Soccer Game Preview: Newcastle vs. Torrington

Newcastle hasn't had much luck against Torrington recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Dogies will be playing at home against the Trailblazers at 4:00 p.m. Neither squad made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

Newcastle is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Saturday. They were a single goal away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Douglas.

Meanwhile, Torrington faced Worland in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Trailblazers who were credited with the victory. Torrington got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to Worland's four. The win was familiar territory for Torrington, who have now won three matchups in a row.

Torrington's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 15 goals over those four games. As for Newcastle, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.

Newcastle might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from Torrington in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Dogies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other soccer content.