Soccer Preview: Hoffman Estates vs. Fremd
Hoffman Estates is 0-7-1 against Fremd since September of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Hoffman Estates Hawks will take on the Fremd Vikings at 5:00 p.m. Hoffman Estates' last five matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Hoffman Estates took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Elk Grove out 4-3. The win was all the more spectacular given the Hawks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 189th, while the Grenadiers are ranked 47th).
Meanwhile, Fremd had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over Prospect on Tuesday. The Vikings wouldn't have won without Jose Hernandez, who scored the game-winner.
The win snapped Hoffman Estates' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-6-3 record. As for Fremd, their victory bumped their record up to 3-6-1.
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