Soccer Game Preview: Liberty vs. Liberty Christian

Liberty is 0-10 against Liberty Christian since March of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Minutemen will host the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Liberty has given up an average of 3.9 goals per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Liberty is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Jefferson Forest, falling 6-0. While losing is never fun, Liberty can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia soccer rankings (they are ranked 217th, while Jefferson Forest are ranked 20th).

Meanwhile, Liberty Christian put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their undefeated season alive. Their defense stepped up to hand Rustburg a 7-0 shutout. Considering Liberty Christian have won ten games by more than five goals this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Liberty Christian pushed their record up to 10-0-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those six contests. As for Liberty, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8-1.

Liberty might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from Liberty Christian in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Minutemen have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.