Our prediction for this MLS match:
Orlando City
Match Time & Date:
15/09/2022
00:00
Prediction: 2-2
Atlanta United
Exploria Stadium will host Thursday’s MLS game between Orlando City and Atlanta United, the two playoffs-chasing sides. Orlando City aim to make amends for a heavy 5-1 loss to Philadelphia Union, and there is every chance Oscar Pareja will make changes to the starting XI that faced the U’s. Both Ivan Angulo and Facundo Torres are pushing for a start, while all Jack Lynn, Alexandre Pato, and Joey DeZart are sidelined with injuries for the home team.
The Five Stripes, on the other hand, aim to build on a 4-2 win over Toronto. Anyhow, a high-scoring affair is on the cards as both sides will go for a victory in the midweek clash. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be Juan Jose Sanchez, who scored a hat-trick at the weekend, while all Emerson Hyndman, Miles Robinson, Brad Guzan, Dylan Castanheira, and Osvaldo Alonso miss out with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Sebastián Méndez):
Born in Mira, Ecuador, on April 26, 1997, Sebastian Mendez plays for Major League Soccer club Orlando City as a midfielder. Mendez began his youth career at Independiente del Valle and he continued playing for the Ecuadorian side at senior level.
After scoring four goals in 81 appearances in the league for Independiente, the Ecuador international moved to Orlando City in 2019, but it has to be noted that he played for Cultural Leonesa on loan in the past as well. Mendez made his MLS debut against New York City on March 2, 2019 and he was replaced by Nani in the 70th minute.
As for his international career, the Orlando City midfielder played his first ever match for the Ecuador national team on September, 12, 2019 against Guatemala. The Ecuadorians won the game 2-0, with Mendez being replaced in 73rd minute of the match. His main position is defensive midfielder, but he is capable of playing as a central midfielder as well.
Highlighted Team (Atlanta United):
Atlanta United is a Major League Soccer club and they were founded on April 16, 2014. They are based in Atlanta, Georgia and they will make their debut in MLS in 2017. Arthur Blank is the club’s owner and Bobby Dodd Stadium is Atlanta United’s home ground.
Arthur Blank is an American businessman, who is well known for his ownership of the NFL club Atlanta Falcons. The venue was opened on September 27, 1913 and its’ current capacity is 60.316. However, it has to be noted that the team will play first eight home games of the 2017 season at Bobby Dodd Stadium, while the latter nine fixtures will be hosted by Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Speaking of the club’s colors, Atlanta United footballers wear black and red shirts and black shorts with a little bit of gold mixed in. Gerardo Martino, who used to be in charge of La Liga side Barcelona in the past, will coach Atlanta United in the 2017 MLS season. Tata Martino won the Spanish Super Cup with Barca, while making it to the Copa America final with Argentina on two occasions (2015, 2016).
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