MATCH PREVIEW: MAD v RLFC 6.9
SNAPSHOT: MAD v RLFC
- Tuesday, June 9
- 6:00 PM CST Kickoff
- Breese Stevens Field
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USL W League Record
MAD: 0-5-0
RLFC: 1-3-0
SETTING THE SCENE
Rally Madison FC return home for a mid-week matchup against River Light FC on Tuesday night after an extended road stretch ending in a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Aurora. The match marks Rally Madison’s second opportunity to find a win over River Light after falling 2-1 on the road earlier in the season. Backed by a passionate home crowd and vibrant Rose Guard, Rally Madison will aim to pick up a win and all three points to set the tone for its two-game home stint.
LAST MATCH RECAP – MAD v ARA
Rally took the field tonight at TCO Stadium to face the 2025 Division Champs, Minnesota Aurora FC. This match was set to be a tough test for Rally as Aurora maintained the top spot in the table and had yet to allow a single goal against them this season. Aurora set the tone early, controlling possession and forcing Rally onto the back foot. Aurora found the back of the net in the 18th minute, but the goal was called back for offside, offering Rally a brief reprieve. The relief was short-lived when Minnesota broke through in the 20th minute, slipping past the defense after Berg came off her line, and then doubled their lead just two minutes later with a well-placed cross and header. The momentum stayed firmly with Minnesota, continuing to threaten and taking multiple shots. Despite the one-way traffic, Rally’s defense held strong through much of the half. Lili Berg and the back line came up with a series of key interventions, including blocked corners, clearances under pressure, and a crucial save in the 35th minute to keep the deficit manageable.
Rally showed flashes of attacking intent with increased aggression late in the half, led by Kayla Budish, Taylor Gordon, and Abbey Stanton. A potential opportunity in the 41st minute slipped away on an unlucky touch by Gordon, allowing Aurora to regain control. Rally’s defensive effort kept the score from getting too far out of reach as the first half came to a close with Rally down two goals.
Berg came up with a big stop immediately in the 46th minute as the second half kicked off. Berg continued to snuff out opportunities for Aurora, making a slew of stops and collections early in the second half, including another massive save in the 55th minute. Despite an impressive show from Berg, Iongi was able to slip a third Aurora goal past her in the 59th minute. Rally kept up a stalwart defensive effort, but Aurora found a fourth in the 71st minute from Gutierrez. The floodgates seemed to open for Aurora as a fifth goal came just moments after in the 74th minute as Dubé found the back of the net. Another goal came in the 77th minute from Kitagawa. Dubé secured a brace for herself with another goal in the 83rd minute. With extreme inclement weather approaching, the match was called immediately following the Dubé brace, and Aurora collected all three points at home.
