Madison Patriots

Forward Madison FC, known locally in Madison, concluded its 2025 USL League One campaign in 10th place. The club’s overall top scorer was Derek Gebhard, who netted 11 goals in both league and all competitions. Forward Madison also participated in the U.S. Open Cup, advancing to the second round before exiting the tournament. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Forward_Madison_FC_season?utm_source=openai)) Additionally, preparations are underway for a new women’s pre‑professional team to debut in the USL W League and play home matches at Breese Stevens Field in 2026, under the ownership of Big Top Events. ([badgerherald.com](https://badgerherald.com/sports/womens-soccer/2025/09/13/madison-to-welcome-usl-w-league-team-in-2026/?utm_source=openai))