MATCH PREVIEW: RICHMOND KICKERS VS. FORWARD MADISON FC
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- Saturday, March 29th, 2025
- 5:00 pm CST kickoff
- City Stadium – Richmond, VA
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2025 REGULAR-SEASON RECORDS
RIC: 2-0-1
MAD: 0-1-0
SETTING THE SCENE
Forward Madison FC looks to take on the Richmond Kickers in their second USL League One game of the season. The match is set for Saturday, March 29th, with kickoff scheduled for 5 PM CST.
FMFC looks to capitalize on their impressive performance in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup with their 5-1 victory over Duluth FC. Richmond also looks to continue their hot streak, having opened up the season by winning two of their first three matches. This match marks the first leg of the seventh iteration of the storied Henney Derby between Richmond and Forward. FMFC have a score to settle after losing the trophy last season in a last-second heartbreak goal off of a Richmond free kick deep into stoppage time.
FMFC VS. DULUTH FC MATCH RECAP
Last Thursday, Forward Madison FC came out swinging in their second US Open Cup matchup against Duluth FC. The Mingos created chances early, including being awarded a corner kick in the first minute of the match and an excellent header opportunity that missed just shy of the net for newcomer Nico Brown. As the match progressed, the Mingos retained control and possession, causing frustrations to flare from Duluth FC, resulting in two yellow and one red card for Duluth players Doyle, Fernandez, and Mihov, respectively.
The second half saw a spark of life from Duluth, despite being a man down, when Mario Fernandez put one in the back of the net in the 64th minute. The pace of the match quickened due to the equalizing goal until the 86th minute when the recently-signed Mingo, Eddie Munjoma, put Forward ahead 2-1 with a stunning assist from Devin Boyce. After Munjoma’s goal, the floodgates opened for the ‘Gos, scoring three more goals from Galindrez (86’, 90’+6’) and Murphy Jr. (90’+3’). Boyce finished the night with an impressive three assists.
KEYS TO THE MATCH PRESENTED BY THE BURISH GROUP AT UBS
The Mingos look to provide a statement win against the Richmond Kickers in their second USL League One matchup of the year:
- Create efficient chances: Playing the ball efficiently and creating clinical chances is a must for the Mingos in order to score against Richmond’s strong defensive line.
- Control possession: Keeping possession of the ball and controlling the pace of the match will allow the Mingos to play at their speed and control the overall match flow.
- Capitalize on set pieces: Creating the most out of high-potential opportunities, such as corners and free kicks, can give the Mingos a leg up on Richmond and put them into a winning position.
NEXT MATCHNext up, FMFC will take on FC Tulsa in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on April 2nd at 6:30 pm right here at Breese Stevens Field. Tickets are on sale now here!
