May 23, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Forward Madison FC News Release
Forward Madison is set to travel to Fresno, California to take on Central Valley Fuego FC on Saturday, May 28th, 2022. The match will kick off at 9:30 pm CT at Chukchansi Park. In the first meeting between these clubs this season, Jesus Partida scored the lone goal in the 54th minute to give Fuego the win at Breese Stevens Field on April 30th.
Forward Madison enters Saturday’s match following a close 2-1 loss to Charlotte Independence on May 21st. Nazeem Bartman had an impressive showing Saturday, as he scored a curling shot from the edge of the box to bring the Flamingos back into the game. Next up on the schedule, after the Fuego match, the Flamingos will welcome FC Tucson to Breese for a match on June 4th at 7:00 pm.
Before taking on FMFC, Central Valley Fuego FC battled against South Georgia Tormenta FC and dominantly won 4-0. Fuego will stay at home after their match with the Flamingos as they will welcome the Chattanooga Red Wolves for a match on June 11th.
Coaches and USL League One 2022 Records
Central Valley Fuego FC (3-1-3)
Head Coach: Martín Vásquez
Foward Madison FC (1-3-3)
Head Coach: Matt Glaeser
Key Players to Watch:
Forward Madison
Mitch Osmond: The Australian native has been one of the most solid defenders for FMFC so far this season. Osmond leads the team in interceptions (12) and blocks (5) while he’s playing the most minutes of any defender (540). Expect another big game from the 28-year-old defender.
Rojay Smith: Smith has dominated the wing, sneaking past defenders and helping create quality chances for the FMFC forwards in the last few games. The Jamaican native will need to continue to pass the ball accurately (84.7%) and push the offense on counter attacks to help the Flamingos produce offensively and avenge their previous loss to Fuego.
Phil Breno: The 26-year-old was on track to record a clean sheet in FMFC’s first match against Fuego before Breno got caught…