Our football match prediction:
Philadelphia Union
Match Time & Date:
23/06/2018
22:00 GMT
Prediction: 1-1
Vancouver Whitecaps
Philadelphia Union play host to Vancouver Whitecaps at Talen Energy Stadium. The U aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to the likes of Atlanta United and Toronto, whereas the Whitecaps want to build on a thrilling 5-2 win over Orlando City. The Canadian outfit have been scoring goals for fun in the first half of the season, but they struggle at the back and that is the main reason why we are not tempted to put our money on the visitors this time out. It is well known that Philadelphia Union are tough to beat at home and, taking everything into account, we predict the two teams are going to share the spoils Talen Energy Stadium. In their last meeting in the Major League Soccer the two teams played out a goalless draw and the history is likely to repeat itself.
Highlighted Player (Andre Blake):
Andre Blake is a Jamaican goalkeeper who plays for MLS club Philadelphia Union. Blake was born in May Pen, Jamaica, on November 21, 1990, but he went to the UConn college in United States of America. The 193-cm-tall shoot-stopper spent three years playing college football and in 2014 he signed a professional contract with Philadelphia Union. Andre Blake made his debut for the U in July 2014 in a friendly game against Crystal Palace and he played his first MLS match against Montreal Impact. Speaking of his international career, the goalkeeper made his Jamaica debut on March 2, 2014 in a 2-0 victory over Barbados. Later that year Andre Blake won the Carribbean Cup with the Reggae Boyz as they defeated Trinidad and Tobago on penalties in the title game. Over the years Blake has established himself as a first-team regular and, no doubt, there is a bright future ahead of him. The Philadelphia Union shoot-stopper wears the number 18 on his shirt.
Highlighted Team (Vancouver Whitecaps):
Vancouver Whitecaps are yet another Canadian side that compete in Major League Soccer. Vancouver began play in the USA top flight in 2011 and one year later they became the first Canadian outfit to book their place in the MLS Cup play-offs. However, star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy proved to be a big catch for the Whitecaps in the knockout round. Vancouver, though, did remarkably well to win the Canadian Championship in 2015, with the team beating Montreal Impact in the title game. In 2016 they made it to the final of the tournament as well, but Toronto FC eventually won the trophy. The Whitecaps are owned by Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Steve Nash, the former NBA star, and they play their home matches at BC Place. Speaking of MLS games, the capacity of the venue is 22.120 and you should know that the stadium was opened back in 1983. The Caps wear white shirts and white shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is blue.
