FORWARD MADISON FC TAKE HOME HARD-EARNED POINT FROM KNOXVILLE
Forward Madison FC draw against undefeated One Knoxville SC in gritty 1-1 match
Lineup Notes
KNX: #3 Haugli (58’ Gøling) , #4 Skelton, #6 Caputo, #10 Tekiela (58’ Diene), #12 Johnson (58’ Kelly-Rosales), #13 Fernandez, #21 Zarakostas, #22 Ritchie, #25 Garibay, #26 Brown, #77 Rosamilia
Subs not used: McLeod, Calixtro, Lemen,
MAD: #1 Schipmann, #2 Chilaka, #3 Viader (61’ Gebhard), #5 Mehl, #6 Murphy Jr., #8 Boyce (82’ Graffin), #16 Crull, #19 Galindrez, #21 Carrera-García, #25 Sousa, #77 Brown
Subs not used: Osmond, Garcia, Binns, Finnerty, Lapsley
Match Action
The Mingos started off strong defensively with a huge save coming from Keeper, Bernd Schipmann, in the 7th minute of play. Shortly after, Forward thwarted back-to-back Knox attacks–first off of a corner and then from a free kick just outside the box. The Flamingos saw several sparks offensively, with one being a screaming chance from Devin Boyce in the 15th minute that went just over the bar. The first half went on evenly matched with each team exchanging chances and defensive stops. The first 45 ended in a scoreless deadlock with Forward Madison edging out Knoxville in possession with 52% and outplaying them in tackles won and passes completed.
In the second half, One Knox was the first to find the scoresheet in the 60th minute with a goal from Rosamilia off of a well-placed cross. However, Forward Madison Defender, Jake Crull, hushed the home crowd with an immediate response in the 61st minute after ripping a howler from outside the box. The remainder of the match went back and forth with both teams fending off chances. Forward Madison stood strong in their defense, and was able to keep One Knox from finding another goal through to the final whistle. This was no easy feat with Knox entering the match red hot as the sole remaining undefeated team in the League and Forward currently struggling with injuries. This result was a testament to the perseverance and resolve of the Mingos as they fight to come back from injuries.
“I’m extremely proud of the grit and determination we showed and especially the response to the goal we conceded,” said Head Coach & Technical Director, Matt Glaeser. “It’s no secret that we are in a difficult period with all of the injuries we are dealing with, but if we continue to show that heart every week, we will have a successful season.”
“Today was a hard game against a good team on a difficult surface, but the team put the work in, played with heart, and fought hard,” said Keeper, Bernd Schipmann. “If we bring this mentality every weekend, we are going to have a lot of success!”
“I’m very proud of our group,” said Defender, Jake Crull. “We went to a tough environment against a good team and gave everything we had and that’s really all you can ask for. Our focus is to keep taking steps in the right direction and that’s what we did tonight. We have a long way to go, but there has been a promising shift in mindset from the group that will win us a lot of games going forward. Brick by brick!”
Goal Summary
1-0 KNX – Rosamilia (59’)
1-1 MAD – Crull (61’)
Disciplinary Summary
Yellow, MAD – Brown (66’)
Yellow, KNX- Brown (81’)
Yellow, KNX- Diene (90+1’)
Next Match
Next up, FMFC is on the road again as they take on Westchester SC and former Mingo, Stephen Payne, at 3pm CST on May 17th. Don’t miss out on the action, watch the full match on ESPN+ here!
About Forward Madison FC: Forward Madison FC is a charter member of USL League One, launched in the Spring of 2019. The Flamingos were a USL League One playoff team in 2019 and 2023, and have made an international name for themselves with a fun-loving, flamboyant brand. More information and registration for the team’s weekly newsletter is available at www.forwardmadisonfc.com. Follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
