After three straight games sans defeat, Forward Madison FC is ready to keep climbing the USL League One table. This week, though, the Flamingos travel to South Georgia Tormenta FC, which has won four of its five home games and conceded just one goal at Erik Russell Park. When the match kicks off this Saturday (7 p.m. CT; ESPN+), FMFC will have to be completely ready, and so will you. Here are three things to look out for:
After three straight games sans defeat, Forward Madison FC is ready to keep climbing the USL League One table. This week, though, the Flamingos travel to South Georgia Tormenta FC, which has won four of its five home games and conceded just one goal at Erik Russell Park. When the match kicks off this Saturday (7 p.m. CT; ESPN+), FMFC will have to be completely ready, and so will you. Here are three things to look out for:
South Georgia Tormenta FC (the light blue dots in this average position map) has conceded only seven goals in its first 12 USL League One matches, which easily leads the league. To do so, the Tormenta have relied on a formation which prioritizes cautious play. Not only does South Georgia place two holding midfielders in front of the defensive line, but it also bucks a league trend by keeping its one of its fullbacks – left back Jerry Saint-Vil – further back at most times, thus creating a slightly assymetrical formation.
On the other hand, right back Conner Antley, who was recently named the USL League One Midseason Defender of the Year, has much more room to get forward and join the attack. That means whoever is patrolling FMFC's left side – likely Christian Díaz or Carl Schneider – will have to mark Antley well on defense and take advantage of the space he leaves open on the other end.
South Georgia Tormenta FC (the light blue dots in this average position map) has conceded only seven goals in its first 12 USL League One matches, which easily leads the league. To do so, the Tormenta have relied on a formation which prioritizes cautious play. Not only does South Georgia place two holding midfielders in front of the defensive line, but it also bucks a league trend by keeping its one of its fullbacks – left back Jerry Saint-Vil – further back at most times, thus creating a slightly assymetrical formation.
On the other hand, right back Conner Antley, who was recently named the USL League One Midseason Defender of the Year, has much more room to get forward and join the attack. That means whoever is patrolling FMFC’s left side – likely Christian Díaz or Carl Schneider – will have to mark Antley well on defense and take advantage of the space he leaves open on the other end.
In their last game (a 1-0 win against the Richmond Kickers), the Tormenta launched six shots from outside of the box, although none hit the target. South Georgia was far less active from inside the area, where it only got off one shot, eventually winning the game on a penalty kick. FMFC's goalkeeper will have to remain vigilant to avoid being caught off guard by hits from distance, and likewise, the Flamingo defense will have to be ready to jump on those moments, which could provide the impetus for counter-attacks.
In their last game (a 1-0 win against the Richmond Kickers), the Tormenta launched six shots from outside of the box, although none hit the target. South Georgia was far less active from inside the area, where it only got off one shot, eventually winning the game on a penalty kick. FMFC’s goalkeeper will have to remain vigilant to avoid being caught off guard by hits from distance, and likewise, the Flamingo defense will have to be ready to jump on those moments, which could provide the impetus for counter-attacks.
South Georgia's goalkeeper, the Chilean Pablo Jara, has quietly built a case as one of the leading shot-stoppers across the American lower leagues. Jara tops USL League One with eight clean sheets, and made a memorable leaping save to deny J.C. Banks in South Georgia's visit to Breese Stevens Field in May. Jara played for Colo-Colo B in his hometown of Santiago as a teenager, but joined the Tormenta in their final USL League Two campaign last year.
South Georgia’s goalkeeper, the Chilean Pablo Jara, has quietly built a case as one of the leading shot-stoppers across the American lower leagues. Jara tops USL League One with eight clean sheets, and made a memorable leaping save to deny J.C. Banks in South Georgia’s visit to Breese Stevens Field in May. Jara played for Colo-Colo B in his hometown of Santiago as a teenager, but joined the Tormenta in their final USL League Two campaign last year.
Forward Madison FC’s inaugural season is here! The team will play its next home game on July 13 vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Get tickets to see Forward Madison’s inaugural season at:https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/tickets.
Forward Madison FC’s inaugural season is here! The team will play its next home game on July 13 vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Get tickets to see Forward Madison’s inaugural season at:https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/tickets.
