Our prediction for this MLS match:
New York Red Bulls will look to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Barcelona when they return to action in MLS on Wednesday morning. The Metros play host Colorado Rapids at their Red Bull Arena in what is expected to be an exciting clash. AJ Marcucci remains in the recovery room, while both Lucas Monzon and Wikelman Carmona are major doubts, and the duo will be assessed ahead of the kick-off. Tom Barlow should continue to lead the line for the hosts.
The Rapids, on the other hand, have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team sharing the spoils with Orlando City, beating Los Angeles Galaxy, while losing to Seattle Sounders. Colorado, though, are not regarded as good travellers, and we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling the Metros’ party at Red Bull Arena. All Braian Galvan, Aboubacar Keita, and Oliver Larraz should miss out with injuries for the away team.
Highlighted Player (Daniel Royer):
Daniel Royer is an Austrian winger who was born in Schladming on May 22, 1990. After starting his youth career at local club Schladming, Royer moved to Sturm Graz in 2004. Five years later the 175-cm-tall footballer began his senior career at Pashing and after scoring 6 goals in 25 appearances for the club, he moved to Ried.
Daniel Royer played for the likes of Hannover, Koln, Austria Wien and Midtjylland as well before joining New York Red Bulls in 2016. In the 2017 MLS season the Austria international established himself as a first-team regular, scoring no less than 12 goals in the process.
Speaking of his international career, Royer made his Austria debut on June 3, 2011, replacing Martin Harnik in the EURO 2012 qualifier against Germany. Daniel Royer’s main position is left winger, but is used as a right winger as well. It has to be noted that the Austria international doesn’t have a preferred foot.
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.