Our prediction for this MLS match:
Austin FC
Match Time & Date:
23/07/2021
03:30
Prediction: 1-1
Seattle Sounders
Austin and Seattle Sounders, the two hit-by-injuries teams, take on each other at Q2 Stadium on Friday morning. Austin head into the match without Gallagher, Hoesen, Lima, Schoenfeld, Segura, and Sweat, who are sidelined with injuries, whereas Daniel Pereira is rated doubtful for the match. You should bear in mind that the newcomers are eyeing their fourth win of the process.
Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, aim to retain top position in the Western Conference, but given the number of absentees in the away team, we are tempted to put our money on draw. All Bruin, Delem, Frei, Lodeiro, Morris, O’Neill, and Tolo are injured for the visitors, while both Alex and Cristian Roldan are on international duty with El Salvadord and USA respectively. In their first meeting in the Major League Soccer the two teams played out a goalless draw.
Highlighted Player (Jordy Delem):
Jordy Delem is a Seattle Sounders midfielder who represents Martinique on the international stage. Delem played for the likes of Club Franciscain, Arles-Avignon and Club Franciscain before joining Seattle Sounders in 2016. After making 19 appearances for Seattle Sounders 2 the Martinique footballer signed a first team deal with the MLS club in March, 2017.
It has to be noted that he played as a right back on his Seattle debut against Atlanta United (0-0). Jordy Delem represented Martinique at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, but he failed to impress in a 3-1 loss to Mexico. The 180-cm-tall player was born in Le Francois, Martinique and he has a contract with Seattle Sounders which expires in December, 2017.
His main position is defensive midfield, but, as previously mentioned, he is capable of playing as a full back as well. Jordy Delem has both Martinique and France passports, but he decided to represent les Matinino on the international stage.
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.
