Soccer Game Preview: Lincoln-Way Central vs. Metea Valley

Lincoln-Way Central hasn't had much luck against Metea Valley recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Knights will be taking part in a tournament against the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Lincoln-Way Central's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They skirted past Fenwick 1-0. Given Lincoln-Way Central's advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked third, while Fenwick are ranked 97th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Metea Valley entered their tilt with Whitney Young on Saturday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They were the clear victors by a 4-1 margin over the Dolphins. Metea Valley might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by three goals or more this season.

Metea Valley pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Lincoln-Way Central, their victory bumped their record up to 8-2.

Lincoln-Way Central might still be hurting after the 4-1 loss they got from Metea Valley in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Knights 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.