Our prediction for this MLS match:
Minnesota United will look to put an end to their three-match winless run when they face Toronto on Sunday morning. The Loons aim to stay in the playoffs berth and they are surely capable of beating in front of home fans. The likes of Robin Lod, Mikael Marques, Ryen Jiba, and Bakaye Dibassy are out of contention through injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
The Reds, on the other hand, have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team losing to Austin, beating DC United, while sharing the spoils with Chicago Fire. Toronto, though, are on a three-game losing run on the road and we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Minnesota United’s party at Allianz Field. The visitors will be without Adama Diomande, Coello Camarero, Shane ONeill, Jonathan Osorio, Victor Vazquez, and Michael Bradley in Sunday’s encounter.
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 (Toronto FC):
Toronto is a club based in Canada, but they have been competing in Major League Soccer since 2007. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment own both the soccer club and National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs. BMO Field is the club’s home ground and the capacity of the stadium is 30.000.
The Canadian outfit impressed in the 2016 MLS Cup and they faced Seattle Sounders in the title game at BMO Field. However, the Canadians were more than unfortunate not to lift the silverware as they were beaten by the Sounders on penalties.
Speaking of the Canadian Championship, Toronto FC won their fifth domestic title in 2016, with the team beating Vancouver Whitecaps in the final of the tournament. Montreal Impact are considered the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in meetings between the two Canadian sides. Toronto FC’s home kit is red and it is no surprise they are nicknamed the Reds. It has to be noted that the club was founded back in 2005.