Eight Straight: Forward Madison FC earns 5-2 victory over Chattanooga
Ryan Carmichael tallies a hat trick to help extend unbeaten streak to eight
Lineup Notes
MAD: #1 Harms, #5 Shannon, #6 Kanyane, #7 Bolma (62’ #3 Edwards), #9 R. Carmichael (85’ #11 N’goubou), #12 Torres (78’ #8 Segbers), #14 Annor Gyamfi (62’ #21 Karamoko), #16 Castro (62’ #4 McCamy), #20 K. Carmichael, #24 Forbes (22’ #23 Munjoma), #33 Toure
SUBS: #4 McCamy, #19 Manske, #21 Karamoko, #28 Hildal, #99 Flores
CHA: #1 Smith, #2 Adewole, #6 Wessels (78’ #24 Apolinar), #7 O. Hernandez (78’ #20 Mensah), #9 Mercer (63’ #14 P. Hernandez), #10 Bentley (85’ #4 Vaughan), #22 Kinzner, #23 Lelin, #30 Lombardi, #33 Ayimbila (69’ #11 Ramos), #35 Kelly (69’ #17 Gomez)
SUBS: #12 Jerez
Match Action
MADISON, Wis. — Forward Madison FC extended its unbeaten streak to eight matches with a commanding 5-2 victory over Chattanooga Red Wolves SC on Wednesday night at Breese Stevens Field.
The Mingos broke the deadlock in the seventh minute with a Kevin Carmichael-to-Ryan Carmichael connection, giving the hosts an early lead. Chattanooga responded quickly, equalizing in the 13th minute before claiming a 2-1 lead in the 31st. Despite the setback, Forward Madison’s back line held firm throughout the first half. Kerfalla Toure delivered multiple clutch clearances and a perfectly timed sliding tackle, while Kevin Carmichael and Jaylen Shannon each denied dangerous Red Wolves opportunities to keep the match within reach.
Just four minutes later, a spell of possession in Chattanooga’s box fell to Toure’s control, who placed the ball in the back of the net and put the Mingos back on the board. Forward Madison continued its offensive success, showing no sign of slowing down. Ryan Carmichael completed his brace by finishing off another dangerous attack in the 44th minute. Goalkeeper JT Harms preserved the 3-2 advantage heading into the break with a crucial save during first-half stoppage time.
The hosts were awarded a penalty in the 61st minute of play. Ryan Carmichael stepped up and confidently curled his penalty into the top-left corner, earning his first hat trick for the Flamingos and extending the lead to 4-2. Just three minutes later, the Mingos put the match out of reach. After a relentless sequence of attacking chances that saw Hakim Karamoko and Ryan Carmichael threaten a goal, Roman Torres finally buried the rebound to cap off the flurry and give Forward Madison a three-goal cushion. Forward Madison sealed a 5-2 victory, securing another three points in front of its home crowd.
“[Tonight was] a true character win from the guys to keep the home streak alive,” defender Kerfalla Toure said. “Being able to rally and regroup after being down 2-1 for a big win in front of our crowd was crucial for us tonight. We defended our home [turf] and got the result we needed. We keep moving!”
Goal Summary
1-0 MAD (7’) — #9 R. Carmichael
1-1 CHA (13’) — #2 Adewole
1-2 CHA (32’) — #10 Bentley
2-2 MAD (35’) — #33 Toure
3-2 MAD (44’) — #9 R. Carmichael
4-2 MAD (62’) — #9 R. Carmichael
5-2 MAD (65’) — #12 Torres
Disciplinary Summary
(56’) CHA #6 Wessels — Yellow Card
(72’) CHA #11 Ramos — Yellow Card
(90’ +1) CHA #30 Lombardi — Yellow Card
(90’ +1) MAD #1 Harms — Yellow Card
(90’ +3) MAD #8 Segbers — Yellow Card
Next Match
Forward Madison FC returns to Breese Stevens Field on Saturday, August 1, to host Westchester SC. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. CT as the Mingos search for another three points at home. Fans can support the Club by purchasing single-game tickets or season tickets, or by shopping at the team’s Merch Store!
About Forward Madison FC: Forward Madison FC is a charter member of USL League One, launched in the Spring of 2019. The Flamingos were USL League One playoff teams in 2019 and 2023 and have made an international name for themselves as 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.
