Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC
Match Time & Date:
29/05/2022
00:00
Prediction: 2-1
San Jose Earthquakes
Los Angeles FC will look to retain top position in the Western Conference when they host San Jose Earthquakes to their Banc of California Stadium. Los Angeles FC quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Austin, with the team beating Columbus on the road, and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of San Jose.
Carlos Vela, who scored the opener at the weekend, is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Escobar, Hollingshead, Tajouri-Shradi, Gaines, Duenas, and Segura should miss out with injuries. The Earthquakes, on the other hand, are undefeated in the previous four league fixtures, but Los Angeles FC will pose a much bigger threat for the visiting side than their previous rivals. Both Gilbert Fuentes and George Asomani are out of contention with injuries for the visiting side.
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.
