Our prediction for this MLS match:
Vancouver Whitecaps
Match Time & Date:
25/02/2023
10:30 PM
Prediction: 2-2
Real Salt Lake
Vancouver Whitecaps play host to Real Salt Lake at their Providence Park in what is expected to be an exciting season opener. New signing Sergio Cordova is likely to make his Vancouver debut against Real Salt Lake, while Marcus Godinho and Michael Baldisimo are no longer parts of the team. Yet another new recruit Jean-Claude Ngando could play some part in Sunday’s clash as well.
The Royals, meanwhile, enjoyed a very successful pre-season, with the team beating the likes of Chicago Fire, El Paso, and Los Angeles FC in the process, and given their attacking potential, we believe that both teams to score betting option should be considered. The visiting side will rely on Jefferson Savarino, who is likely to prove a handful for the opposition defenders. You should bear in mind that the two teams played out a 1-1 draw in their last encounter in the Major League Soccer.
Highlighted Player (Justin Meram):
Over the years Justin Meram has established himself as one of the best Iraqi footballers. The centre forward, who is capable of playing as a winger as well, was born in Shelby Charter Township, Michigan on December 4, 1988, but he represents Iraq on the international stage.
During his college career Justin Meram played for the likes of Yavapai Roughriders and Michigan Wolverines and in 2011 he joined MLS club Columbus Crew. Meram scored 37 goals in 188 appearances for the club in MLS before signing a deal with Orlando City in January, 2018.
The Iraq international made his debut for the Lions in a 1-1 draw with DC United on March 4 and he scored his first goal for the club on May 14 in a 2-1 loss to Atlanta United. As for his international career, Justin Meram made his Iraq debut in November, 2014 in a 1-0 defeat to Kuwait. The Orlando City attacker wears the number 9 shirt.
Highlighted Team (Vancouver Whitecaps):
Vancouver Whitecaps are yet another Canadian side that compete in Major League Soccer. Vancouver began play in the USA top flight in 2011 and one year later they became the first Canadian outfit to book their place in the MLS Cup play-offs. However, star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy proved to be a big catch for the Whitecaps in the knockout round. Vancouver, though, did remarkably well to win the Canadian Championship in 2015, with the team beating Montreal Impact in the title game.
In 2016 they made it to the final of the tournament as well, but Toronto FC eventually won the trophy. The Whitecaps are owned by Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Steve Nash, the former NBA star, and they play their home matches at BC Place. Speaking of MLS games, the capacity of the venue is 22.120 and you should know that the stadium was opened back in 1983. The Caps wear white shirts and white shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is blue.
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