SNAPSHOT: MAD v RIC
- Saturday, August 29
- 6:00 PM CST Kickoff
- City Stadium
WATCH LIVE:
- Stream here – ESPN+
- In-game updates: @ForwardMadisonFC
USL League One Record
MAD: 12-5-4
RIC: 5-12-4
SETTING THE SCENE
Forward Madison FC hits the road Saturday to take on the Richmond Kickers at 6 p.m. CT. The Flamingos enter the matchup third in the USL League One standings, looking to build on a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Charlotte Independence at Breese Stevens Field last Saturday. With the playoff race heating up, Madison will look to bring home another three points from Richmond.
LAST MATCH RECAP – MAD v CLT
MADISON, Wis. — No. 3 Forward Madison FC battled No. 2 Charlotte Independence to a 1-1 draw Saturday night at Breese Stevens Field, earning a point in a matchup between two of the top sides in USL League One. Despite entering the match against the league’s No. 1 attack, the Flamingos’ No. 1-ranked defense held strong, and Breese Stevens Field remained a fortress as Forward Madison extended its unbeaten home record.
The Flamingos controlled much of the opening 45 minutes, consistently keeping play in Charlotte’s attacking third and creating opportunities, despite Charlotte finding the breakthrough in the 11th minute. Eddie Munjoma nearly connected with Stephen Annor early, while Ryan Carmichael and Collin McCamy also came close, as Forward continued to pressure the Charlotte defense.
Madison came out of halftime with renewed pressure, with Josh Bolma and Munjoma testing the Charlotte goalkeeper in the opening minutes. The pressure paid off in the 58th minute when R. Carmichael unleashed a brilliant strike to level the match at 1-1.
The Flamingos continued to push for a second, creating back-to-back opportunities immediately after the equalizer, with Jaylen Shannon and Kevin Carmichael making key defensive blocks. Charlotte hit the post in the 77th, but Madison continued creating chances of its own, including late efforts from Claudel N’Goubou and Munjoma.
Forward Madison nearly stole all three points in stoppage time when K. Carmichael’s header from a corner beat the goalkeeper but rattled off the crossbar. The Flamingos ultimately settled for a 1-1 draw, remaining unbeaten at home and firmly in third place in USL League One while holding the league’s top attack to just one goal.
“Proud of the boys for coming back and earning a point. We definitely felt like we could’ve taken all three, but we’re happy to keep the home streak going,” says Roman Torres.
“Proud of the guys battling. I thought we played very well. Thank you to the fans for making it loud and keeping the undefeated home streak alive,” says Kevin Carmichael.
KEYS TO THE MATCH PRESENTED BY THE BURISH GROUP AT UBS
Check out the UBS Keys to the Match as the Mingos take on Richmond Kickers:
- Carmichael’s Clinical Touch: Forward Madison’s, Ryan Carmichael comes into Richmond with confidence after scoring Madison’s equalizer against Charlotte. The No. 9 will be key to turning chances into goals.
- Torres Pulling the Strings: Roman Torres has been the engine behind much of Madison’s attack, leading USL League One with seven assists. Against Richmond, he’ll look to create more opportunities and keep the Flamingos’ attack moving forward.
- Finding Chances: Madison created plenty of opportunities against Charlotte, including a late header that rattled off the crossbar. Against Richmond, the Flamingos will look to turn those chances into goals and make their opportunities count.
