Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC
Match Time & Date:
09/07/2023
04:30
Prediction: 3-1
San Jose Earthquakes
Los Angeles FC will look to recover from a 2-1 loss to their local rivals Los Angeles Galaxy when they face San Jose Earthquakes at their BMO Stadium. Carlos Vela and Co. are on a three-game losing run in MLS, but Sunday’s clash could be the turning point for the reigning champions. Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau is banned for the match, while both Jesus Murillo and Sergi Palencia are sidelined with injuries. Aaron Long is on international duty.
San Jose, on the other hand, aim to put an end to their four-match winless run in the Major League Soccer, but seeing that Los Angeles FC are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we do not believe that the visitors are capable of grabbing something from the match. Forward Cade Cowell is representing USA at the 2023 Gold Cup, while midfielder Jackson Yueill misses out through suspension. Both Michael Baldisimo and Nathan Cardoso remain in the treatment 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 (San Jose Earthquakes):
San Jose Earthquakes are members of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. The Quakes have been participating in the league since 1996 and they won their first MLS Cup trophy in 2001. Back then San Jose outplayed star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game, but it has to be noted that they scored the winner in the extra time.
Two years later the Quakes managed to repeat the success, with the team beating Chicago Fire in the 2003 MLS Cup final. Avaya Stadium is the home ground of San Jose Earthquakes and the capacity of the venue is 18.000. The construction of the stadium cost no less than $100 million and the venue was opened in March, 2015. The club’s home colors are blue and black, whilst the Quakes wear white and red shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels.
Chris Wondolowski is the club’s biggest star and he has been playing for San Jose Earthquakes since 2009. The USA ace has 121 league goals on his account ahead of the start of the 2017 season.
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