USL League One – Game 24
Forward Madison FC vs South Georgia Tormenta FC
Saturday, September 6, 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
Forward Madison FC can take one step closer to securing its playoff spot as it hosts South Georgia Tormenta FC at 7 p.m. this Saturday at Breese Stevens Field. The Flamingos currently occupy the fourth and final playoff place in USL League One, but are tied on points with Tormenta FC, which sits in fifth.
With the season winding down to its last matches, Head Coach Daryl Shore said Saturday’s game is one his team can’t afford to lose.
“We’ve got to win the game, there’s no two cents about it,” Shore said. “We need to keep our focus on our task, which is being in the top four. We know this is a pivotal game and it’s one that we have to come out and put everything towards getting three points.”
Although FMFC lost 1-0 last Wednesday to the Greenville Triumph, favorable results over the weekend meant the Flamingos did not drop out of the top four. Still, Shore has had to deal with some late-season knocks: Paulo Júnior couldn’t play last week, while Don Smart and Jiro Barriga Toyama are still recovering from injuries sustained during the Greenville game.
According to Shore, it’s up to the whole team to step in when needed.
“It’s the old adage, next man up,” Shore said. “When you build a roster, you’re not just building eleven players.”
Even as they are faced with challenges, the Flamingos must feel they have a good opportunity to take full points from Tormenta FC, which has been on the slide as of late. The Tormenta have lost their past two games by a combined score of 9-1, and only won once in their last 10 outings.
Still, a team on the downturn could spring some surprises. With nothing working lately, South Georgia could try out new tactics or formations to get an edge over the Flamingos.
“We just have to be prepared for whatever they throw at us,” Shore said. “If I’m a coach that’s given up nine goals in the last two games, I’m probably going to try a few new things. At the same time, it might be that they go back to the old drawing board of what was giving them success early in the year.”
Forward Madison has already played South Georgia Tormenta twice in 2019, with the two clubs splitting the season series. The Tormenta won 1-0 in Madison in May, while Forward took the reverse fixture 2-1 in Statesboro in July.
FMFC is promoting Saturday’s game as 80’s Pro Wrestling Night. Former wrestler “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan will make a special appearance at the game, and will take photos and sign autographs before kickoff. Fans can buy the “Hacksaw Pack,” which includes a game ticket, a 2×4 plank and an American flag.
Following its game against the Tormenta, Forward Madison will travel to Virginia to take on the Richmond Kickers on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Flamingos return home on Tuesday, Sept. 17 for an exhibition match with the Milwaukee Torrent.
Forward Madison FC’s inaugural season is here! The team will play its next home game on Sept. 7 vs South Georgia Tormenta FC. Get tickets to see Forward Madison’s inaugural season at: https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/forwardmadisonfc/tickets.
USL League One – Game 24
Forward Madison FC vs South Georgia Tormenta FC
Saturday, September 6, 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
Forward Madison FC can take one step closer to securing its playoff spot as it hosts South Georgia Tormenta FC at 7 p.m. this Saturday at Breese Stevens Field. The Flamingos currently occupy the fourth and final playoff place in USL League One, but are tied on points with Tormenta FC, which sits in fifth.
With the season winding down to its last matches, Head Coach Daryl Shore said Saturday’s game is one his team can’t afford to lose.
“We’ve got to win the game, there’s no two cents about it,” Shore said. “We need to keep our focus on our task, which is being in the top four. We know this is a pivotal game and it’s one that we have to come out and put everything towards getting three points.”
Although FMFC lost 1-0 last Wednesday to the Greenville Triumph, favorable results over the weekend meant the Flamingos did not drop out of the top four. Still, Shore has had to deal with some late-season knocks: Paulo Júnior couldn’t play last week, while Don Smart and Jiro Barriga Toyama are still recovering from injuries sustained during the Greenville game.
According to Shore, it’s up to the whole team to step in when needed.
“It’s the old adage, next man up,” Shore said. “When you build a roster, you’re not just building eleven players.”
Even as they are faced with challenges, the Flamingos must feel they have a good opportunity to take full points from Tormenta FC, which has been on the slide as of late. The Tormenta have lost their past two games by a combined score of 9-1, and only won once in their last 10 outings.
Still, a team on the downturn could spring some surprises. With nothing working lately, South Georgia could try out new tactics or formations to get an edge over the Flamingos.
“We just have to be prepared for whatever they throw at us,” Shore said. “If I’m a coach that’s given up nine goals in the last two games, I’m probably going to try a few new things. At the same time, it might be that they go back to the old drawing board of what was giving them success early in the year.”
Forward Madison has already played South Georgia Tormenta twice in 2019, with the two clubs splitting the season series. The Tormenta won 1-0 in Madison in May, while Forward took the reverse fixture 2-1 in Statesboro in July.
FMFC is promoting Saturday’s game as 80’s Pro Wrestling Night. Former wrestler “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan will make a special appearance at the game, and will take photos and sign autographs before kickoff. Fans can buy the “Hacksaw Pack,” which includes a game ticket, a 2×4 plank and an American flag.
Following its game against the Tormenta, Forward Madison will travel to Virginia to take on the Richmond Kickers on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Flamingos return home on Tuesday, Sept. 17 for an exhibition match with the Milwaukee Torrent.
Forward Madison FC’s inaugural season is here! The team will play its next home game on Sept. 7 vs South Georgia Tormenta FC. Get tickets to see Forward Madison’s inaugural season at: https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/forwardmadisonfc/tickets.
