Forward Madison FC has raised the steaks ahead of its 2021 season by giving a name to its new baby cow: Rose Cowbelle. Rose, born January 5 to loving mother Lionela Bessi, was said to be udder-ly delighted with the choice.
The Rose Cowbelle name, which was submitted in a fan contest by Joshua Firestone of Denver, beat out finalist Concacalf in a dairy close vote – 893 votes to 700. Her namesteak, former UW-Madison soccer star Rose Lavelle, helped beef up the U.S. Women’s National Team’s attack during their FIFA World Cup triumph in 2019.
According to Forward Madison COO & Owner Conor Caloia, Rose can help steer the club in a positive direction in 2021.
“It may sound cheesy, but it’s great that Forward Madison can provide some levity after such a difficult year,” Caloia said. “Moo-ving forward, we expect Rosie and Bessi to attend our home games when it is safe to do so again. As a Wisconsin team, we are proud to pay homage to our state’s dairy industry.”
When not at Forward matches, Rose Cowbelle will live year-round at Havens Petting Farm in Blue Mounds, where she will be well taken care of by employees who have devoted their lives to the love of animals.
Forward Madison FC has raised the steaks ahead of its 2021 season by giving a name to its new baby cow: Rose Cowbelle. Rose, born January 5 to loving mother Lionela Bessi, was said to be udder-ly delighted with the choice.
The Rose Cowbelle name, which was submitted in a fan contest by Joshua Firestone of Denver, beat out finalist Concacalf in a dairy close vote – 893 votes to 700. Her namesteak, former UW-Madison soccer star Rose Lavelle, helped beef up the U.S. Women’s National Team’s attack during their FIFA World Cup triumph in 2019.
According to Forward Madison COO & Owner Conor Caloia, Rose can help steer the club in a positive direction in 2021.
“It may sound cheesy, but it’s great that Forward Madison can provide some levity after such a difficult year,” Caloia said. “Moo-ving forward, we expect Rosie and Bessi to attend our home games when it is safe to do so again. As a Wisconsin team, we are proud to pay homage to our state’s dairy industry.”
When not at Forward matches, Rose Cowbelle will live year-round at Havens Petting Farm in Blue Mounds, where she will be well taken care of by employees who have devoted their lives to the love of animals.
