MATCH PREVIEW: MAD v ARA 5.23
SNAPSHOT: MAD v ARA
- Saturday, May 23rd
- 6:00 PM CST Kickoff
- Breese Stevens Field
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USL W League Record
MAD: 0-0-1
ARA: 0-0-0
SETTING THE SCENE
Rally Madison FC’s inaugural campaign continues this Saturday as the squad returns to Breese Stevens Field to face Minnesota Aurora FC in search of a second home victory after a 2-0 preseason win against Chicago House FC. Rally Madison look to bounce back following a hard-fought loss against River Light FC in the club’s first regular season match Wednesday night in Aurora, Illinois. Despite the result, Megan Murray’s late 90’+4 goal showcased the squad’s ability to battle until the final whistle. Minnesota Aurora FC enters Saturday’s matchup, also set to play its second league game of the season. The opponent has been undefeated in the regular season on three occasions, and they went 9-0-2 in their 2025 campaign. This match will be Rally’s first-ever league Home Match with post-match autographs with the players and a fireworks show to follow.
LAST MATCH RECAP – RVL v MAD
Tonight’s match started fairly evenly, with both teams making their way into their opposition’s final third. It was River Light FC that struck first with a goal in the 9’ from Tetteh off a corner. Rally nearly found the equalizer in the 25’, but their shot ricocheted off the post. Zillman put on a show, making numerous stops and saves to keep the match within reach for Rally. Madison entered the break a goal down to River Light.
Rally started the second half aggressively, keeping on the gas with constant pressure and an attacking mindset. Despite an incredible defensive showing, Birdsell doubled the River Light lead in the 73’. Rally had a great one-on-one opportunity with the keeper in the 82’, but Folliard came up with a massive stop to keep Madison off the board. Rally had another run at the goal in the 86’ but Folliard foiled their plans again. In the last quarter of the match, Rally took control and stayed on the attack, constantly finding opportunities in the final third, but were unable to pick the lock. Rally finally found the back of the net in 90’+4 with a brilliant shot from Megan Murray, but it was too little, too late this evening as the referee blew the final whistle moments after the Rally goal. Despite the defeat, Rally showed incredible tenacity in their first-ever USL W match, with plenty of positives to build on as the 2026 season unfolds.
