Our prediction for this MLS match:
Subaru Park will host Sunday’s MLS game between Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders, the two teams who have yet to record a win in the new campaign. The U’s head into the match following back-to-back draws with Chicago Fire and Sporting Kansas City, but they are seen as slim favourites to beat the Sounders in front of home fans. All Julian Carranza, Andre Blake, Isaiah LeFlore, and Leon Flach are all out of contention with injuries for the home team.
The Sounders, on the other hand, failed to turn their dominance into victory in a goalless draw with Austin FC. Anyhow, Seattle Sounders and Philadelphia Union seem to be evenly matched at the moment and we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. Experienced forward Raul Ruidiaz is pushing for a start, while Seattle’s injury list remains unchanged, including the likes of Joao Paulo, Stefan Frei, Yeimar Gomez, and Pedro De la Vega, to name just a few.
Highlighted Player (Albert Rusnak):
Born in Vyskov, Czech Republic on July 7, 1994, Slovakia international Albert Rusnak began his youth career in KAC Kosice. In 1997 he moved to MFK Kosice where he was talent-spotted by Manchester City scouts. However, he did not see any game action for the Citizens in the Premier League as he was immediately loaned to Oldham City.
After making only two appearances for the Latics, the Slovak moved to Birmingham City in 2014. After ending his loan spell with Cambuur, Albert Rusnak moved to FC Groningen in 2015 and it has to be noted that he scored nine goals in 61 appearances for the Dutch club in the Eredivisie.
In the winter of 2017 Rusnak joined MLS club Real Salt Lake for an undisclosed fee. Speaking of his international career, Albert Rusnak made his debut with the Slovakia national team on November 15, 2016 in a goalless draw with Austria. His father, also called Albert Rusnak, used to play football as well.
Highlighted Team (Philadelphia Union):
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Union is an American soccer club that compete in Major League Soccer. The U have been participating in MLS since 2010, but they have yet to win the domestic trophy. Philadelphia welcome their opponents at Talen Energy Stadium, the venue that was opened on June 27, 2010 and current capacity of the stadium is 18.500.
The U made it to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final on two occasions (2014, 2015), but they were beaten by Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City respectively in the title games. The likes of D.C. United and New York Red Bulls are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals, but they share a rivalry with Seattle Sounders as well.
Philadelphia’s colors are navy blue and gold, but they wear white shirts and white socks when playing on the road. USA international Freddy Adu is one of the most notable footballers who player for the U in the past. The former Benfica man scored seven goals in 37 appearances for Philadelphia Union in MLS.