Our prediction for this MLS match:
After suffering a 3-2 loss to LA Galaxy at the weekend, San Jose Earthquakes will be aiming to put an end to their four-game winless run when they take on Minnesota United in the penultimate game of the regulation season. San Jose are having a season to forget, and given their shaky defence, we do not believe that home win should be considered. Both Ochoa and Monteiro are back from international duty, while all Carlos Akapo, Will Richmond, Ousseni Bouda, Casey Walls, Siad Haji, and Gilbert Fuentes remain on the sidelines with injuries.
The Five Stripes, on the other hand, have been struggling to find their form in the season finale, but it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. The Loons are eager to secure a top-seven finish, and we predict that they will prove their worth on the field. All Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Callum Montgomery, Bakaye Dibassy, Jacori Hayes, Hassani Dotson, Romain Metanire, and Patrick Weah are out of contention through injuries.
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 (Minnesota United):
Based in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area, Minnesota United are a professional soccer club that will compete in the Western Conference in the Major League Soccer from 2017. The Loons will make their MLS debut against Portland Timbers on March 4, 2017 and, no doubt, they have big ambitions for the forthcoming season.
Minnesota United are the sixth team to join MLS from a lower division and they will welcome their rivals at TCF Bank Stadium. The capacity of the stadium is 52.525 and it was opened in September, 2009. Bill McGuire is the club’s owner and he is on a quest to turn Minnesota United into a top-table side in the Western Conference.
Adrian Heath will be in charge of the club in the 2017 season and it has to be noted that the English tactician used to train the likes of Manchester City, Everton, Aston Villa and Espanyol in the past. You should know that the club was founded on March 25, 2015.