Soccer Game Preview: Lawrence Free State on Home-Turf

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 2:52am

Soccer Preview: Lawrence Free State vs. Olathe North

The Lawrence Free State Firebirds will be playing at home against the Olathe North Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Lawrence Free State lost 7-2 to Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday. Lawrence Free State has struggled against Shawnee Mission Northwest recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Kate Foust and Taylor Woods scored both of Lawrence Free State's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 13 goals.

Meanwhile, Olathe North came up short against Olathe Northwest on Tuesday and fell 3-1. While losing is never fun, Olathe North can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas soccer rankings (they are ranked 31st, while Olathe Northwest is ranked fifth).

Lawrence Free State's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11-1. As for Olathe North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.

Lawrence Free State might still be hurting after the 5-0 loss they got from Olathe North when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Lawrence Free State 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.

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