The Cap is back.
— Forward Madison FC (@ForwardMSNFC) December 4, 2023
Australian-native, Mitch Osmond, returns to lead the Flamingos for his third season with the club after a massive 2023 in which the defender led the team in clearances & blocks on the backline.
Welcome back, Mitchy. #LeagueOneDayOne #FMFC #Mingosinsix pic.twitter.com/47ZulrxsKW
Position: Defender
Date of Birth (Age): March 11, 1994 (29)
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Previous Club: OKC Energy FC (2021)
Transaction: Re-signed
The South African native stays with FMFC for his third consecutive season after contributing 5 goals in '23 and becoming the third highest goal scorer in club history.
— Forward Madison FC (@ForwardMSNFC) December 4, 2023
Welcome back, Zeemo!#LeagueOneDayOne #FMFC #Mingosinsix pic.twitter.com/uzpddY7oqC
Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth (Age): Aug. 13, 1993 (30)
Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa
Nationality: South Africa
Previous Club: Chicago House AC (2021)
Transaction: Re-signed
You know we love a London Boy. Aiden Mesias rejoins FMFC after appearing in 30 games for the Pink & Blue and finishing 2023 with 2 goals, 8 shots, an 88.9% passing accuracy & arguably the best goal celly of the year.
— Forward Madison FC (@ForwardMSNFC) December 4, 2023
Welcome back, Aido!#LeagueOneDayOne #FMFC #Mingosinsix pic.twitter.com/LZiFXJDQTQ
Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth (Age): Oct. 23, 1999 (24)
Hometown: London, England
Nationality: England
Previous Club: SSV Ulm 1846 (2022)
Transaction: Option exercised
Derek Gebhard, Forward’s longest-running Mingo and all-time leading goal scorer, returns for his 4th season in Pink & Blue. The forward recorded 6 goals, 3 assists and a passing accuracy of 86.6% in 2023.
— Forward Madison FC (@ForwardMSNFC) December 4, 2023
Welcome back, Geb!#LeagueOneDayOne #FMFC #Mingosinsix pic.twitter.com/zeasHqUEeB
Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth (Age): Oct. 15, 1995 (28)
Hometown: Blue Hill, Maine
Nationality: United States
Previous Club: Charlotte Independence (2020)
Transaction: Re-signed
28-year-old defender, Timmy Mehl, lands himself back on the Forward squad for his second year in Madison. Mehl had an impressive debut season with FMFC, in which he logged 72 clearances, 10 blocks & 34 interceptions.
— Forward Madison FC (@ForwardMSNFC) December 4, 2023
Welcome back, Timmy! #LeagueOneDayone # FMFC #Mingosinsix pic.twitter.com/jj3Ol0T18o
Position: Defender
Date of Birth (Age): Aug. 31, 1995 (28)
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Nationality: United States
Previous Club: Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (2022)
Transaction: Re-signed
Flipping his way back onto the Mingo’s roster after his dominant first season with FMFC. Christian Chaney became the club's top single-season goal-scorer with 11 in 2023!
— Forward Madison FC (@ForwardMSNFC) December 4, 2023
Welcome back, Chaney!#LeagueOneDayOne #FMFC #Mingosinsix pic.twitter.com/FuwRZKl3Is
Position: Forward
Date of Birth (Age): Sept. 8, 1994 (29)
Hometown: Fresno, Calif.
Nationality: United States
Previous Club: Central Valley Fuego FC (2021)
Transaction: Option exercised
The Monster from Münster makes his return between the sticks for FMFC. In '23, Schipmann recorded 84 saves from 128 shots faced. He clocked 12 clean sheets, the second-most in the league & a single-season club record.
— Forward Madison FC (@ForwardMSNFC) December 4, 2023
Welcome back, Bernd!#LeagueOneDayOne #FMFC #Mingosinsix pic.twitter.com/7GmYKyFW3G
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of Birth (Age): July 5, 1994 (29)
Hometown: Münster, Germany
Nationality: Germany
International (Caps/Goals): Philippines (3/0)
Previous Club: Ratchaburi FC (2022)
Transaction: Option exercised
Austrian defender, Jacob Crull, returns after a note-worthy first season w/ FMFC w/ 2 goals, 1 assist, 88 clearances, 17 blocks & 31 interceptions. He led the league in passes (1,968) & led the club in tackles (65).
— Forward Madison FC (@ForwardMSNFC) December 4, 2023
Welcome back, Jacob!#LeagueOneDayOne #FMFC #Mingosinsix pic.twitter.com/DsCLpwBr4G
Position: Defender
Date of Birth (Age): Oct. 3, 1997 (26)
Hometown: Heiligenkreuz, Austria
Nationality: Austria
Previous Club: FC Tucson (2022)
Transaction: Re-signed