Northfield is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Thursday. They will be playing at home against the Montbello Warriors at 6:30 p.m. Northfield's last four contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Northfield's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last Thursday. They beat Broomfield by a goal, winning 1-0. Northfield's winning goal came courtesy of Lauren Bisping.
Northfield was without their leading scorer, Ariah Velasquez, in Thursday's game. With Velasquez sitting this one out, Lily Jaenisch got some extra time on the pitch (35 vs. her season average of 22).
Meanwhile, Montbello was not able to break out of their rough patch on March 15th as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to DSST: Montview.
Northfield's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-0-3. As for Montbello, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
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