Soccer Game Preview: Potomac Falls vs. Riverside

The Potomac Falls Panthers will face off against the Riverside Ram at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.

Potomac Falls fought the good fight in their overtime match against Independence on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 3-1 to Independence. Potomac Falls were red-hot offensively heading into the contest (they scored no less than four goals in the four games prior), but Independence's defense proved too tough.

Meanwhile, Riverside put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. Their defense stepped up to hand Briar Woods a 7-0 shutout. Riverside might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by three goals or more this season.

Riverside's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-0. The home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those five games. As for Potomac Falls, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.