Our prediction for this MLS match:
FC Dallas
Match Time & Date:
05/07/2021
02:30
Prediction: 3-2
Vancouver Whitecaps
Dallas will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over New England Revolution when they take on Vancouver Whitecaps at Toyota Stadium. The Toros continue with their old habit of producing much better displays at home than on the travels, and they are eager to extend their unbeaten run at Toyota Stadium. Teenager Ricardo Pepi, who scored a brace in the triumph over the Revs, is likely to keep his place in the starting XI.
The Canadian outfit, on the other hand, continue to struggle at the back, with the team conceding 11 goals in total in the previous six league fixtures. Vancouver are stuck at the bottom of the Western Conference, and we do not believe that they are capable of grabbing something from Monday’s clash. In their last meeting in MLS the two teams played out a 2-2 draw.
Highlighted Player (Matt Hedges):
Matthew Hedges is a 193-cm tall centre back who was born in Rochester, New York on April 1, 1990. At the age of 18 he started his college career at Butler Bulldogs and in 2011 he moved to North Carolina Tar Heels. After scoring 18 goals in total in college football, Matt played for Reading United before joining MLS club FC Dallas.
The American footballer has been playing for FC Dallas since 2012 and in 2016 he won both US Open Cup and Supporters’ Shield with the Toros. Matthew Hedges made his debut for USA national soccer team on February 8, 2015, coming as a substittute in the 72nd minute in a friendly against Panama.
2017 was the most successful year of his career as he won the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the Yenks. USA defeated Jamaica 2-1 in the title game, but Matt Hedges was not given an opportunity to play in the final. His preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Vancouver Whitecaps):
Vancouver Whitecaps are yet another Canadian side that compete in Major League Soccer. Vancouver began play in the USA top flight in 2011 and one year later they became the first Canadian outfit to book their place in the MLS Cup play-offs. However, star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy proved to be a big catch for the Whitecaps in the knockout round. Vancouver, though, did remarkably well to win the Canadian Championship in 2015, with the team beating Montreal Impact in the title game.
In 2016 they made it to the final of the tournament as well, but Toronto FC eventually won the trophy. The Whitecaps are owned by Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Steve Nash, the former NBA star, and they play their home matches at BC Place. Speaking of MLS games, the capacity of the venue is 22.120 and you should know that the stadium was opened back in 1983. The Caps wear white shirts and white shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is blue.
