Our prediction for this MLS match:
Gillette Stadium will host Thursday’s MLS game between New England Revolution and Colorado Rapids. The Revs have been scoring goals for fun of late, with the team netting 2+ goals in each of their previous six league fixtures. New England have already clinched top position in the Eastern Conference, but they surely want to finish the regulation season in style. Poland international Buksa is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring a brace in the 2-2 draw with Orlando City.
The Rapids, on the other hand, are vying for top position in the Western Conference. Colorado did well to beat Portland in their last league match, but beating New England on the road is easier said than done. Anyhow, a close encounter is on the cards at Gillette Stadium, and we are tempted to put our money on draw. Diego Rubio should continue to lead the line for the visitors after finding the net in the last league match.
Highlighted Player (Antonio Delamea Mlinar):
Antonio Delamea Mlinar is a Slovenian footballer who plays for New England Revolution in MLS. Milnar was born in Celje, Slovenia on 10 June, 1991 and his main position is centre back. The New England Revolution defender played for the likes of Celje, Sampion, Aluminij and Interblock during his youth career and he signed his first professional contract with Interblock senior team.
Mlinar scored one goal in 23 league appearances for “the Gamblers” from 2008 to 2011 and in 2011 he joined Slovenian giants Olimpija Ljubljana. He played an important role in the capital club for seven years, but in 2017 he decided to take a step forward in his career.
Mlinar signed a deal with New England Revolution in January, 2017 and he has been playing for the Revs ever since. He made his debut for the Slovenia national team against Poland in November, 2016, replacing Miral Samardzic in the second half of the match.
Highlighted Team (Colorado Rapids):
Colorado Rapids is a Major League Soccer club and they compete in the USA professional soccer league as a member of the Western Conference. Colorado began their play in MLS back in 1996 and 14 years later they managed to win the MLS Cup trophy. The Rapids recorded a 2-1 win over FC Dallas in the final of the tournament, with George John scoring the winner for Gary Smith’s team in the extra time. Colorado made it to the MLS Cup final in 1997 as well, but D.C. United proved to be a big catch for the club in the title game.
The Rapids play their home games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and the venue has been Colorado’s home ground since 2007. It has to be noted that the likes of Tim Howard, Carlos Valderama, Claudio Lopez and Jermaine Jones were all part of the club in the past. Colorado’s colors are red, sky blue and white, but they were yellow shirts and blue shorts when playing on the travels.