Soccer Game Preview: Mater Academy Charter vs. Sports Leadership & Management

The Mater Academy Charter Lions will face off against Sports Leadership & Management at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Mater Academy Charter proved they can win big on Monday (they won by three) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Reagan 2-1. Mater Academy Charter found success even though the refs didn't miss a thing: Pedro Garcia and Robert Duarte were both handed yellow cards.

Maximillian Gonzalez was the driving force of Mater Academy Charter's attack as he scored both of Mater Academy Charter's goals, bringing his season total up to three goals.

Meanwhile, Sports Leadership & Management earned a 4-2 victory over Hialeah Educational Academy on Monday. That's two games straight that Sports Leadership & Management has won by exactly two goals.

Sports Leadership & Management's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Mater Academy Charter, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Mater Academy Charter suffered a grim 4-1 defeat to Sports Leadership & Management in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Will the Lions 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.