Our prediction for this MLS match:
Dallas and Austin face each other at Toyota Stadium in a highly-anticipated MLS game. Dallas have been struggling to find their best form of late, with the team failing to win the previous six league fixtures, but Sunday’s game could be the turning point for the hosts. Both Arriola and Pomykal are pushing for a start, while midfielder Lucas Bartlett continues to miss out with a rib injury. You should bear in mind that the Toros are eyeing their sixth home win of the season.
Austin, on the other hand, have been in a splendid form of late, with the team eyeing their fifth consecutive league win. Even though the Western Conference leaders look unstoppable at the moment, we are tempted to put our money on draw as Dallas are tough to beat at home. As for the visiting side, both Jhojan Valencia and Freddy Kleemann are out of contention with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Matt Hedges):
Matthew Hedges is a 193-cm tall centre back who was born in Rochester, New York on April 1, 1990. At the age of 18 he started his college career at Butler Bulldogs and in 2011 he moved to North Carolina Tar Heels. After scoring 18 goals in total in college football, Matt played for Reading United before joining MLS club FC Dallas.
The American footballer has been playing for FC Dallas since 2012 and in 2016 he won both US Open Cup and Supporters’ Shield with the Toros. Matthew Hedges made his debut for USA national soccer team on February 8, 2015, coming as a substittute in the 72nd minute in a friendly against Panama.
2017 was the most successful year of his career as he won the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the Yenks. USA defeated Jamaica 2-1 in the title game, but Matt Hedges was not given an opportunity to play in the final. His preferred foot is right.