Our prediction for this MLS match:
Chicago Fire
Match Time & Date:
17/04/2021
07:30 PM
Prediction: 0-2
New England Revolution
Soldier Field will host Sunday’s football game between Chicago Fire and New England Revolution. Chicago were having their ups and downs in pre-season, and seeing that the club chiefs did not add too many players to the squad in the transfer window, home win should not be considered. New signing Stanislav Ivanov is widely expected to make his MLS debut against New England Revolution.
The Revs, on the other hand, have been scoring goals for fun in recent friendlies, with the team netting 11 goals in total in the previous four warm-up games. New England are likely to stick to their attacking style of play, and we predict that they are going to kick off the new season in great manner. Poland international Adam Buksa, who scored seven goals in the MLS last term, will be one of the men to watch in the home team.
Highlighted Player (Francisco Calvo):
Francisco Calvo is a product of Sarprissa football academy. The Costa Rica international started his senior career at his homeland club Herediano, playing as a defender. Calvo played for the likes of Perez Zeledon, Nordsjaelland, Santos and Sarprissa before joining Minnesota United in 2017 and it has to be noted that he made his MLS debut on March 4, 2017 in a 5-1 loss to Portland Timbers.
The Costa Rica defender quickly proved his worth in the Major League Soccer and in 2018 he was selected as an MLS All-Star, becoming the first ever Loons player to receive the honour. As for his international career, Francisco Calvo made his Costa Rica debut on July 2, 2011 in a Copa America loss to Colombia.
The Minnesota United man is used as both centre and left back and his preferred foot is left. Calvo was born in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, on July 8, 1992.
Highlighted Team (New England Revolution):
Unlike famous NFL club New England Patriots, the Revolution have yet to win the domestic trophy. New England participated five times in the MLS Cup final, but they were more than fortunate not to lift the silverware. The Revs played their last final in 2014, with the team losing to LA Galaxy in the title game at StubHub Center. New England Revolution, though, clinched the North American SuperLiga trophy in 2008 and that is considered as the club’s biggest success.
It has to be noted that the Revs defeated Houston Dynamo on penalties in the final of the tournament. New England Revolution were founded in 1994 and Gillette Stadium is the home ground of the club. Legendary defender Alexi Lalas played for the Revolution (1996-1997) and he scored three goals for the Gillette Stadium outfit. Fellow USA ace Clint Dempsey was part of the team as well and you should know that he netted 25 goals in 71 league appearances for the club.
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