Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC will look to build on the US Open Cup win over Las Vegas Lights when they take on Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday morning. The Black and Gold are eager to start climbing the standings and, no doubt, the Vancouver game could be the turning point for Steve Cherundolo’s troops. Both David Martinez and Lorenzo Dellavalle remain in the recovery room, while Sierra Leone international Kei Kamara is widely expected to return to the starting XI.
The Whitecaps, on the other hand, head into the match following back-to-back draws with New York Red Bulls and Austin FC. Even though Vancouver have been producing fine performances on the road this term, home win should be considered as Los Angeles FC are a real force to be reckoned with at home. Speaking of the visiting side, midfielder Damir Kreilrach remains on the sidelines with an ankle problem.
Highlighted Team (Los Angeles FC):
Seeing that Los Angeles FC will be competing in Major League Soccer from the 2018 season, the club chiefs did well to reinforce the squad. Several high-profile players joined the club in the winter of 2018, with Mexican ace Carlos Vela being the biggest name to sign a deal with LAFC.
The new expansion team will host their rivals at Banc of California, the stadium which is planned to be opened on April 29, 2018. The venue should hold up to 22,000 spectators. Los Angeles FC will be coached by Bob Bradley in the 2018 MLS campaign and they will be wearing black and gold kits in the USA professional soccer league. Speaking of their bitterest rivals, there will be fireworks when Los Angeles FC face LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer.
District 9 Ultras and Black Army 1850 are considered the club's biggest supporters groups and it has to be noted that they used to support Chivas USA. Los Angeles FC were founded on October 30, 2014.