Madison (WKOW) Forward Madison FC normally would've started their 2020 season by now. Instead the gates of Breese Stevens Field remain locked as it will be at least another month until the Flamingos can start their season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We committed to the fans to play a full season," said Conor Caloia, the Chief Operating Officer for Forward. "We think that even if we start as late as August we can get a full USL season in."

Most of the players on the team are in quarantine here in Madison. The players do workouts on their own to stay in shape. Some of the players have even been interacting with fans through online workouts on the team's Facebook page.

"It's hard not going to the locker room everyday and being around the guys," said team captain Connor Tobin. "I think it's probably similar to what a lot of people are feeling. Whether you play soccer or not. It's about being around other people."

Forward Madison picked up a ton of fan momentum in their inaugural season last year. The team averaged over four thousand fans per home game. The team's front office estimates roughly 25-30 percent of fan revenue will be lost this season due to the schedule changes and some matches not being able to be rescheduled.

"We have to do our best to manage the situation moving forward," said Caloia. "We are confident that when things do resume, our fans will be back and ready to go."

The USL currently is suspended through May 11, 2020.

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