Soccer Game Preview: Abraham Lincoln vs. Franklin Towne

The Abraham Lincoln Railsplitters will head out to challenge the Franklin Towne Warriors at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Abraham Lincoln has given up an average of 5.1 goals per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Abraham Lincoln fell victim to Harry S. Truman and their airtight defense on Monday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 8-0.

Meanwhile, Franklin Towne hadn't done well against Little Flower Catholic for Girls recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Warriors' defense stepped up to hand Little Flower Catholic for Girls a 3-0 shutout. Franklin Towne might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by three goals or more this season.

Abraham Lincoln has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season. As for Franklin Towne, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3.

Abraham Lincoln might still be hurting after the 5-0 loss they got from Franklin Towne in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Can the Railsplitters avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.