MADISON, WI — Forward Madison FC has signed 31-year-old center back Connor Tobin, who becomes the club’s first-ever defender. Tobin, who made the Best XI of the North American Soccer League in 2017, is a seasoned veteran of the American lower divisions, having developed a reputation as a fan-favorite at Minnesota United and North Carolina FC.
Head Coach Daryl Shore said Tobin will play a key role in leading Madison’s back line.
“Connor is a player who has a vast amount of experience in the USL and we are ecstatic that he is joining our team,” Shore said. “Connor is a major addition to our roster, which we expect to compete for the League One championship this year.”
According to Tobin, the fan-friendly, start-up atmosphere at Forward Madison reminds him of the early days of Minnesota United before it gained expansion to Major League Soccer. Forward Madison currently has an affiliation agreement with Minnesota.
“I was attracted to Madison because I wanted to be a part of something that had that organic feeling again,” Tobin said. “I think the club’s already laid a great foundation, and I hope to play my part in creating something that’s fan-centric, that’s really unique, that’s different, that connects an entire community.”
For Tobin, who has been playing soccer professionally since 2009, signing for Forward Madison also represents his chance to win a championship, which has eluded him for his entire career thus far.
“I’m getting on the later side of my career now, and I’ve started to realize I won’t have many more of these chances,” Tobin said. “My expectation is to win a championship. For me, that’s the only thing that matters.”
Connor’s signing will be confirmed pending league and federation approval. Follow Connor on Twitter and Instagram at @TurboTobin13. Get tickets to see Connor in Forward Madison FC's inaugural season at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/forwardmadisonfc/tickets.
MADISON, WI — Forward Madison FC has signed 31-year-old center back Connor Tobin, who becomes the club’s first-ever defender. Tobin, who made the Best XI of the North American Soccer League in 2017, is a seasoned veteran of the American lower divisions, having developed a reputation as a fan-favorite at Minnesota United and North Carolina FC.
Head Coach Daryl Shore said Tobin will play a key role in leading Madison’s back line.
“Connor is a player who has a vast amount of experience in the USL and we are ecstatic that he is joining our team,” Shore said. “Connor is a major addition to our roster, which we expect to compete for the League One championship this year.”
According to Tobin, the fan-friendly, start-up atmosphere at Forward Madison reminds him of the early days of Minnesota United before it gained expansion to Major League Soccer. Forward Madison currently has an affiliation agreement with Minnesota.
“I was attracted to Madison because I wanted to be a part of something that had that organic feeling again,” Tobin said. “I think the club’s already laid a great foundation, and I hope to play my part in creating something that’s fan-centric, that’s really unique, that’s different, that connects an entire community.”
For Tobin, who has been playing soccer professionally since 2009, signing for Forward Madison also represents his chance to win a championship, which has eluded him for his entire career thus far.
“I’m getting on the later side of my career now, and I’ve started to realize I won’t have many more of these chances,” Tobin said. “My expectation is to win a championship. For me, that’s the only thing that matters.”
Connor’s signing will be confirmed pending league and federation approval. Follow Connor on Twitter and Instagram at @TurboTobin13. Get tickets to see Connor in Forward Madison FC’s inaugural season at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/forwardmadisonfc/tickets.
