Our prediction for this MLS match:
Chicago Fire
Match Time & Date:
19/06/2022
02:00
Prediction: 1-1
DC United
Chicago Fire play host to DC United at their Soldier Field in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. Chicago aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to New York City and Toronto, with the team eyeing their first league win since March 19, 2022. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of DC United.
The capital club, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-1 loss to New York Red Bulls, which is probably the main reason why away win should not be considered. A close encounter is on the cards at Soldier Field, and we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. All Gaoussou Samake, Andy Najar, Moses Nyeman, and Adrien Perez are out of contention with injuries for the away side.
Highlighted Player (Francisco Calvo):
Francisco Calvo is a product of Sarprissa football academy. The Costa Rica international started his senior career at his homeland club Herediano, playing as a defender. Calvo played for the likes of Perez Zeledon, Nordsjaelland, Santos and Sarprissa before joining Minnesota United in 2017 and it has to be noted that he made his MLS debut on March 4, 2017 in a 5-1 loss to Portland Timbers.
The Costa Rica defender quickly proved his worth in the Major League Soccer and in 2018 he was selected as an MLS All-Star, becoming the first ever Loons player to receive the honour. As for his international career, Francisco Calvo made his Costa Rica debut on July 2, 2011 in a Copa America loss to Colombia.
The Minnesota United man is used as both centre and left back and his preferred foot is left. Calvo was born in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, on July 8, 1992.
Highlighted Team (DC United):
D.C. United have been participating in the Eastern Conference of the MLS since 1996. The capital club play their home games at RFK Stadium Washington and they are nicknamed the Black and Red. D.C. United won their fourth MLS Cup in 2004 and in 1998 the club clinched the Copa Interamericana trophy by beating Vasco da Gama of Brazil in the title game.
The Black and Red won the Eastern Conference on five occasions (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004) and, as a result, they are regarded as one of the most successful clubs in the history of MLS.
Andy Najar, Eddie Pope, Jaime Moreno, John Harkes, Ryan Nelsen, Christian Gomez, Nick Rimando, Richie Williams, Clyde Simms, Tony Sanneh, Marco Etcheverry and Santino Quaranta are some of the club’s most famous players. Speaking of D.C. United fans, the club has four big supporters groups: La Norte, La Barra Brava, the Screaming Eagles and La Norte and the club’s mascot is Talon, the bald eagle.
