Our prediction for this MLS match:
Toronto FC
Match Time & Date:
05/03/2022
20:00
Prediction: 1-2
New York Red Bulls
Toronto and New York Red Bulls go head to head at BMO Field in what is expected to be a close MLS game. The Reds did well to hold Dallas to a 1-1 draw in their opener, but they are not regarded a team to beat in the Major League Soccer. Despite failing to find the net in the opening match of the season, Jesus Jimenez should continue to lead the line for the hosts. Talented attacker Ayomide Akinola is sidelined with injury, but he should be the only absentee in the home team.
The Metros, on the other hand, aim to build on a 3-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes. New York Red Bulls are more of a team than Toronto, and we predict that they will give fans yet another reason for celebration on Saturday evening. All Carmona, Edwards, and Reyes have been struggling with injuries, speaking of the away side.
Highlighted Player (Alex Bono):
Alex Bono is an American footballer who plays for Toronto FC as a goalkeeper. Born in Syracuse, New York on April 25, 1994, Bono started his career at Reading United. After making 18 appearances for the club, the 24-year-old shot-stopper moved to Toronto FC in 2015 and he has been playing for the Reds ever since.
In 2017 Alex Bono won the MLS cup as Toronto defeated Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the title game. The 191-cm-tall goalkeeper won the Canadian Championship on three occasions (2016, 2017, 2018) and it has to be noted that he clinched fourth place in the 2017 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award.
Speaking of his international career, Alex Bono was called into a training camp for the USA men’s national soccer team in January, 2015. He made his senior debut on May 28, 2018 against Bolivia, keeping a clean-sheet in the 3-0 victory over the South American side.
Highlighted Team (New York Red Bulls):
New York Red Bulls is the first club from New York City to join Major League Soccer. In 2006 the club was sold to Red Bull GmbH and, as a result, they are nicknamed the Red Bulls. New York welcome their rivals at Red Bull Arena and the team’s home colors are white and red.
On the other hand, the Red Bulls wear dark blue shirts and yellow shorts on the road. In 2008 New York Red Bulls made it to the MLS Cup final, but they were not capable of matching Columbus Crew (1-3) in the Home Depot Center clash. A number of top-class footballers were part of the team in the past, but former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry is the synonym of the club.
Henry scored 51 goals in 122 league games for New York Red Bulls from 2010 to 2014 and it has to be noted that he scored his first MLS hat-trick in a 5-2 victory over Montreal Impact on March 31, 2012. The likes of Youri Djorkaeff, Lothar Matthaus, Roberto Donadoni, Rafael Marquez, Juninho and Tim Cahill played for the club in the past as well.
