview the Henny Derby. LINKS: Madison's Kyle Carr on Golazo Network Richmond's Eliot Barr on Golazo Network

The news that USL League One's second all-time leading scorer has joined Forward Madison broke just before we hit the record button, so Rob and Alex give their first reactions to that massive news. Then, we talk through last week's two matches, and we chat with Tim Howerton of Ranting Blue Penguin Media as the leage reaches the halfway point of the season. == Follow the show: @TalkinFlock...

Following that gritty, thrilling 2-0 win over Union Omaha, we get a quick instant reaction from Rob and hear from head coach Matt Glaeser and captain Mitch Osmond. Full episode coming next week!

Rob talked to Matt Glaeser, Bernd Schipmann and Devin Boyce after the 0-0 draw Saturday, and also gives his own instant reaction.

The Mingos got their SIXTH straight win over the weekend on a goal for the ages from Juan Galindrez. Today on the show, we break down the roster, the gameplan and Chattanooga's response, and we consider the place of that wonder strike in the pantheon of great Flamingo Finishes. Then, USL League One On the Rocks host Rich Flemings joins from Statesboro to help preview our next two matches. Fina...

It's a good time to be a Mingo! This week, Alex and Rob break down all four (!!) of Forward Madison's goals in the historic win over Lexington, along with a pretty steallar midfield performance. Then Rob sits down with Aiden Mesias to talk through his last two tallies, London food recommendations and lots more. Pledge to the Prideraiser: https://www.prideraiser.org/campaigns/the-flock-the-...

Following that convincing 4-1 home win over Lexington SC, we talk to head coach Matt Glaeser; John Murphy. Jr, who scored the fourth goal in stoppage time to seal it; and Christian Chaney, who earned a brace in the first 20 minutes.

The Mingos have matched their longest winning streak ever with four straight victories. They haven't conceded a goal in over 200 minutes. What's a podcaster to do with nothing to complain about? Still, we find a way. Alex is out coaching this week, so Rob opens the virtual mailbag. He also talks to here-there-and-everywhere midfielder Devin Boyce. Pledge to the Prideraiser: https://www.pri...

You want goals? We've got goals. This week, Rob and Alex break down that dominant win over Spokane, including some analysis of the defensive game plan, the buildup and finishes on the three goals, and the excellent performances from Bernd Schipmann and Christian Chaney especially. Then, assistant coach John Pascarella joins to talk team cohesion, tactical periodization, chaos theory, USL/MLS t...

This week, Rob & Alex go over that impressive Jagermeister Cup win, break down those two amazing goals and Chaney's impressive day, and nitpick over substitution decistions. Then, Benji Wade from the Spokane Soccer Show joins us to talk through the thrills of a first season, learning a new league and what to expect in our first-ever clash with the Velocity this Sunday. Correction: Rob miss...