Our prediction for this MLS match:
Seattle Sounders will be looking to extend their strong home form when they face Sporting Kansas City at Lumen Field on Sunday morning. Having won four of their last five home matches, Seattle remains a formidable force despite the absence of trio Raul Ruidiaz, Joao Paulo, and Stefan Frei through injuries. Their depth and home advantage should still give them the edge in this highly-anticipated encounter.
Sporting Kansas City, meanwhile, have struggled on the road this season, suffering nine away defeats to date. To make matters worse, they will be without Felipe Hernandez and Jake Davis, both serving suspensions. This adds to the challenges already faced by a team looking to turn their fortunes around away from home. With Seattle’s solid home record and Sporting Kansas City’s struggles on the travels, the Sounders are well-positioned to secure another three points, even with some key absences.
Highlighted Team (Seattle Sounders):
Seattle Sounders are an American soccer club that compete in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. The Sounders are owned by the likes of Joe Roth, Paul Allen, Drew Carey and Adrian Hanauer and they play their home games at CenturyLink Field.
The club won the 2016 MLS Cup, with the team beating Toronto FC on penalties in the trophy game at BMO Field. Swiss goalkeeper Stefan Frei won the MVP honor after pulling off several brilliant saves in the 2016 MLS Cup final.
Winning of the MLS Cup is undisputedly the club’s biggest success, but it has to be noted that the Sounders clinched the Supporters’ Shield trophy in 2014. Seattle hold rivalry with Portland Timbers, but Vancouver Whitecaps are regarded as the club’s bitter rivals as well.
Experienced attacker Clint Dempsey is undisputedly the club’s most significant star and he has been playing for the CenturyLink Field outfit since 2014. He scored eight goals in the league in the 2016 season and, no doubt, he helped the Sounders win their first ever MLS Cup.