The Flamingos made history.
A goal by Wisconsin-native JC Banks gave Forward Madison the 1-0 win it needed against the Lansing Ignite to clinch a playoff berth in its inaugural season.
Defender Carter Manley sent a looping cross into the box in the 43rd minute that ended up at the feet of forward Don Smart on the back post. Smart took a few touches before cutting the ball back into the path of Banks, who buried the ball with his left foot.
Forward took the 1-0 lead into halftime and came out the better team. Despite Lansing holding 68 percent possesion, it struggled to muster much offense, and Forward fed off the counter.