Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC
Match Time & Date:
09/04/2023
01:30
Prediction: 3-0
Austin FC
Following a goalless draw with Colorado Rapids, Los Angeles FC will be aiming to return to winning ways in MLS when they take on Austin FC on Sunday morning. The title holders are a real force to be reckoned with at home, with the team looking to keep their 100% record at Banc of California Stadium intact. Defender Antonio Leone misses out with injury, as well as goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
As always, the opposition back-line should have Mexico ace Carlos Vela at bay. Austin shared the spoils with Colorado Rapids in their last league match as well. Los Verdes, though, are not regarded as good travellers, and we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Los Angeles FC’s party at Banc of California Stadium. Defender Julio Cascante is sidelined with a groin injury, but he should be the only absentee in the visiting team.
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 (Los Angeles FC):
Seeing that Los Angeles FC will be competing in Major League Soccer from the 2018 season, the club chiefs did well to reinforce the squad. Several high-profile players joined the club in the winter of 2018, with Mexican ace Carlos Vela being the biggest name to sign a deal with LAFC.
The new expansion team will host their rivals at Banc of California, the stadium which is planned to be opened on April 29, 2018. The venue should hold up to 22,000 spectators. Los Angeles FC will be coached by Bob Bradley in the 2018 MLS campaign and they will be wearing black and gold kits in the USA professional soccer league. Speaking of their bitterest rivals, there will be fireworks when Los Angeles FC face LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer.
District 9 Ultras and Black Army 1850 are considered the club's biggest supporters groups and it has to be noted that they used to support Chivas USA. Los Angeles FC were founded on October 30, 2014.
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