Our prediction for this MLS match:
FC Dallas
Match Time & Date:
05/07/2018
01:00 GMT
Prediction: 1-2
Atlanta United
Dallas will be looking to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Minnesota United when they take on Atlanta United at their Toyota Stadium in what is expected to be a real football festival. The Toros quickly bounced back from a heavy 3-0 loss to New York Red Bulls and, as a result, they are level on points with first-placed Sporting Kansas City. Dallas have been impressive at home ground so far this season, which is giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Thursday’s football match. Atlanta United, on the other hand, outclassed Orlando City 4-0 in their last league fixture, with Josef Martinez scoring his 15th goal of the season. The Colombian attacker looks unstoppable at the moment and we predict that he is going to pose a big threat for the opposition defenders. Atlanta are more of a team than Dallas, in our opinion, and away win should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Jesse Gonzalez):
Jesse Gonzalez is a Mexican footballer who was born on May 25, 1995 in Edenton, North Carolina, United States of America. Gonzalez played for FC Dallas during his youth career and the goalkeeper made 17 league appearances for the senior team as well. In 2015 he was loaned to Pittsburg Riverhounds and it has to be noted that he played only one game for the club. After ending his loan spell with Pittsburg he returned to FC Dallas, but he was in Chris Seitz’s shadow during the 2016 season. Jesse Gonzalez has seven caps for Mexico U20 team and he made one appearance for Mexico U23 team as well. Jess Gonzalez, who grew up in Texas, wears number 1 on his shirt. Coach Jose Antonio Radilla helped Gonzalez make great progress during his youth career. The Mexican shoot-stopper has a deal with Dallas FC which expires on December 31, 2017.
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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