Soccer Game Preview: Maiden vs. Foard

Maiden is on a ten-game streak of home losses, and Foard a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Maiden Blue Devils will be playing at home against the Foard Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Maiden fell victim to West Iredell and their airtight defense on Tuesday. They came up short against the Warriors, falling 6-0.

Meanwhile, Foard also failed to score in their most recent game. They lost 5-0 to Hickory on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, Foard can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 305th, while Hickory are ranked 50th).

Foard's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12-2. As for Maiden, their loss dropped their record down to 2-17.

Maiden suffered a grim 4-1 defeat to Foard in their previous meeting back in September. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.