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Forward Madison postpones Sunday’s match, calls for action on racial injustice

Forward Madison FC announced the club’s upcoming match against North Texas SC, which was scheduled for Sunday, August 30, has been postponed.

Here’s the full statement from the team:

Forward Madison FC and the United Soccer League announced Thursday morning that the club’s upcoming match, scheduled for Sunday, August 30th at 4 p.m. against North Texas SC has been postponed. In light of the painful events occurring in our home state and around the nation, the decision was made in collaboration with our players and Black supporters group, the Featherstone Flamingos, in putting the spotlight entirely on the fight against racial injustice and systemic oppression.