Our prediction for this MLS match:
Atlanta United
Match Time & Date:
05/05/2024
01:30
Prediction: 2-2
Minnesota United
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host Sunday’s MLS game between Atlanta United and Minnesota United. The Five Stripes are eager to put an end to their four-match winless run and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Loons. South Africa forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane should be recalled to the starting XI following his fine performance in a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City, while all Xande Silva, Derrick Williams, and Jamal Thiare remain in the recovery room.
Minnesota United, on the other hand, are eyeing their third consecutive league win. As Eric Ramsay’s troops have been producing fine displays on the road this season, we predict that they are going to grab something from the match. The likes of Hassani Dotson, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Hugo Bacarach, and Emanuel Reynoso should miss out with injuries for the visiting side. Atlanta defender should have former Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki at bay.
Highlighted Player (Wil Trapp):
Wil Trapp is an American footballer who plays for Columbus Crew in MLS as a midfielder. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Trapp played for Akron Zips during his college career and in 2013 he returned to his hometown club Columbus Crew. Over the years the 173-cm tall footballer has established himself as a first-team regular and thanks to his thrilling performances in the Major League Soccer, he earned a place in the USA national team.
Wil Trapp made his USA debut on January 28, 2015 in a 3-2 loss to Chile. The Columbus man did well to wear captain’s armband in a friendly game against Bosnia and Herzegovina in January, 2018. Speaking of his club success, Trapp made it to the Eastern Conference play-offs with Columbus in 2015. His main position is defensive midfielder, but he is used as a centre midfielder as well.
The American footballer graduated from Lincoln High School where he was named the 2010 NSCAA National High School Player of the Year.
Highlighted Team (Atlanta United):
Atlanta United is a Major League Soccer club and they were founded on April 16, 2014. They are based in Atlanta, Georgia and they will make their debut in MLS in 2017. Arthur Blank is the club’s owner and Bobby Dodd Stadium is Atlanta United’s home ground.
Arthur Blank is an American businessman, who is well known for his ownership of the NFL club Atlanta Falcons. The venue was opened on September 27, 1913 and its’ current capacity is 60.316. However, it has to be noted that the team will play first eight home games of the 2017 season at Bobby Dodd Stadium, while the latter nine fixtures will be hosted by Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Speaking of the club’s colors, Atlanta United footballers wear black and red shirts and black shorts with a little bit of gold mixed in. Gerardo Martino, who used to be in charge of La Liga side Barcelona in the past, will coach Atlanta United in the 2017 MLS season. Tata Martino won the Spanish Super Cup with Barca, while making it to the Copa America final with Argentina on two occasions (2015, 2016).
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