October 3, 2024 – United Soccer League One (USL1)
Forward Madison FC News Release
SETTING THE SCENE
Forward Madison FC is set for a pivotal clash on the road against Charlotte Independence at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC, this Friday, October 4th. With the season nearing its close and the ‘Mingos holding onto second place right above Charlotte Independence in third, every point counts in the race to be one of the top four teams to lock in a playoff match on their home turf. A win here would be crucial in building momentum and strengthening the team’s position as they push through the final stretch of the regular season. Kickoff is at 6:30 pm CT. Be sure to tune in or join us at the Forward Club to support the boys in pink and blue! Doors open at 5:30pm, and entry is through Gate 5 at Breese Stevens Field.
THIS SEASON AGAINST CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE
In their 2024 season matchups against Charlotte Independence, Forward Madison FC faced both challenges and key victories. Most recently, Forward Madison defeated Charlotte Independence 2-1 in the USL Jägermeister Cup Semi Final. In the regular season, Forward Madison FC and Charlotte Independence have clashed twice. The first meeting on April 29th ended in a 0-0 draw, while Charlotte secured a 2-0 victory in the second matchup on September 23rd. This upcoming match is crucial as both teams are competing near the top of the standings, with Forward Madison currently sitting in 2nd place and Charlotte Independence closely trailing in 3rd in USL League standings.
‘MINGOS LAST MATCH RECAP
The match kicked off on Tuesday evening with Forward Madison FC taking on One Knoxville SC in a high-stakes battle to secure a playoff spot. From the start, both had chances to take the lead, but Forward Madison managed to break the deadlock in the 40th minute. Juan Galindrez found the back of the net with a well-placed left-footed shot into the top left corner, off a rebound from John Murphy’s original shot on goal. This goal gave Madison the advantage going into halftime, with their defense holding firm against Knoxville’s offensive efforts.
As the second half began, One Knoxville responded with renewed energy. In the 51st minute, Frank Ross equalized with a powerful right-footed strike from outside the box, assisted by Kempes Tekiela. This brought the score to 1-1, and Knoxville gained momentum, applying more pressure in search of a go-ahead goal. Forward Madison remained resilient, continuing to create chances…