USL League One – Game 12
Forward Madison FC vs North Texas SC
Saturday, June 20, 2019; 7:00 p.m. CT
Breese Stevens Field – Madison, WI
Where to Watch
ESPN+
Follow @ForwardMSNFC on Twitter for live updates
Keep track of official stats on the USL League One match center
Get your tickets here!
Forward Madison FC may have snapped its losing streak last week, but the team will have to be prepared for a new obstacle Saturday as it hosts league-leading North Texas SC at 7 p.m. at Breese Stevens Field.
The Flamingos have already played North Texas twice on the road and lost each time, but Saturday’s game will give them the opportunity for revenge on home turf. FMFC plays North Texas four times this year, more than any other USL League One team, which has led the two clubs’ social media channels to nickname their made-up rivalry “El Plástico.”
FMFC can also look ahead to the game for its celebration of National Pink Flamingo Day, which takes place on Sunday, June 23. FMFC is giving out 1,008 plastic flamingos to the first-arriving fans, who are encouraged to be at Breese Stevens Field when gates open at 6 p.m.
According to Head Coach Daryl Shore, the ‘Mingos have their eyes set on turning the tables on League One’s first-place team.
“The league is pretty well balanced and I think you’re seeing that on any given night – any team’s going to (be able to) win,” Shore said. “We feel like it’s a game where we’re not afraid of them, that’s for sure. We know they’re good and we respect them. But at the same time they’ve got to show a little bit of respect for us at our place.”
FMFC, although sitting in last place in the League One table, comes into Saturday still reaching towards the top. The ‘Mingos have at least one game in hand on most teams above them, and could pull within three points of a playoff spot with a win. Shore will be boosted by the return of midfielder Josiel Núñez, who has finished serving a two-game suspension.
Shore said Forward Madison’s 2-1 win over FC Tucson last Saturday should boost his team’s confidence.
“[I was] excited that we were able to do that and hopefully now keep it going with a tough game this weekend,” Shore said. “We needed to win a game.”
North Texas SC, meanwhile, has cooled off after a white-hot start to the season, but remains at the top of League One. The Texans have won two of their last five, but midfielder Bicou Bissainthe will be absent, called in to the Haiti National Team, and forward Ricardo Pepi, who leads League One in goals, played 58 minutes Wednesday in FC Dallas’ 2-1 U.S. Open Cup loss to New Mexico United.
Following its game against North Texas SC, Forward Madison will host a special exhibition match against MLS club Minnesota United FC on Tuesday, June 25. The ‘Mingos return to USL League One action on Friday, June 28, kicking off a three-game road stretch with a game against Toronto FC II.
According to Shore, his team wants to deliver an extra present to fans for National Pink Flamingo Day.
“Our fans are awesome, I’ve said that time and time again, but they’ve been very supportive of our group both in good and bad times,” Shore said. “I think it’s exciting that there are going to be 1,000 pink flamingos watching our game.”
Forward Madison FC’s inaugural season is here! The team will play its next home game on June 22 vs North Texas SC. Get tickets to see Forward Madison’s inaugural season at: https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/forwardmadisonfc/tickets.
USL League One – Game 12
Forward Madison FC vs North Texas SC
Saturday, June 20, 2019; 7:00 p.m. CT
Breese Stevens Field – Madison, WI
Where to Watch
ESPN+
Follow @ForwardMSNFC on Twitter for live updates
Keep track of official stats on the USL League One match center
Get your tickets here!
Forward Madison FC may have snapped its losing streak last week, but the team will have to be prepared for a new obstacle Saturday as it hosts league-leading North Texas SC at 7 p.m. at Breese Stevens Field.
The Flamingos have already played North Texas twice on the road and lost each time, but Saturday’s game will give them the opportunity for revenge on home turf. FMFC plays North Texas four times this year, more than any other USL League One team, which has led the two clubs’ social media channels to nickname their made-up rivalry “El Plástico.”
FMFC can also look ahead to the game for its celebration of National Pink Flamingo Day, which takes place on Sunday, June 23. FMFC is giving out 1,008 plastic flamingos to the first-arriving fans, who are encouraged to be at Breese Stevens Field when gates open at 6 p.m.
According to Head Coach Daryl Shore, the ‘Mingos have their eyes set on turning the tables on League One’s first-place team.
“The league is pretty well balanced and I think you’re seeing that on any given night – any team’s going to (be able to) win,” Shore said. “We feel like it’s a game where we’re not afraid of them, that’s for sure. We know they’re good and we respect them. But at the same time they’ve got to show a little bit of respect for us at our place.”
FMFC, although sitting in last place in the League One table, comes into Saturday still reaching towards the top. The ‘Mingos have at least one game in hand on most teams above them, and could pull within three points of a playoff spot with a win. Shore will be boosted by the return of midfielder Josiel Núñez, who has finished serving a two-game suspension.
Shore said Forward Madison’s 2-1 win over FC Tucson last Saturday should boost his team’s confidence.
“[I was] excited that we were able to do that and hopefully now keep it going with a tough game this weekend,” Shore said. “We needed to win a game.”
North Texas SC, meanwhile, has cooled off after a white-hot start to the season, but remains at the top of League One. The Texans have won two of their last five, but midfielder Bicou Bissainthe will be absent, called in to the Haiti National Team, and forward Ricardo Pepi, who leads League One in goals, played 58 minutes Wednesday in FC Dallas’ 2-1 U.S. Open Cup loss to New Mexico United.
Following its game against North Texas SC, Forward Madison will host a special exhibition match against MLS club Minnesota United FC on Tuesday, June 25. The ‘Mingos return to USL League One action on Friday, June 28, kicking off a three-game road stretch with a game against Toronto FC II.
According to Shore, his team wants to deliver an extra present to fans for National Pink Flamingo Day.
“Our fans are awesome, I’ve said that time and time again, but they’ve been very supportive of our group both in good and bad times,” Shore said. “I think it’s exciting that there are going to be 1,000 pink flamingos watching our game.”
Forward Madison FC’s inaugural season is here! The team will play its next home game on June 22 vs North Texas SC. Get tickets to see Forward Madison’s inaugural season at: https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/forwardmadisonfc/tickets.
