Our prediction for this MLS match:
Real Salt Lake will be aiming to make amends for back-to-back losses to San Jose Earthquakes and FC Dallas when they take on Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday morning. The Royals have been struggling at the back of late, with the team losing four of their last five league matches and, no doubt, they would be happy with one point from Sunday’s showdown. Both Erik Holt and Pablo Ruiz are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
The Canadian outfit, on the other hand, aim to recover from a heavy 4-1 loss to Houston Dynamo. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in the America First Field clash, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. All Sam Adekugbe, Thomas Hasal, and Luis Martins miss out with injuries for 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.