SNAPSHOT: MAD v AVA
- Saturday, September 19
- 6:00 PM CST Kickoff
- Breese Stevens Stadium
WATCH LIVE:
- Stream here – ESPN+
- In-game updates: @ForwardMadisonFC
USL League One Record
MAD: 14-6-6
AVA: 8-11-8
SETTING THE SCENE
Forward Madison FC returns to Fortress Breese on Saturday, Sept. 19, welcoming AV Alta FC for a 6 p.m. kickoff. The Flamingos sit third in the USL League One standings, just one point ahead of fourth-place One Knoxville, with another chance to clinch a playoff spot in front of the home crowd. Still unbeaten at Fortress Breese, Madison will look to keep the streak alive during Carmichael Night and Flocktoberfest, while AV Alta enters the matchup in 10th place.
LAST MATCH RECAP – MAD @ CHA
MADISON, Wis. — Forward Madison came out on the front foot in Chattanooga, immediately taking possession and pushing into the Red Wolves’ attacking third in the opening minute, but even with that strong start, Chattanooga struck first in the seventh minute, finding the breakthrough off a corner kick.
The Flamingos continued to look for an equalizer, creating opportunities in the attacking third, but Chattanooga’s defense did well to limit Madison’s chances and keep the visitors from finding a clean finish. Forward nearly found itself in more danger in the 37th minute when Chattanooga broke through for a one-on-one opportunity, but goalkeeper Tenzing Manske came up with a big save, while Kerfalla Toure raced back to apply pressure and help disrupt the chance. Chattanooga continued to generate opportunities and control more of the momentum, while Madison worked to find an opening against a Red Wolves defense.
Forward Madison came out of the halftime break with a completely different look, flipping the momentum and taking control of possession. The Flamingos spent much of the second half in the Chattanooga attacking third, consistently creating opportunities. In the 48th minute, Ben Augee delivered a cross toward Claudel N’goubou, who connected with a header, but the Chattanooga goalkeeper came up with a huge save to deny the equalizer.
The attacking pressure continued throughout the half. Ryan Carmichael and Geni Kanyane entered the match and immediately helped spark the attack, creating chance after chance as Madison searched for the breakthrough. In the 80th minute, R. Carmichael found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper but couldn’t get a shot away. In the 93rd minute, Chattanooga created a one-on-one chance, but Manske made another huge save to keep Madison within striking distance.
The Flamingos continued to pressure for an equalizer in the final minutes, earning one last free kick. R. Carmichael stepped up to take it, but the attempt couldn’t find the back of the net as the final whistle brought an end to the comeback effort.
KEYS TO THE MATCH PRESENTED BY THE BURISH GROUP AT UBS
Check out the UBS Keys to the Match as the Mingos take on Sarasota Paradise:
- Playoff Pushin’: The Flamingos have another chance to clinch. Every point matters as the postseason race heats up.
- Find the Final Touch: The Flamingos spent much of the second half in the attacking third against Chattanooga. Forward will need to find that one last touch to turn pressure into goals.
- Carmichael Connection: Madison will look to their two Carmichaels to make an impact at both ends of the pitch on Carmichael Night. With Ryan leading the attack and captain Kevin anchoring the back line, look for both Carmichaels to step up on their night as Madison pushes for three points.
