Our prediction for this MLS match:
Minnesota United play host to Vancouver Whitecaps at their Allianz Field in what is expected to be an exciting MLS game. Minnesota United do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team losing each of their last four league matches and, no doubt, they are desperate to get back on course in the Major League Soccer. The good news for the hosts is that midfielder Hassani Dotson is back from suspension, while quartet Alejandro Bran, Carlos Harvey, Tani Oluwaseyi, and Dayne St. Clair are still on the international duty.
The Canadians, on the other hand, aim to build on a 4-3 win over St Louis City. Vancouver Whitecaps are likely to stick to their attacking style of play and we predict that they will take advantage of Minnesota’s shaky defence. Austria midfielder Alessandro Schopf returns from suspension, while both Ali Ahmed and Andres Cubas are still on the international duty.
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.