Our prediction for this MLS match:
San Jose Earthquakes will be aiming to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Atlanta United when they take on Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday morning. San Jose were on the verge of sharing the spoils with the Five Stripes, but Thiago Almada eventually scored two late goals to seal the victory for the home side. The likes of Niko Tsakiris, Nathan Cardoso, and Judson are sidelined with injuries, while defender Carlos Akapo is pushing for a start.
The Canadians, on the other hand, aim recover from a 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake. Since Vancouver will go for a win in Sunday’s clash as well, we are tempted to put our money on both teams to score. Midfielder Deiber Caicedo has yet to overcome a meniscus problem, but he should be the only absentee in the away team. In their last meeting at the venue San Jose defeated Vancouver 2-0.
Highlighted Team (Vancouver Whitecaps):
Vancouver Whitecaps are yet another Canadian side that compete in Major League Soccer. Vancouver began play in the USA top flight in 2011 and one year later they became the first Canadian outfit to book their place in the MLS Cup play-offs. However, star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy proved to be a big catch for the Whitecaps in the knockout round. Vancouver, though, did remarkably well to win the Canadian Championship in 2015, with the team beating Montreal Impact in the title game.
In 2016 they made it to the final of the tournament as well, but Toronto FC eventually won the trophy. The Whitecaps are owned by Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Steve Nash, the former NBA star, and they play their home matches at BC Place. Speaking of MLS games, the capacity of the venue is 22.120 and you should know that the stadium was opened back in 1983. The Caps wear white shirts and white shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is blue.