Our prediction for this MLS match:
All eyes will be on Rio Tinto Stadium when Real Salt Lake and Dallas take on each other in the Major League Soccer. Real Salt Lake quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Atlanta United, with the team beating Sporting Kansas City 3-0, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Sunday’s clash. Scott Caldwell is a major doubt following his recent positive test for COVID-19, while all Wood, Kreilach, and Farnsworth remain in the recovery room.
The Toros, on the other hand, played out a 1-1 draw with Austin in their last league fixture, with the team extending their winless run to seven games. Dallas are not regarded as good travellers, and given Real Salt Lake’s display in the crushing of the Wizards, home triumph should definitely be considered. Midfielder Lucas Bartlett should be the only absentee in the away team.
Highlighted Player (Justin Meram):
Over the years Justin Meram has established himself as one of the best Iraqi footballers. The centre forward, who is capable of playing as a winger as well, was born in Shelby Charter Township, Michigan on December 4, 1988, but he represents Iraq on the international stage.
During his college career Justin Meram played for the likes of Yavapai Roughriders and Michigan Wolverines and in 2011 he joined MLS club Columbus Crew. Meram scored 37 goals in 188 appearances for the club in MLS before signing a deal with Orlando City in January, 2018.
The Iraq international made his debut for the Lions in a 1-1 draw with DC United on March 4 and he scored his first goal for the club on May 14 in a 2-1 loss to Atlanta United. As for his international career, Justin Meram made his Iraq debut in November, 2014 in a 1-0 defeat to Kuwait. The Orlando City attacker wears the number 9 shirt.
Highlighted Team (FC Dallas):
Despite making it to the 2010 MLS Cup final, Dallas eventually failed to win the domestic trophy. The Toros (Bulls) were beaten by Colorado in the final played at BMO Field in Toronto and you should bear in mind that the Rapids scored the winner in the extra time.
That was the first and only time Dallas participated in the MLS Cup final, but in 2016 the club won the Supporters’ Shield and the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Toros play their home games at Toyota Stadium, the venue that was opened in August, 2005. The stadium’s original name was Pizza Hut Park, but in September 2013 it was renamed as Toyota Stadium after Pizza Hut Park left as a main sponsor.
FC Dallas wear red shits with white stripes when playing at home, while their secondary colors are white and blue. Former Ajax and River Plate ace Mauro Rosales, who joined the Toyota Stadium outfit in 2016, is regarded as one of the club most significant stars.