Our prediction for this MLS match:
Seattle Sounders
Match Time & Date:
24/11/2021
05:30
Prediction: 3-1
Real Salt Lake
All eyes will be on Lumen Field when Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake face each other in the MLS last 16. The Sounders failed to impress in the regular season finale, and you should know that they are on a six-game winless run ahead of the visit of Real Salt Lake. Bruin and Delem should be the only absentees in the home team, while the opposition back-line should have Raul Ruidiaz at bay as he scored 17 goals in the regulation season.
The Royals, on the other hand, booked their place in the playoffs thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City. Seattle, though, are more of a team, than Real Salt Lake, and we predict that the hosts are going to prove their worth on the field. Both Datkovic and Farnsworth are injured for the visitors.
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 (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.
