Our prediction for this MLS match:
Dallas will try to put an end to their five-game winless run in MLS when they take on Seattle Sounders on Sunday morning. The Toros do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team losing four of their last five league matches, but the Toyota Stadium clash could be the turning point for Nico Estevez’s men. Both Velasco and Geovane Jesus are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
The Sounders, on the other hand, aim to build on a thrilling 5-0 win over CF Montreal. Seattle have regained a much-needed confidence, but beating Dallas on the road is easier said than done. You should bear in mind that under 2.5 goals have been netted in nine of the previous ten meetings between the two teams. All Leo Chu, Pedro De la Vega, Braudilio Rodrigues, and Reed Baker-Whiting are sidelined with injuries for the away team.
Highlighted Player (Albert Rusnak):
Born in Vyskov, Czech Republic on July 7, 1994, Slovakia international Albert Rusnak began his youth career in KAC Kosice. In 1997 he moved to MFK Kosice where he was talent-spotted by Manchester City scouts. However, he did not see any game action for the Citizens in the Premier League as he was immediately loaned to Oldham City.
After making only two appearances for the Latics, the Slovak moved to Birmingham City in 2014. After ending his loan spell with Cambuur, Albert Rusnak moved to FC Groningen in 2015 and it has to be noted that he scored nine goals in 61 appearances for the Dutch club in the Eredivisie.
In the winter of 2017 Rusnak joined MLS club Real Salt Lake for an undisclosed fee. Speaking of his international career, Albert Rusnak made his debut with the Slovakia national team on November 15, 2016 in a goalless draw with Austria. His father, also called Albert Rusnak, used to play football as well.
Highlighted Team (FC Dallas):
Despite making it to the 2010 MLS Cup final, Dallas eventually failed to win the domestic trophy. The Toros (Bulls) were beaten by Colorado in the final played at BMO Field in Toronto and you should bear in mind that the Rapids scored the winner in the extra time.
That was the first and only time Dallas participated in the MLS Cup final, but in 2016 the club won the Supporters’ Shield and the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Toros play their home games at Toyota Stadium, the venue that was opened in August, 2005. The stadium’s original name was Pizza Hut Park, but in September 2013 it was renamed as Toyota Stadium after Pizza Hut Park left as a main sponsor.
FC Dallas wear red shits with white stripes when playing at home, while their secondary colors are white and blue. Former Ajax and River Plate ace Mauro Rosales, who joined the Toyota Stadium outfit in 2016, is regarded as one of the club most significant stars.