August 22, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Forward Madison FC News Release
Forward Madison FC has returned home for a USL League One match against North Carolina FC this Wednesday. The 100th match in Forward Madison history will kick off at Breese Stevens Field at 7:00 pm CT! Last time the Flamingos took on North Carolina FC, the club suffered a close 2-1 loss on the road.
Forward Madison enters Wednesday’s match following a crucial 3-1 win over the Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC. Jeremiah Streng had a dominant performance against the Hailstorm as he recorded a brace and earned ‘Mingos of the Match Honors. Derek Gebhard also had a stellar match, scoring his first goal of the season. Looking ahead, the Flamingos will head to Nebraska to conclude their regular season series against Union Omaha.
North Carolina FC travels to Madison to take on FMFC after they lost a 4-1 match to Union Omaha on Saturday. Next up for NCFC, they’ll head home to face off against FC Tucson on Saturday, August 27th.
Coaches and USL League One 2022 Records
Forward Madison FC (7-5-9)
Head Coach: Matt Glaeser
North Carolina FC (6-9-8)
Head Coach: John Bradford
Key Players to Watch:
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Jeremiah Streng: Streng is coming off his best game of the season, as he scored two crucial goals to help Forward Madison take the lead and leave Northern Colorado with three points. Thanks to his stellar performance against the Hailstorm, the Finnish forward has solidified himself as one of the best strikers on the club, as he leads the team in shots (32), shots on target (15), goals (6), and free kick goals (1). Expect Streng to continue to make his presence felt throughout the match on the offensive side of the pitch.
Matheus Cassini: After missing the last three games, the Brazilian midfielder made an immediate impact upon his return. Against Northern Colorado, Cassini recorded an assist and played plenty of beautiful crosses to help get the Forward Madison attack going. The 26-year-old has created 22 chances this season and figures to play a key role creating offense going forward. Expect Cassini to continue to be relied upon to create chances against North Carolina FC.
Mitch Osmond: Osmond has been dominant all year and he’s been one of the best on the Flamingos’ backline. The Australian native leads the club in tackles won (26), while he ranks second on the club in clearances (49), blocks (13), and interceptions (29). Expect Osmond to continue to be a force on the backline.
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