June 27, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Forward Madison FC News Release
Forward Madison will conclude their two-game road trip on Tuesday, July 5th when they take on USL League One Newcomer, Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC. The match will kick off at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colorado at 8:00 pm CT.
The Flamingos head into Tuesday’s match following a 6-2 loss to Charlotte Independence. Jeremiah Streng and Rojay Smith both had strong performances in that match as they each tallied a goal against the Charlotte goalkeeper. Eric Leonard earned USL League One Team of the Week honors thanks to a dominant match against the Richmond Kickers earlier in the week. Next up on the schedule, FMFC will host a match against South Georgia Tormenta FC on July 16th at 7:00 pm.
Northern Colorado Hailstorm enters the match after a 1-2 loss at the hands of Greenville on July 25th. After they take on FMFC, the Hailstorm will hit the road for a game against FC Tucson on July 9th.
Coaches and USL League One 2022 Records
Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC (3-4-4)
Head Coach: Éamon Zayed
Forward Madison FC (4-4-5)
Head Coach: Matt Glaeser
Key Players to Watch:
Forward Madison
Cyrus Rad: Cyrus Rad has solidified himself as one of the more aggressive defenders on FMFC’s backline. In Forward Madison’s most recent match against Richmond, Rad crossed the ball perfectly into the box, leading to a Matheus Cassini game-winning goal in the 82′. The 22-year-old currently sits second on the squad in assists and has seen his workload increased as the season has progressed, so expect the defender to continue to play a key role offensively.
Matheus Cassini: The Brazilian native has easily been one of the best players for the Flamingos recently. After a slow start offensively, Cassini has quickly risen to the top of the squad’s statistical leaders. The 26-year-old has the third most shots on the team (14), the fifth most shots on goal (4), and is tied for the second most goals (3). Expect Cassini to be relied upon by coach Matt Glaeser to create quality chances against Northern Colorado.
Rojay Smith: Rojay Smith enters Tuesday’s match following one of his best performances of the season against Charlotte. In the match, Smith started and played the full match, contributing an impressive goal in the 64′ assisted by Eric Leonard. The Jamaican native has been aggressive on the wing and will need to continue to be effective to help the Flamingos defeat the Hailstorm.
Key Match Up
FMFC Backline…