May 16, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Forward Madison FC News Release
Saturday, May 21st, 2022; 7:00 p.m. CT
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Location: Breese Stevens Field
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Forward Madison will host Charlotte Independence on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. CT. The match will take place at Breese Stevens Field where FMFC will also be welcoming the Green Bay Packers’ running back AJ Dillion for photos with fans from 6 p.m. up until the match kick off! This will be the first ever battle between the club’s, as Charlotte Independence has played in the USL Championship League up until this season.
The match will be an important one as the Flamingos sit at 9th in the standings, while Charlotte holds the 3rd best record in the league. FMFC is coming off a 2-0 loss to the Greenville Triumph on May 13th. Eric Leonard provided a boost and was awarded Mingo of the Match honors for his stellar defensive efforts to keep the Flamingos in the game. Looking ahead, Forward Madison will travel to Fresno, California to take on Central Valley Fuego FC on May 28th, 2022.
Charlotte Independence is entering Saturday’s match following a match with Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC this Wednesday. After their game in Madison, Charlotte will head to South Carolina to take on the Greenville Triumph on June 4th.
Coaches and USL League One 2022 Records
Foward Madison FC (1-2-3)
Head Coach: Matt Glaeser
Charlotte Independence (3-1-2)
Head Coach: Mike Jeffries
Key Players to Watch:
Forward Madison
Jeremiah Streng: The Finnish striker has seen an uptick in minutes recently and has started the last three games for the Flamingos. Streng has been a force on the offensive end, registering six shots in the last four games. FMFC will need to get production from Streng if they want to be able to topple Charlotte on Saturday.
Mikey Maldonado: Maldonado has been impressive on the defensive end all season, ranking fourth on the team in clearances (8), third in blocks (3),…