Forward Madison FC has acquired forward Nico Brown on loan from Lexington SC for the 2025 USL League One season, the club announced Tuesday.
Prior to his move to the Flamingos, Brown played a pivotal role for Lexington SC during their inaugural 2023 season and stayed for 2024, scoring 12 goals in his 62 matches played for the club.
“Nico is a player we’ve been following for the last few years and we are very happy to add him to our 2025 roster,” head coach and technical director Matt Glaeser said in a statement. “He fits the characteristics we like in attacking players with his dangerous one-v-one ability, proven goal-scoring and chance-creation qualities, and really strong mentality and character. Nico is hungry to come in and help us accomplish our goals this season and we look forward to having him.”
Before his time with Lexington SC, Brown spent his 2022 season with USL League One side Greenville Triumph SC where he scored three goals in 20 matches.
“I’m excited to play in front of the fans in Madison,” said Brown. “I’m blessed to be joining a quality side that is always competitive. I know you’ll get bright moments and performances from me as I give 100% towards the team’s collective goals.”
Born in Atlanta and raised in Baltimore, Brown joined Loyola University of Maryland in the 2016 season. While with the Greyhounds, Brown played in 62 games, scoring nine goals and assisting on another five. Brown earned several honors while with the team, including All-Patriot League second team in 2018 and All-Patriot League third team in 2019.
After graduating from Loyola, Brown went on to sign for National Independent Soccer Association team Maryland Bobcats FC for the 2021 season. While with the Bobcats, Brown played over 600 minutes in 10 games with the club and contributed one goal, which he scored in the NISA Legends Cup.
The loan, which is pending league and federation approval, comes as Lexington SC has moved from the third-division
