MATCH PREVIEW: FORWARD MADISON FC VS. CENTRAL VALLEY FUEGO FC
SNAPSHOT: #MADvCV
- Friday, March 29, 2024
- 9:00pm CT kickoff
- Fresno State Soccer Stadium – Fresno, California
FOLLOW LIVE
- FMFC Watch Party presented by White Claw
- Streaming Video: ESPN+
- In-game updates: @ForwardMSNFC
- Stats: MADvCV Match Center at uslleagueone.com
USL LEAGUE ONE RECORDS
MAD: 0-0-2
CV: 1-1-0
SETTING THE SCENE:
Forward Madison FC finishes their three-game road stretch in California on Friday, March 29th against Central Valley Fuego FC. Forward finished with their second draw of the season, while Fuego was handed their first loss on the season against Union Omaha. The match is set to kick off at 9pm CT.
HISTORY VS. CENTRAL VALLEY
FMFC and Triumph have faced each other six times since 2022, and the ‘Mingos are 1-3-2. Last season, Forward Madison scored six total goals in the three matchups against Central Valley, three coming off the foot of Fresno native, Christian Chaney.
The last time these two teams played, Forward Madison came back late in the game to finish with a 4-4 draw. However, Madison has yet to win on the road against Fuego and will look to break the streak this weekend.
‘MINGOS LAST MATCH RECAP
On Saturday, Forward Madison finished scoreless on the road against Greenville Triumph SC, with a final score of 0-0.
Goalkeeper, Bernd Schipmann saved a Greenville penalty kick in the first half to give his team another point on the season. Offensively, the ‘Mingos had very few opportunities on goal, with only five shots the entire game and one on target.
KEYS TO THE MATCH PRESENTED BY THE BURISH GROUP AT UBS
Despite little attacking presence last week, look for Forward Madison to come hungry and dominate in the final third against Central Valley. Striker, Christian Chaney will be playing in front of his hometown, and records have shown his success against Fuego, especially on the road.
That being said, Forward’s defense will play a large part in giving its offense momentum. Look for another strong performance from Bernd Schipmann in the net and young defender, Michael Chilaka, to continue stepping up and holding strong in the backline.
NEXT MATCH
The Flamingos will play in the second round of the US Open Cup on Wednesday, April 3rd against MLS Next Pro squad, Chicago Fire II. Catch the game on USLsoccer.com/watch or head to the Forward Club for the FMFC Watch Party. Doors open at 6pm CT with kickoff at 7pm, and beverages will be available to purchase. RSVP here.
