Soccer Game Preview: Monterey vs. Everett Alvarez

The Monterey Dores will square off against the Everett Alvarez Eagles at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Monterey's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Monterey is headed into Thursday's following a draw, the team's first since November 30. They and Hollister finished up on equal footing with a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Everett Alvarez put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their undefeated season alive. They came out on top against North Salinas by a score of 3-1. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 28th, while the Vikings are ranked 542nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Monterey's draw makes their record 7-2-2 this season. As for Everett Alvarez, their victory bumped their record up to 11-0-1.

Monterey came up short against Everett Alvarez in their previous meeting back in December of 2022, falling 3-1. Will Monterey 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.