Our prediction for this MLS match:
Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United face each other at Children’s Mercy Park in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. The Wizards quickly bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Seattle Sounders, with the team beating Colorado Rapids 4-1 in their last league match and, no doubt, the triumph gave them a confidence boost. A man to watch in the home team will be Mexico forward Alan Pulido, who scored a brace at the weekend, while both Joaquin Fernandez and Nemanja Radoja remain in the recovery room.
The Loons, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-1 loss to Cincinnati and seeing that Sporting are desperate to revive their playoffs hopes, we are tempted to place our bets on the Wizards. In their last meeting at the venue Sporting Kansas City defeated Minnesota United 3-1, which goes in favour of our earlier prediction.
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 (Sporting Kansas City):
Sporting Kansas City have been competing in Major League Soccer since 1996 and they won their first MLS Cup trophy in 2000. The club faced Chicago Fire at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington in the play-offs final and Miklos Jon Molnar scored the winner for Bob Gansler’s team. 13 years later Sporting Kansas City met with Solt Lake in the title game and they were fortunate to defeat the Royals on penalties.
The Wizards welcome their rivals at Children’s Mercy Park, but they used to play some games at Blue Valley Sports Complex, Julian Field, Hermann Stadium and Durwood Soccer Stadium in the past as well. Sporting Kansas City were founded in 1995 and the club’s original name was Kansas City Wiz.
The Wizards wear navy blue shirts and dark blue shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is blue. Former Wigan Athletic man Roger Espinosa is regarded as one of the club’s most notable players and he has been playing for the Children’s Mercy Park outfit since 2015.