Forward Madison FC has signed goalkeeper Tenzing Manske to his first professional contract, pending league and federation approval. The 21-year-old Santa Fe, New Mexico native comes to Madison after a collegiate career at Georgetown University.
Manske joined the Hoyas in 2022 and became a key contributor in goal. In 2023, he started all five of his appearances, posting a 1.20 goals-against average, a .727 save percentage, four wins and three shutouts. His 2024 season was more expansive, starting 17 matches and recording eight solo shutouts while combining for 11 total — third best in the nation in shutout percentage. He finished with a .774 save percentage and a .71 goals-against average over 1,527 minutes. Manske was part of the Georgetown squad that won the 2024 Big East Conference Championship and earned United Soccer Coaches Second Team All-East Region, Third Team All-Big East and Big East All-Tournament Team honors.
Prior to college, the 6-foot-1 keeper was a three-year starter at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Minnesota and competed internationally, including at the Capelli Sport+ Cup in Denmark.
Most recently, Manske appeared in two matches for Vermont Green FC during the 2025 USL League Two season, with the club going on to win the league championship.
Forward Madison opens its 2026 USL League One season on the road in Knoxville next month. The club’s home opener is scheduled for May 16 against Detroit City FC at Breese Stevens Field.
