Our prediction for this MLS match:
Columbus Crew
Match Time & Date:
09/12/2023
22:00
Prediction: 1-1
Los Angeles FC
All eyes will be on Lower.com Field when Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC go head to head in the 2023 MLS Cup final. Wilfried Nancy’s troops booked their place in the big final thanks to a hard-fought 3-2 win over Cincinnati and they are now on a quest to clinch their third MLS trophy, but they face a tough challenge in Saturday’s showdown. Will Sands should be the only absentee in the home team.
The Black and Gold, on the other hand, proved their worth in a 2-0 win over Houston Dynamo. Carlos Vela and Co. are eager to defend their title, but beating Columbus at Lower.com Field is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we predict the winner will be decided after extra-time or penalties. Los Angeles FC head coach Steve Cherundolo has a full squad to choose from for the decider.
Highlighted Player (Carlos Vela):
Over the years Carlos Vela has established himself as one of best Mexican players. Vela was born in Cancun, Mexico, on March 1, 1989 and he played for Guadalajara before joining Arsenal youth school in 2005. The pacey left-footed winger played only 29 games for the Gunners in the Premier League before signing a deal with Real Sociedad.
Carlos Vela played for the likes of Celta Vigo, Salamanca, Osasuna and WBA on loan as well before joining the Basque outfit. Nowadays, the Mexican forward is a Los Angeles FC player and it has to be noted that he scored 14 goals in 29 appearances for the club in the 2018 MLS Season. He is naturally gifted player, quick, intelligent and with very good technique.
Carlos Vela did well to win two CONCACAF Gold Cups with Mexico national football team (2009, 2015) and he was named Real Sociedad player of the year in the 2011/2012 and the 2013/2014 seasons. His main position is right winger, but he is used as a second striker and a centre-forward as well.
Highlighted Team (Columbus Crew):
Columbus Crew are an American soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The Black & Gold participate in the Eastern Conference and in 2008 they won both the conference and the MLS CUP final. Columbus Crew defeated New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup final, with the likes of Moreno, Marshall and Hejduk scoring for the Black & Gold in the title game.
The club welcome their rivals at Mapfre Stadium, the venue which was opened on May, 15 1999. The current capacity of the stadium is 19.968 and it has to be noted that Mapfre Stadium is the first soccer-specific venue ever built for a MLS club.
A number of high-profile players were part of Columbus Crew in the past, but Guillermo Barros Schelotto is the most famous footballer that wore the black and yellow shirt. Schelotto played for Columbus Crew from 2007 to 2010 and during his spell with the Mapfre Stadium outfit the Black & Gold won the aforementioned MLS Cup.
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