Our prediction for this MLS match:
Real Salt Lake will look to make amends for a 4-1 loss to Houston Dynamo when they take on FC Dallas at America First Field. The Royals continue with their old habit of producing fine performances on the road, while struggling on the travels and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to win Thursday’s clash. Midfielder Bode Hidalgo is pushing for a start, while both Cristian Arango and Alexandros Katranis are banned for the match.
The Toros, on the other hand, head into the match following a goalless draw with Vancouver Whitecaps. As Dallas are undefeated in the previous five encounters with Real Salt Lake in the MLS, the share of spoils is on the cards at America First Field. Both Kamungo and Farrington are pushing for a start as head coach Peter Luccin is expected to shuffle his pack against the Royals.
Highlighted Team (Real Salt Lake):
Real Salt Lake joined Major League Soccer in 2005 as an expansion team of the league and four years later they won their first MLS Cup. The Royals faced star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game at Qwest Field in Seattle and Jason Kreis’ troops defeated David Beckham and Co. on penalties.
In 2013 Real Salt Lake made it to the MLS Cup final for the second time in the club’s history, but they were beaten by Sporting Kansas City on penalties this time out. The Royals participated in the CONCACAF Champions League final in 2011 as well, but Monterrey of Mexico eventually won the title. Real Salt Lake footballers wear red shirts and blue shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is white.
The likes of Clint Mathis, Jeff Cunningham and Eddie Pope are some of the notable footballers who played for the club in the past. Jeff Cunningham scored 19 goals in 32 appearances in the league for the Royals.