Tag: Forward Madison

Madison's Quirky Love for Flamingos

By Lucy Baird on Jun. 17, 2026

On the first day of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's fall semester in 1979, Bascom Hill was the site of the largest known migration of plastic flamingos in recorded history. As students and staff traipsed the steep hill in the lingering summer heat, they were stunned at the sight of over 1,000…

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Gameday Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Forward Madison Soccer

By Ashley Pettay on May. 11, 2026

Forward is kind of our thing in Madison. It’s the name of an iconic Capitol Square statue. It’s the mindset of our community's progressive ideals and it’s the name of our legendary football (soccer, if you prefer) club. Going to a Forward Madison FC game is about way more than football. It’s…

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