Our prediction for this MLS match:
Philadelphia Union
Match Time & Date:
18/07/2024
01:30
Prediction: 2-0
New England Revolution
Philadelphia Union will look to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Toronto FC when they face New England Revolution at their Subaru Park. The U’s are eyeing their first home win since March 30, 2024 and we are positive that they are going to leave their hearts on the field in Thursday’s clash. Talented forward Quinn Sullivan is pushing for a start, while both Andre Blake and Isaiah LeFlore continue to miss out with injuries.
The Revs, on the other hand, have suffered three defeats in the previous four league matches. As the visitors are eager to get back on course as well, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. New England’s injury list remains pretty long, including the likes of Noel Buck, Dylan Borrero, Nick Lima, Ema Boateng, Carles Gil, Peyton Miller, Tomas Chancalay, and Nacho Gil.
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 Caribbean 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 (New England Revolution):
Unlike famous NFL club New England Patriots, the Revolution have yet to win the domestic trophy. New England participated five times in the MLS Cup final, but they were more than fortunate not to lift the silverware. The Revs played their last final in 2014, with the team losing to LA Galaxy in the title game at StubHub Center. New England Revolution, though, clinched the North American SuperLiga trophy in 2008 and that is considered as the club’s biggest success.
It has to be noted that the Revs defeated Houston Dynamo on penalties in the final of the tournament. New England Revolution were founded in 1994 and Gillette Stadium is the home ground of the club. Legendary defender Alexi Lalas played for the Revolution (1996-1997) and he scored three goals for the Gillette Stadium outfit. Fellow USA ace Clint Dempsey was part of the team as well and you should know that he netted 25 goals in 71 league appearances for the club.
