Match Info:
Forward Madison FC vs. North Carolina FC
Saturday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET
Breese Stevens Field
Madison, WI
CARY, N.C. (May 13, 2021) – North Carolina FC will travel to face Forward Madison FC on Saturday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, WI. With their USL League One debut now under their belt and team camaraderie continuing to grow, NCFC will look to add their first win of the season this weekend.
Last Time Out:
North Carolina FC’s last match ended in a 1-2 loss to reigning USL League One Title-Winners Greenville Triumph SC, with the result coming down to the wire in the final minutes of stoppage time. Selmir Miščić scored his first goal for the club, receiving an assist from Josh Coan, beating a defender with two stepovers and burying a shot past Triumph goalkeeper Dallas Jaye. NCFC goalkeeper Jake McGuire also pieced together an outstanding performance in net (while many other new faces made their NCFC first team debut) as the League One newcomers remained competitive with last year’s league champions for the entirety of the match.
Read full recap here.
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Players to Watch
North Carolina FC – #18 Jake McGuire
Following a stellar showing against Greenville Triumph SC, Jake McGuire will look to prevent Forward Madison FC from converting scoring opportunities in Saturday’s match. McGuire has shown that he can maintain composure in net, something that has not gone unnoticed by head coach John Bradford. Of McGuire’s performance in the home opener Bradford said, “I mean look, he got scored on by a PK and a header that dinged off the post and went in, so beyond that he kept us in the game in all moments. He has been great for us. Bringing him in has been a big boost to the group and I think he is going to have a great season.”
Forward Madison FC – #7 Jake Keegan
Joining Forward Madison from Greenville Triumph SC this year, Jake Keegan scored a goal in the Flamingos’ last contest against FC Tucson to tie the game at 1-1 in his club debut. While with the Triumph, the striker notched 14 goals in two seasons, a proven goalscorer with dangerous attacking ability. The 29-year-old will look to keep the North Carolina FC defense on its toes by creating scoring chances for Forward Madison in Saturday’s match.
What’s Next
North Carolina FC will continue their road swing on Saturday, May 22, taking on the Richmond Kickers at City Stadium in Richmond, VA, at 6:30 p.m. ET. More information on tickets to NCFC’s next home match on Saturday, May 29 can be found here.
Match Info:
Forward Madison FC vs. North Carolina FC
Saturday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET
Breese Stevens Field
Madison, WI
CARY, N.C. (May 13, 2021) – North Carolina FC will travel to face Forward Madison FC on Saturday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, WI. With their USL League One debut now under their belt and team camaraderie continuing to grow, NCFC will look to add their first win of the season this weekend.
Last Time Out:
North Carolina FC’s last match ended in a 1-2 loss to reigning USL League One Title-Winners Greenville Triumph SC, with the result coming down to the wire in the final minutes of stoppage time. Selmir MišÄiÄ scored his first goal for the club, receiving an assist from Josh Coan, beating a defender with two stepovers and burying a shot past Triumph goalkeeper Dallas Jaye. NCFC goalkeeper Jake McGuire also pieced together an outstanding performance in net (while many other new faces made their NCFC first team debut) as the League One newcomers remained competitive with last year’s league champions for the entirety of the match.
Read full recap here.
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Players to Watch
North Carolina FC – #18 Jake McGuire
Following a stellar showing against Greenville Triumph SC, Jake McGuire will look to prevent Forward Madison FC from converting scoring opportunities in Saturday’s match. McGuire has shown that he can maintain composure in net, something that has not gone unnoticed by head coach John Bradford. Of McGuire’s performance in the home opener Bradford said, “I mean look, he got scored on by a PK and a header that dinged off the post and went in, so beyond that he kept us in the game in all moments. He has been great for us. Bringing him in has been a big boost to the group and I think he is going to have a great season.”
Forward Madison FC – #7 Jake Keegan
Joining Forward Madison from Greenville Triumph SC this year, Jake Keegan scored a goal in the Flamingos’ last contest against FC Tucson to tie the game at 1-1 in his club debut. While with the Triumph, the striker notched 14 goals in two seasons, a proven goalscorer with dangerous attacking ability. The 29-year-old will look to keep the North Carolina FC defense on its toes by creating scoring chances for Forward Madison in Saturday’s match.
What’s Next
North Carolina FC will continue their road swing on Saturday, May 22, taking on the Richmond Kickers at City Stadium in Richmond, VA, at 6:30 p.m. ET. More information on tickets to NCFC’s next home match on Saturday, May 29 can be found here.
