Our prediction for this MLS match:
High-flying Los Angeles will look to extend their winning run to three games in all competitions when they take on New England Revolution on Monday. Steve Cherundolo’s troops kicked off the new MLS season in style, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. As always, a man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Gabon forward Denis Bouanga, who scored a hat-trick against Alajuelense, while goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau misses out through suspension.
The Revs, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Charlotte and Houston Dynamo, but they will have a mountain to climb in Monday’s encounter. Since Los Angeles FC have been producing fine displays in all competitions of late, home win should be considered. As for the away team, all McNamara, Gil, Farrell, Maciel, and Jackson are sidelined with injuries, while Gustavo Bou is a major doubt.
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 (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.