Our prediction for this MLS match:
Real Salt Lake will look to build on a 3-1 win over New York Red Bulls when they face Houston Dynamo at America First Field. The Royals were producing fine performances in the Major League Soccer before the League Cup break, with the team beating the likes of Toronto, Orlando City, and New York Red Bulls, while sharing the spoils with Sporting Kansas City and they are surely capable of making life difficult for Houston Dynamo, who are not regarded as good travellers. Brayan Vera is banned for the match, while both Pablo Ruiz and Zack Farnsworth are sidelined with injuries.
The Orange Crush, on the other hand, continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels. In their last meeting in the MLS at the venue Real Salt Lake hammered Houston Dynamo 3-0. The likes of Teenage Hadebe, Tate Schmitt, and Ifunanyachi Achara are injured for the visiting side.
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.