Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC
Match Time & Date:
02/12/2023
08:30 PM
Prediction: 2-1
Houston Dynamo
Sparkles will be flying when Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo square off against each other at BMO Stadium in a highly-anticipated MLS Cup semi-final. Los Angeles FC are eager to defend their trophy and they are seen as hot favourites to win Sunday’s encounter. As Steve Cherundolo has a full squad to choose from, home win should be considered. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be experienced Mexico striker Carlos Vela.
The Orange Crush, on the other hand, defeated Sporting Kansas City at home to set up a meeting with Los Angeles FC, but given their difficulties on the road, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the title holders. As for the away team, both Achara and Schmitt are out of contention with injuries. In their last meeting in the Major League Soccer Houston Dynamo defeated Los Angeles FC, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Player (Hector Herrera):
Mexico international Hector Herrera is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Portugal giants FC Porto. Herrera began his career with Pachuca in 2010 and spent three years at the club before being sold to Porto. During his first season with the Dragons Herrera struggled for playing time, but he went on to cement his place in the starting eleven, becoming one of the most valuable players for the club.
Herrera has since them racked up over 110 performances for the Portugal side, scoring over 20 goals in the process. Full Mexico international since 2012, Hector Herrera represented his country at the 2014 World Cup.
During the summer of 2016 Herrera was heavily linked with a move away from Porto and was reported to have made a personal agreement with Italian side Napoli, but the €25 million asking price proved to be a stumbling block that ended up ruining the deal.
Highlighted Team (Los Angeles FC):
Seeing that Los Angeles FC will be competing in Major League Soccer from the 2018 season, the club chiefs did well to reinforce the squad. Several high-profile players joined the club in the winter of 2018, with Mexican ace Carlos Vela being the biggest name to sign a deal with LAFC.
The new expansion team will host their rivals at Banc of California, the stadium which is planned to be opened on April 29, 2018. The venue should hold up to 22,000 spectators. Los Angeles FC will be coached by Bob Bradley in the 2018 MLS campaign and they will be wearing black and gold kits in the USA professional soccer league. Speaking of their bitterest rivals, there will be fireworks when Los Angeles FC face LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer.
District 9 Ultras and Black Army 1850 are considered the club's biggest supporters groups and it has to be noted that they used to support Chivas USA. Los Angeles FC were founded on October 30, 2014.
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