Spokane Velocity defeats Forward Madison 1-0

Spokane Velocity kept their USL League One playoff hopes alive with a 1-0 victory over third-place Forward Madison at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, Wisconsin.

Midfielder Jack Denton scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute following a pass from Lucky Opara. Despite Forward Madison controlling 62 percent of possession and outshooting Spokane 16-10, the Velocity defense remained resilient. Spokane defenders recorded 35 clearances and eight blocks, while goalkeeper Sean Lewis secured the clean sheet with two saves.

The loss marks Forward Madison’s first home defeat in 16 matches. With this win, Spokane Velocity reaches 43 points as they compete for one of five available postseason spots.