Soccer Preview: Illinois Math & Science Academy vs. Elmwood Park
Illinois Math & Science Academy has been away from home for three games now, but on Saturday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Elmwood Park Tigers at 10:00 a.m. Neither squad made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
Illinois Math & Science Academy is likely headed into the matchup with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Ottawa on Friday. Illinois Math & Science Academy came up short against Ottawa, falling 5-1. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 361st, while the Pirates are ranked 86th).
Meanwhile, Elmwood Park was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of Riverside-Brookfield by a score of 2-1.
Illinois Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Elmwood Park, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Illinois Math & Science Academy suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Elmwood Park when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Illinois Math & Science Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other soccer content.
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