Our prediction for this MLS match:
Buoyed by a thrilling 4-1 win over Portland Timbers, Minnesota United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Austin FC on Sunday morning. The Loons have suffered only one loss at home this season, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Austin. Michael Boxall serves a one-game ban, whereas all Franco Fragapane, Mikael Marques, Kemar Lawrence, Robin Lod, and Ryen Jiba are out of contention with injuries.
The visitors, on the other hand, shared the spoils with Inter Miami following back-to-back wins over Dallas and Houston Dynamo. Austin, though, have been struggling on the travels of late, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on Minnesota United. As for the away side, both Zan Kolmanic and Leo Vaisanen remain on the sidelines through injuries.
Highlighted Player (Wil Trapp):
Wil Trapp is an American footballer who plays for Columbus Crew in MLS as a midfielder. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Trapp played for Akron Zips during his college career and in 2013 he returned to his hometown club Columbus Crew. Over the years the 173-cm tall footballer has established himself as a first-team regular and thanks to his thrilling performances in the Major League Soccer, he earned a place in the USA national team.
Wil Trapp made his USA debut on January 28, 2015 in a 3-2 loss to Chile. The Columbus man did well to wear captain’s armband in a friendly game against Bosnia and Herzegovina in January, 2018. Speaking of his club success, Trapp made it to the Eastern Conference play-offs with Columbus in 2015. His main position is defensive midfielder, but he is used as a centre midfielder as well.
The American footballer graduated from Lincoln High School where he was named the 2010 NSCAA National High School Player of the Year.
Highlighted Team (Minnesota United):
Based in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area, Minnesota United are a professional soccer club that will compete in the Western Conference in the Major League Soccer from 2017. The Loons will make their MLS debut against Portland Timbers on March 4, 2017 and, no doubt, they have big ambitions for the forthcoming season.
Minnesota United are the sixth team to join MLS from a lower division and they will welcome their rivals at TCF Bank Stadium. The capacity of the stadium is 52.525 and it was opened in September, 2009. Bill McGuire is the club’s owner and he is on a quest to turn Minnesota United into a top-table side in the Western Conference.
Adrian Heath will be in charge of the club in the 2017 season and it has to be noted that the English tactician used to train the likes of Manchester City, Everton, Aston Villa and Espanyol in the past. You should know that the club was founded on March 25, 2015.