June 25, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Forward Madison FC News Release
Following a dramatic comeback win in the Henny Derby against the USL League One’s top-ranked Richmond Kickers on Thursday night, Forward Madison will return to action this Sunday when they travel to North Carolina to face the Charlotte Independence. This upcoming match will kick off at 5:00 pm CT at American Legion Memorial Stadium. The last time these clubs met, earlier this season, the Flamingos fell at home 1-2, even though Nazeem Bartman had a strong showing, as he tallied a late goal to give Madison a chance.
As mentioned above, Forward Madison enters Sunday’s match after a 2-1 win against the Kickers on Thursday. Jeremiah Streng and Matheus Cassini scored goals within 2 minutes of each other to secure the victory for the Flamingos. FMFC will finish off their two-game road trip on Tuesday when they battle Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC on July 5th.
Coaches and USL League One 2022 Records
Charlotte Independence (4-6-2)
Head Coach: Mike Jeffries
Forward Madison FC (4-3-5)
Head Coach: Matt Glaeser
Key Players to Watch:
Forward Madison
Abdou Mbacke-Thiam: One of the quiet leaders of the Forward Madison attack all season has been Abdou Mbacke-Thiam. The striker leads the team in shots with 13, and five of those shots were on goal, which ties for the second-most on the team. Mbacke-Thiam has been a force on the field recently and will continue to be an important part of FMFC’s push going forward. Expect the 30-year-old to continue to be relied upon to carry a bulk of the workload offensively for the ‘Mingos.
Phil Breno: Phil Breno’s performances this season have in part dictated the Flamingos momentum in each match. The 6’2” goalkeeper has recorded a number of stellar performances protecting the goal and in those matches the whole team’s confidence grew as a result of Breno’s strong performance. If Breno can play impressively just as he did at home against Greenville (saving 16 of 18 shots), expect the Flamingos to come away with the win over Charlotte.
Christian Dean: In his first match in the pink and blue, Christian Dean started and played 71 crucial minutes against Tormenta. The California native had an impressive showing in his debut, recording two tackles, a clearance and two interceptions. Expect Dean to see his role supporting the Flamingos’ backline increase as the season progresses.
Key Match Up
FMFC Strikers vs Charlotte Backline/Goalkeepers:
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