Our prediction for this MLS match:
FC Dallas
Match Time & Date:
01/06/2025
02:30
Prediction: 1-1
Philadelphia Union
FC Dallas and Philadelphia Union square off against each other at Toyota Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Sunday’s program. The Toros are on a five-game winless run in the Major League Soccer and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Philadelphia. With Osaze Urhoghide limping off with injury in the last league match, Lalas Abubakar is widely expected to sneak into the starting XI.
The U’s, on the other hand, have won three of their last four league matches. Philadelphia Union have been in a much better form of late than Dallas, but given their recent struggles in meetings with Toros, we are tempted to bet on draw this time out. Both Neil Pierre and Ian Glavinovich remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the away team.
Highlighted Player (Luciano Acosta):
Luciano Acosta is a professional footballer who plays for DC United as an attacking midfielder. Acosta was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on May 31, 1994 and he started his senior career at his hometown club Boca Juniors. After scoring 2 goals in 25 appearances for the famous Argentine club, the 160-cm tall footballer joined Estudiantes on loan in 2016.
In 2017 he moved to DC United and he has been playing for the MlS club ever since. Luciano Acosta impressed in the 2018 season, with the Argentina international scoring 10 goals, while providing 15 assists for his teammates in the process. Despite producing thrilling showings in the 2018 MLS campaign, he has yet to earn a call-up for the Argentina national football team.
Acosta’s main position is attacking midfielder, but he is capable of playing as both second striker and centre forward as well. He has a contract with DC United which should expire on December 31, 2019 and his preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Philadelphia Union):
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Union is an American soccer club that compete in Major League Soccer. The U have been participating in MLS since 2010, but they have yet to win the domestic trophy. Philadelphia welcome their opponents at Talen Energy Stadium, the venue that was opened on June 27, 2010 and current capacity of the stadium is 18.500.
The U made it to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final on two occasions (2014, 2015), but they were beaten by Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City respectively in the title games. The likes of D.C. United and New York Red Bulls are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals, but they share a rivalry with Seattle Sounders as well.
Philadelphia’s colors are navy blue and gold, but they wear white shirts and white socks when playing on the road. USA international Freddy Adu is one of the most notable footballers who player for the U in the past. The former Benfica man scored seven goals in 37 appearances for Philadelphia Union in MLS.
