Soccer Game Preview: Chicago Academy vs. Phoenix Military

The Chicago Academy Cougars will take on the Phoenix Military Firebirds at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Chicago Academy is likely headed into the matchup with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Northside on Monday. The Cougars fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 1-0. Chicago Academy have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Phoenix Military fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They walked away with a 3-1 win over Prosser on Monday.

America Carreon and Denise Mata scored all three of Phoenix Military's goals, bringing their combined season tally to seven goals.

Chicago Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Phoenix Military, their victory bumped their record up to 3-8.

Chicago Academy took their win against Phoenix Military when the teams last played last Monday by a conclusive 7-2 score. In that game, the Cougars amassed a halftime lead of 6-2, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.