Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC
Match Time & Date:
04/03/2023
22:30
Prediction: 2-0
Portland Timbers
Los Angeles will look to kick off the new MLS season in style when they take on Portland Timbers on Saturday evening. The reigning champions were not in action at the weekend as the Los Angeles derby was postponed due to bad weather, and, no doubt, they are eager to pick up all three points from the opener. Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau is banned for the match, while the opposition back-line should have Mexico ace Carlos Vela at bay.
The Timbers, on the other hand, defeated Sporting Kansas City thanks to Juan David Mosquera’s goal, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Los Angeles FC, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home. As for the away team, Yimmy Chara has joined the likes of Claudio Bravo, Dairo Asprilla, David Ayala, Sebastian Blanco, and Felipe Mora in the recovery room.
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 (Portland Timbers):
Founded in 2009, Portland Timbers is a soccer club based in Portland, Oregon. The Timbers are well known for their green kit and their secondary colours are red and black. Portland welcome their opponents at Providence Park and the capacity of their home ground is 21.144.
The club hold a long-running rivalry with Seattle Sounders as the two clubs used to face each other in the North American Soccer League. In 2015 Portland Timbers did remarkably well to win the MLS Cup and that is considered the club’s biggest success.
The Timbers defeated Columbus Crew in the final of the tournament and it has to be noted that the title game was hosted by Mapfre Stadium (Columbus).
Former Premier League footballer Liam Ridgewell played for Portland in the 2015 MLS Cup final against Columbus Crew. Speaking of the club’s supporters, you should have in mind that the Timbers sold out almost every home game in the MLS. Portland’s main supporters group is the Timbers Army.
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