Our prediction for this MLS match:
Real Salt Lake will try to recover from back-to-back losses to New York Red Bulls and Charlotte as they welcome Minnesota United to their America First Field on Sunday morning. The Royals have suffered a dip in form in the Major League Soccer, but the bookies still see them as favourites to win this match. USA midfielder Diego Luna is back from suspension, while all Matthew Bell, Javain Brown, Zac MacMath, and Mason Stajduhar miss out with injuries.
The Loons, meanwhile, desperately needed a win against Seattle Sounders and they managed to get one thanks to Joaquin Pereira’s goal. Minnesota United, though, are not regarded as good travellers, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on draw. Both Hassani Dotson and Ho-yeon Jung are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the visiting team.
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.