Our prediction for this MLS match:
Orlando City
Match Time & Date:
23/07/2022
04:30 PM
Prediction: 1-3
Philadelphia Union
There will be fireworks when Orlando City and Philadelphia Union square off against each other at Exploria Stadium on Sunday. The Lions are undefeated in the previous three league fixtures, but they suffered a 3-1 loss to Arsenal in a friendly on Thursday. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Philadelphia, but both Akindele and Michel are pushing for a start.
The U’s, on the other hand, are on a three-game winning run in the Major League Soccer, and given their attacking potential, away win should definitely be considered. Defender Jack Elliott continues to miss out with a knee problem, but he should be the only absentee in the away team. In their last meeting in the Majo League Soccer Orlando City defeated Philadelphia 2-1, meaning that the visitors are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Player (Sebastián Méndez):
Born in Mira, Ecuador, on April 26, 1997, Sebastian Mendez plays for Major League Soccer club Orlando City as a midfielder. Mendez began his youth career at Independiente del Valle and he continued playing for the Ecuadorian side at senior level.
After scoring four goals in 81 appearances in the league for Independiente, the Ecuador international moved to Orlando City in 2019, but it has to be noted that he played for Cultural Leonesa on loan in the past as well. Mendez made his MLS debut against New York City on March 2, 2019 and he was replaced by Nani in the 70th minute.
As for his international career, the Orlando City midfielder played his first ever match for the Ecuador national team on September, 12, 2019 against Guatemala. The Ecuadorians won the game 2-0, with Mendez being replaced in 73rd minute of the match. His main position is defensive midfielder, but he is capable of playing as a central midfielder as well.
Highlighted Team (Philadelphia Union):
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Union is an American soccer club that compete in Major League Soccer. The U have been participating in MLS since 2010, but they have yet to win the domestic trophy. Philadelphia welcome their opponents at Talen Energy Stadium, the venue that was opened on June 27, 2010 and current capacity of the stadium is 18.500.
The U made it to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final on two occasions (2014, 2015), but they were beaten by Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City respectively in the title games. The likes of D.C. United and New York Red Bulls are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals, but they share a rivalry with Seattle Sounders as well.
Philadelphia’s colors are navy blue and gold, but they wear white shirts and white socks when playing on the road. USA international Freddy Adu is one of the most notable footballers who player for the U in the past. The former Benfica man scored seven goals in 37 appearances for Philadelphia Union in MLS.
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