Our prediction for this MLS match:
New England Revolution play host to Vancouver Whitecaps at their Gillette Stadium in what is expected to be a close MLS encounter. The Revs aim to build on back-to-back wins over Nashville and New York Red Bulls, but they will have a big fish to fry against Vancouver. Both Noel Buck and Henrich Ravas are back from the international duty, while defender Henry Kessler serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
The Canadian outfit, on the other hand, proved their worth in back-to-back wins over Sporting Kansas City and Colorado Rapids, but seeing that New England are tough to beat at home, we are tempted to put our money on draw. Defender Sam Adekugbe should be the only absentee in the visiting team, while fit-again midfielder Damir Kreilach should once again start from the bench. In their last meeting in the Major League Soccer the two sides played out a goalless draw.
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.