Our football match prediction:
Seattle Sounders
Match Time & Date:
10/06/2018
03:00 GMT
Prediction: 2-1
DC United
Seattle Sounders will be looking to put an end to their three-match losing run in MLS when they take on DC United at their CenturyLink Field. The last season’s runners-up have been struggling in front of goal of late, with the team failing to find the net in previous three league fixtures and, no doubt, Sunday’s football match is of big importance for the hosts. Clint Dempsey just can’t find his goal-scoring touch, which is probably the main reason why Seattle sit in 11th place in the standings ahead of the visit of DC United. The capital club, on the other hand, scored a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC, with Darren Mattocks adding one more goal to his account. Anyhow, seeing that DC United are not regarded as good travelers, we are tempted to put our money on the Sounders, who are desperate to return to winning ways in the Major League Soccer.
Highlighted Player (Jordy Delem):
Jordy Delem is a Seattle Sounders midfielder who represents Martinique on the international stage. Delem played for the likes of Club Franciscain, Arles-Avignon and Club Franciscain before joining Seattle Sounders in 2016. After making 19 appearances for Seattle Sounders 2 the Martinique footballer signed a first team deal with the MLS club in March, 2017. It has to be noted that he played as a right back on his Seattle debut against Atlanta United (0-0). Jordy Delem represented Martinique at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, but he failed to impress in a 3-1 loss to Mexico. The 180-cm-tall player was born in Le Francois, Martinique and he has a contract with Seattle Sounders which expires in December, 2017. His main position is defensive midfield, but, as previously mentioned, he is capable of playing as a full back as well. Jordy Delem has both Martinique and France passports, but he decided to represent les Matinino on the international stage.
Highlighted Team (DC United):
D.C. United have been participating in the Eastern Conference of the MLS since 1996. The capital club play their home games at RFK Stadium Washington and they are nicknamed the Black and Red. D.C. United won their fourth MLS Cup in 2004 and in 1998 the club clinched the Copa Interamericana trophy by beating Vasco da Gama of Brazil in the title game. The Black and Red won the Eastern Conference on five occasions (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004) and, as a result, they are regarded as one of the most successful clubs in the history of MLS. Andy Najar, Eddie Pope, Jaime Moreno, John Harkes, Ryan Nelsen, Christian Gomez, Nick Rimando, Richie Williams, Clyde Simms, Tony Sanneh, Marco Etcheverry and Santino Quaranta are some of the club’s most famous players. Speaking of D.C. United fans, the club has four big supporters groups: La Norte, La Barra Brava, the Screaming Eagles and La Norte and the club’s mascot is Talon, the bald eagle.
