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Match Preview: FMFC vs Pumas Tabasco

July 18, 2022 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
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Forward Madison FC is hosting an international friendly against Pumas Tabasco at Breese Stevens Field on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022. The match will kick off at 7:00 pm CT and Mariachi Corcel de Madison will be in attendance playing music before, during and after the match.

Forward Madison enters Wednesday's match following a crucial 2-0 victory over South Georgia Tormenta FC. Matheus Cassini and Raiko Arozarena both had dominant performances. Cassini assisted on a goal and scored a goal of his own, while Arozarena, in his first start for FMFC, managed to record a clean sheet. After the match against Pumas Tabasco, Forward Madison will welcome Union Omaha for a USL League One match on July 26th. Forward Madison concludes their four-game home span on July 30th, when the Flamingos host Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC.

Pumas Tabasco, joined the Liga de Expansion MX last season, and currently is three games into their 2022 season. Their most recent match resulted in a 2-0 loss against Alebrijes de Oaxaca on July 14th. Following the match against FMFC, Pumas Tabasco will return to Mexico for a match against Atletico Morelia on July 24th.

Coaches and 2022 Records

Forward Madison FC (6-4-5)

Head Coach: Matt Glaeser

Pumas Tabasco (0-3-0)

Head Coach: Carlos Cariño

Key Players to Watch:

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Carl Schneider: Although Schneider hasn't seen much of a workload recently, the defender has played key roles in FMFC's friendlies earlier this season. The 29-year-old adds an edge to the backline and will figure to see plenty of minutes against a young Pumas Tabasco squad. Expect the Madison native to be relied upon heavily to slow down the Pumas Tabasco attack.

Audi Jepson: After a strong start to the year, injuries have slowed down Jepson's 2022 campaign. The 27-year-old midfielder logged four shots and a goal in the first five matches of the season. Jepson proved to be key in the beginning of the season as he created five quality chances in his first five appearances. Now that he's back to full strength, expect the midfielder to be eased back into action against Pumas Tabasco.

Keys to the Match:

Get the Crowd into the Game: In what will be the second of four consecutive games at home for Forward Madison, the squad will need to build momentum heading into the final two USL League One matches of the four-game home span. If FMFC can tally a few goals and put on a good showing against Pumas Tabasco, the crowd should be ecstatic and the momentum will carry over for the upcoming two home matches.

Solid Defensive Effort: Forward Madison's attack has heated up recently but the defense can still use a little boost after allowing six goals against the Charlotte Independence on June 26th. Expect Head Coach Matt Glaeser to field a strong backline to help shutdown the Pumas Tabasco attack. If FMFC can slow down Pumas Tabasco's attack, the FMFC backline should have no problem turning defense into offense through counterattacks.

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