Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC will be aiming to put an end to their three-game winless run when they take on Minnesota United on Thursday morning. Carlos Vela and Co. suffered a dip in form, but they are still seen as hot favourites to win the midweek clash. Kellyn Acosta is a major doubt after limping off with injury in a 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake, while there are no other injury worries in the home team.
The Loons, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form and seeing that they collected only one point in total from the last four league matches, we predict that the hosts are going to emerge triumphant in the midweek game. As for the away team, the likes of Brent Kallman, Joseph Rosales, Robin Lod, and Ryen Jiba are sidelined with injuries. Summer signing Teemu Pukki will be the man to watch in the away team after finding the net in a 1-1 draw with San Jose Earthquakes.
Highlighted Player (Carlos Vela):
Over the years Carlos Vela has established himself as one of best Mexican players. Vela was born in Cancun, Mexico, on March 1, 1989 and he played for Guadalajara before joining Arsenal youth school in 2005. The pacey left-footed winger played only 29 games for the Gunners in the Premier League before signing a deal with Real Sociedad.
Carlos Vela played for the likes of Celta Vigo, Salamanca, Osasuna and WBA on loan as well before joining the Basque outfit. Nowadays, the Mexican forward is a Los Angeles FC player and it has to be noted that he scored 14 goals in 29 appearances for the club in the 2018 MLS Season. He is naturally gifted player, quick, intelligent and with very good technique.
Carlos Vela did well to win two CONCACAF Gold Cups with Mexico national football team (2009, 2015) and he was named Real Sociedad player of the year in the 2011/2012 and the 2013/2014 seasons. His main position is right winger, but he is used as a second striker and a centre-forward as well.
Highlighted Team (Minnesota United):
Based in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area, Minnesota United are a professional soccer club that will compete in the Western Conference in the Major League Soccer from 2017. The Loons will make their MLS debut against Portland Timbers on March 4, 2017 and, no doubt, they have big ambitions for the forthcoming season.
Minnesota United are the sixth team to join MLS from a lower division and they will welcome their rivals at TCF Bank Stadium. The capacity of the stadium is 52.525 and it was opened in September, 2009. Bill McGuire is the club’s owner and he is on a quest to turn Minnesota United into a top-table side in the Western Conference.
Adrian Heath will be in charge of the club in the 2017 season and it has to be noted that the English tactician used to train the likes of Manchester City, Everton, Aston Villa and Espanyol in the past. You should know that the club was founded on March 25, 2015.