This Tuesday, we hopped on Facebook to give away a Forward Madison FC prize pack. The condition of entry? Tell us something you love about Madison. Your responses blew us away, and we've picked some of our favorite replies:
"I love Madison's diverse outdoor activities and events! Looking forward to adding Forward Madison games to that list!" – Katie H.
"I love Madison's variety! People, things to do, and more!" – Chris S.
"My favorite things about Madison are Bucky Badger, boating on the lakes and that we now have a soccer team!!!" – Carmen S.B.
"The Badgers and now a pro soccer team!" – Audrey P.
"I love that there's always fun food, drink, and events in Madison!" -Mallory M.
"The city's positive, forward thinking, energy. There is always something to do and it's the BEST place to raise a family!" – Craig H.
"There’s always something fun to do, from sports to arts to entertainment, you’ll never be bored in Madison!!! ❤️" – Aly S.
"I love that Madison finally has a soccer team. #ForwardMadison" -Trevor D.
"I love that the Plastic Pink Flamingo is our official bird!" – Kaitlyn W.
"I was on a quest to find the inaugural scarf two weeks ago in Madison. It culminated with me speaking to many excited people about THEIR new club. I love that locals immediately talked about the new club as if it were their own." -Marsha P.
"The Terrace is one of my favorite places in the world! Love to spend summer days there." -Alex T.
"I love that there is so much to do in Madison. Now we can add pro soccer to the list!" -Brock S.
"All the awesome outdoor adventures! Up the ‘Go’s!" -Hannah L.
"Every culture is recognized and embraced. The people are warm and welcoming, and there is never the complaint of “there’s nothing to do” especially with soccer on the way." -Scott C.
"I like Madison because it's a very diverse town and how the community comes together. The support for the Pro Soccer team is a good example." -Leo R.
"I love the diversity and cultures present in Madison. I appreciate there is always something to do in this great city for whatever mood I’m in." -PJ Y.
"I love Madison because it is so diverse and including. Everyone is welcome here, and it makes it a great place to raise a family of soccer playing / loving / watching kids." -Gina A.R.
"I love Madison because there's always something to do, and I never have to look very far to find something that I'll enjoy!" -Hannah B.
"I love how hard Madison has been working to woo me lately! You want a new concert venue? Here ya go! Oh, you want a soccer team too? We're on it! The city is growing into even more of a cultural hub and I can't get enough!" -Mitch C.
"I loved growing up here and that I now get to raise my children here also!" -Tricia C.
"I love the lakes, the bike paths, the people, the everything!!!" -Shane D.
"Madison is beautifully unique, family friendly, full of night on the town options, as well as, day time places to explore…" -Jessica E.
"Babcock Ice Cream, Ha Long Bay, Biergarten at Olbrich Park, the sunrise and sunset viewed at Olbrich Park, our beloved lakes, the Terrace, the south facing view from my 9th floor office, CESC and their willingness to start a U18 girls team last year :)" -Karyn G.
"I moved here with my sons(not being a city person)and for sure our thoughts have changed- great people, scenery, sporting events, live music and a great place!!!" -Jason K.
"People willing to help others and close knit community here is amazing!! People love sports here and now we got soccer team that all die hard futbol fans can say the team is from Madison my hometown and wear the kit, shirt, scarf with pride!!!" -Tenzin K.K.
"I love everything about summers! Boating, beer on restaurant patios, outdoor concerts, farmer's market, the zoo, the biking and jogging trails around lakes, the arboretum, Memorial Union, the view from the top of Bascom Hill, Madison's outdoor parks, and a leisurely stroll up State Street — especially if it includes a stop at Chocolate Shoppe ice cream — to see Wisconsin's awesome capitol building. Can't wait to see some professional soccer at Breese Stevens Field!!" -Katy K.F.
"I love the culture of Madison. It is one that nurtures farmer’s markets, local artists, the blending of international and local/rural WI, and sports." -Kate Y.
"I love that we’re going to have a new pro soccer team to support right here in town!!!! Can’t wait for games to start!" -William S.
"I moved here from NC, so I love the Madison summers, cheese curds from Old Fashioned, and the variety of beer!" -Abadeer B.
"What I love about Madison is that my son, daughter in-law and first grandchild just moved there this past weekend, and as a long time soccer supporter, I will now get to see my new favorite team AND my son's family every time we visit!" -Mark S.
"I love the food, the beer, and the people!! Wouldn't wanna live anywhere else" -Katie M.
"love the people and everything about Madison. There is always something to do no matter the season. Now having a pro soccer team makes the city even better" -Timothy Z.
"Madison has a place that helped my special needs child nine years ago come out of his shell and he has had a very special friend that is like a brother to him that lives there." -Lois S.
"Madison is an amazing and active city; bike trails, farmers market, the UW, and more! We take a lot of pride in where we live and we'll take a lot of pride in our new FC!" -Allison B.
"I love everything about Madison the history behind the city and all the historic buildings as well as the people and the sports teams." -Joshua S.
"Love the Capitol and downtown area. It’s a fairly large city but still has a small town feel. It’s definitely Home!" -Liz B.
"Born and raised in Madison and love it and now we have our own team couldn’t want anything else" -Christian G.
"I moved here 6 years ago. I love that I met and married my wife here and that it never ceases to turn up fun adventures for us to enjoy." -Ian M.P.
"The variety that is Madison – food, activities, people, culture." -Jeynae T.S.
"I love the ice-cream at the memorial union and the fact that now we have a pro-soccer team." -Marcio S.
"I just moved to Madison from Charlotte, NC and I absolutely LOVE the Dane County Farmers' Market and the high voter turnout in this city! I also love that my new city now has pro soccer! #ForwardForMadison" -Elizabeth C.
"I love everything about Madison so far. After having just moved out here a few years ago, I am finding that Madison is the melting pot I crave to be in." -Elizabeth A.R.
"The thing I like best about Madison is the amazing diversity. The people, food, music, and seasons have it all!" -Jeff C.
"I love everything about Madison. I’ve lived a lot of places in the past 10 years, but this is the one that made me feel at home immediately." -Kortney B.
"I love that there is such a huge soccer environment in Madison, it creates so many opportunities for adults and children!" -Erin T.
"Nothing better than to finally have a professional soccer team to support here in Madison! I love the sense of community here in Madison, especially in and around the isthmus and university. I have a feeling this club will receive loads of support!" -Kade Z.
"I love the history, and the history to be made with a new club." -Bailey S.
"I love the beer, the proximity to the Dells, Camp Randall, and that your soccer team's badge features my favorite bird" -Pete D.
"The people here are amazing! There is always something going on. Great food, card games (euchre), and the Lakes." -Ali M.
Want something new to love about Madison? We're here for you, starting in spring 2019: https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/tickets
This Tuesday, we hopped on Facebook to give away a Forward Madison FC prize pack. The condition of entry? Tell us something you love about Madison. Your responses blew us away, and we’ve picked some of our favorite replies:
“I love Madison’s diverse outdoor activities and events! Looking forward to adding Forward Madison games to that list!” – Katie H.
“I love Madison’s variety! People, things to do, and more!” – Chris S.
“My favorite things about Madison are Bucky Badger, boating on the lakes and that we now have a soccer team!!!” – Carmen S.B.
“The Badgers and now a pro soccer team!” – Audrey P.
“I love that there’s always fun food, drink, and events in Madison!” -Mallory M.
“The city’s positive, forward thinking, energy. There is always something to do and it’s the BEST place to raise a family!” – Craig H.
“There’s always something fun to do, from sports to arts to entertainment, you’ll never be bored in Madison!!! â¤ï¸” – Aly S.
“I love that Madison finally has a soccer team. #ForwardMadison” -Trevor D.
“I love that the Plastic Pink Flamingo is our official bird!” – Kaitlyn W.
“I was on a quest to find the inaugural scarf two weeks ago in Madison. It culminated with me speaking to many excited people about THEIR new club. I love that locals immediately talked about the new club as if it were their own.” -Marsha P.
“The Terrace is one of my favorite places in the world! Love to spend summer days there.” -Alex T.
“I love that there is so much to do in Madison. Now we can add pro soccer to the list!” -Brock S.
“All the awesome outdoor adventures! Up the ‘Go’s!” -Hannah L.
“Every culture is recognized and embraced. The people are warm and welcoming, and there is never the complaint of “there’s nothing to do” especially with soccer on the way.” -Scott C.
“I like Madison because it’s a very diverse town and how the community comes together. The support for the Pro Soccer team is a good example.” -Leo R.
“I love the diversity and cultures present in Madison. I appreciate there is always something to do in this great city for whatever mood I’m in.” -PJ Y.
“I love Madison because it is so diverse and including. Everyone is welcome here, and it makes it a great place to raise a family of soccer playing / loving / watching kids.” -Gina A.R.
“I love Madison because there’s always something to do, and I never have to look very far to find something that I’ll enjoy!” -Hannah B.
“I love how hard Madison has been working to woo me lately! You want a new concert venue? Here ya go! Oh, you want a soccer team too? We’re on it! The city is growing into even more of a cultural hub and I can’t get enough!” -Mitch C.
“I loved growing up here and that I now get to raise my children here also!” -Tricia C.
“I love the lakes, the bike paths, the people, the everything!!!” -Shane D.
“Madison is beautifully unique, family friendly, full of night on the town options, as well as, day time places to explore…” -Jessica E.
“Babcock Ice Cream, Ha Long Bay, Biergarten at Olbrich Park, the sunrise and sunset viewed at Olbrich Park, our beloved lakes, the Terrace, the south facing view from my 9th floor office, CESC and their willingness to start a U18 girls team last year :)” -Karyn G.
“I moved here with my sons(not being a city person)and for sure our thoughts have changed- great people, scenery, sporting events, live music and a great place!!!” -Jason K.
“People willing to help others and close knit community here is amazing!! People love sports here and now we got soccer team that all die hard futbol fans can say the team is from Madison my hometown and wear the kit, shirt, scarf with pride!!!” -Tenzin K.K.
“I love everything about summers! Boating, beer on restaurant patios, outdoor concerts, farmer’s market, the zoo, the biking and jogging trails around lakes, the arboretum, Memorial Union, the view from the top of Bascom Hill, Madison’s outdoor parks, and a leisurely stroll up State Street — especially if it includes a stop at Chocolate Shoppe ice cream — to see Wisconsin’s awesome capitol building. Can’t wait to see some professional soccer at Breese Stevens Field!!” -Katy K.F.
“I love the culture of Madison. It is one that nurtures farmer’s markets, local artists, the blending of international and local/rural WI, and sports.” -Kate Y.
“I love that we’re going to have a new pro soccer team to support right here in town!!!! Can’t wait for games to start!” -William S.
“I moved here from NC, so I love the Madison summers, cheese curds from Old Fashioned, and the variety of beer!” -Abadeer B.
“What I love about Madison is that my son, daughter in-law and first grandchild just moved there this past weekend, and as a long time soccer supporter, I will now get to see my new favorite team AND my son’s family every time we visit!” -Mark S.
“I love the food, the beer, and the people!! Wouldn’t wanna live anywhere else” -Katie M.
“love the people and everything about Madison. There is always something to do no matter the season. Now having a pro soccer team makes the city even better” -Timothy Z.
“Madison has a place that helped my special needs child nine years ago come out of his shell and he has had a very special friend that is like a brother to him that lives there.” -Lois S.
“Madison is an amazing and active city; bike trails, farmers market, the UW, and more! We take a lot of pride in where we live and we’ll take a lot of pride in our new FC!” -Allison B.
“I love everything about Madison the history behind the city and all the historic buildings as well as the people and the sports teams.” -Joshua S.
“Love the Capitol and downtown area. It’s a fairly large city but still has a small town feel. It’s definitely Home!” -Liz B.
“Born and raised in Madison and love it and now we have our own team couldn’t want anything else” -Christian G.
“I moved here 6 years ago. I love that I met and married my wife here and that it never ceases to turn up fun adventures for us to enjoy.” -Ian M.P.
“The variety that is Madison – food, activities, people, culture.” -Jeynae T.S.
“I love the ice-cream at the memorial union and the fact that now we have a pro-soccer team.” -Marcio S.
“I just moved to Madison from Charlotte, NC and I absolutely LOVE the Dane County Farmers’ Market and the high voter turnout in this city! I also love that my new city now has pro soccer! #ForwardForMadison” -Elizabeth C.
“I love everything about Madison so far. After having just moved out here a few years ago, I am finding that Madison is the melting pot I crave to be in.” -Elizabeth A.R.
“The thing I like best about Madison is the amazing diversity. The people, food, music, and seasons have it all!” -Jeff C.
“I love everything about Madison. I’ve lived a lot of places in the past 10 years, but this is the one that made me feel at home immediately.” -Kortney B.
“I love that there is such a huge soccer environment in Madison, it creates so many opportunities for adults and children!” -Erin T.
“Nothing better than to finally have a professional soccer team to support here in Madison! I love the sense of community here in Madison, especially in and around the isthmus and university. I have a feeling this club will receive loads of support!” -Kade Z.
“I love the history, and the history to be made with a new club.” -Bailey S.
“I love the beer, the proximity to the Dells, Camp Randall, and that your soccer team’s badge features my favorite bird” -Pete D.
“The people here are amazing! There is always something going on. Great food, card games (euchre), and the Lakes.” -Ali M.
Want something new to love about Madison? We’re here for you, starting in spring 2019: https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/tickets
