Our prediction for this MLS match:
Houston Dynamo and Seattle Sounders square off against each other at Shell Energy Stadium in what is expected to be a close MLS encounter. The Orange Crush are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and a win over Seattle Sounders will see them keep their place in top seven. Both McKinze Gaines and Nelson Quinones are sidelined with injuries, while there are no suspended players in the home team.
Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over Minnesota United. As the Sounders have already suffered six defeats on the road this term, we predict that the hosts are going to emerge triumphant in the midweek clash. Midfielder Paul Rothrock should be recalled to the starting XI after sealing the victory against the Loons, while both Pedro De la Vega and Nathan Cardoso remain in the recovery room.
Highlighted Team (Seattle Sounders):
Seattle Sounders are an American soccer club that compete in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. The Sounders are owned by the likes of Joe Roth, Paul Allen, Drew Carey and Adrian Hanauer and they play their home games at CenturyLink Field.
The club won the 2016 MLS Cup, with the team beating Toronto FC on penalties in the trophy game at BMO Field. Swiss goalkeeper Stefan Frei won the MVP honor after pulling off several brilliant saves in the 2016 MLS Cup final.
Winning of the MLS Cup is undisputedly the club’s biggest success, but it has to be noted that the Sounders clinched the Supporters’ Shield trophy in 2014. Seattle hold rivalry with Portland Timbers, but Vancouver Whitecaps are regarded as the club’s bitter rivals as well.
Experienced attacker Clint Dempsey is undisputedly the club’s most significant star and he has been playing for the CenturyLink Field outfit since 2014. He scored eight goals in the league in the 2016 season and, no doubt, he helped the Sounders win their first ever MLS Cup.