Our prediction for this MLS match:
San Jose Earthquakes
Match Time & Date:
01/09/2024
04:30
Prediction: 2-2
Minnesota United
Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Minnesota United on Sunday morning. The Earthquakes are stuck at the bottom with only 17 points on their account, but the triumph against the Royals gave them a confidence boost. Carlos Gruezo serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards, while all Akapo, Ebobisse, Ricketts, and Marcinkowski remain in the recovery room.
The Loons, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-2 loss to Seattle Sounders. Given San Jose’s defensive vulnerabilities, we believe that punters from all four corners of the world can find value in betting on both teams to score. Midfielder Tani Oluwaseyi is sidelined with injury for the away team, while defender Miguel Tapias misses out through suspension.
Highlighted Player (Wil Trapp):
Wil Trapp is an American footballer who plays for Columbus Crew in MLS as a midfielder. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Trapp played for Akron Zips during his college career and in 2013 he returned to his hometown club Columbus Crew. Over the years the 173-cm tall footballer has established himself as a first-team regular and thanks to his thrilling performances in the Major League Soccer, he earned a place in the USA national team.
Wil Trapp made his USA debut on January 28, 2015 in a 3-2 loss to Chile. The Columbus man did well to wear captain’s armband in a friendly game against Bosnia and Herzegovina in January, 2018. Speaking of his club success, Trapp made it to the Eastern Conference play-offs with Columbus in 2015. His main position is defensive midfielder, but he is used as a centre midfielder as well.
The American footballer graduated from Lincoln High School where he was named the 2010 NSCAA National High School Player of the Year.
Highlighted Team (San Jose Earthquakes):
San Jose Earthquakes are members of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. The Quakes have been participating in the league since 1996 and they won their first MLS Cup trophy in 2001. Back then San Jose outplayed star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game, but it has to be noted that they scored the winner in the extra time.
Two years later the Quakes managed to repeat the success, with the team beating Chicago Fire in the 2003 MLS Cup final. Avaya Stadium is the home ground of San Jose Earthquakes and the capacity of the venue is 18.000. The construction of the stadium cost no less than $100 million and the venue was opened in March, 2015. The club’s home colors are blue and black, whilst the Quakes wear white and red shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels.
Chris Wondolowski is the club’s biggest star and he has been playing for San Jose Earthquakes since 2009. The USA ace has 121 league goals on his account ahead of the start of the 2017 season.
