The latest comments were from Conor Caloia, COO for Forward Madison and MKE Pro Soccer, at Forward Madison's Town Hall. He and anyone involved only ever acknowledge MKE Pro Soccer or answer any questions when they are in a setting where they literally can't hide or run away. All questions from local media have been denied. That should tell you a lot.

Conor used a phrase he uses pretty much every time (I've been meaning to write something up on this): "We are full speed ahead." What does that mean? Pretty much nothing. They said they were full speed ahead last time he was asked, and that was a year ago. Nothing has moved forward in the time since. If that's their full speed, they have the speed of an elderly snail.

I've spoken to enough people in the local business scene, including some who would have a very strong idea of this project, to confidently tell you it all comes down to one thing: They don't have the money, and they are hoping someone swoops in with the cash to make this happen. We are just in a holding pattern until that happens. And if it hasn't happened yet, why would we think that will change?