Our prediction for this MLS match:
Toronto FC
Match Time & Date:
14/07/2024
01:30
Prediction: 2-1
Philadelphia Union
BMO Field will host Sunday’s MLS game between Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union, the two out-of-form teams. The Reds are on a six-game losing run in the Major League Soccer, but this match could be the turning point for Lorenzo Insigne and Co. The Italian forward is pushing for a start, while all Coello Camarero, Tyrese Spicer, and Brandon Servania remain on the sidelines with injuries.
Meanwhile, the U’s have been struggling at the back of late, with the team conceding 14 goals in total in the last five league matches. Given Philadelphia’s difficulties on the road, we are tempted to put our money on the Canadian outfit this time out. The good news for the away team is that Jose Martinez is back from international duty, but all Jesus Bueno, Mikael Uhre, Andre Blake, and Isaiah LeFlore continue to miss out with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Lorenzo Insigne):
Born in Frattamaggiore, Naples on June 4, 1991, Lorenzo Insigne is an Italian footballer who plays for his hometown club Napoli in the Serie A. Insigne is a product of Olimpia Sant’Arpino football school, but he joined the Partenopei at the age of 15.
The diminutive attacker scored his first ever goal in the Italian top flight on September 16, 2012 in a 3-1 win over Parma. Insigne, who played for the likes of Cavese, Foggia and Pescara on loan before returning to Naples, made his debut with the Italian national team on September 11, 2012 in the World Cup qualifier against Malta.
The Napoli forward scored his first ever goal for the Azzurri in a friendly against Argentina on August 14, 2013. His main position is left winger, but he is used as a second striker as well. Lorenzo Insigne has a contract with Napoli until June 30, 2022.
Highlighted Team (Philadelphia Union):
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Union is an American soccer club that compete in Major League Soccer. The U have been participating in MLS since 2010, but they have yet to win the domestic trophy. Philadelphia welcome their opponents at Talen Energy Stadium, the venue that was opened on June 27, 2010 and current capacity of the stadium is 18.500.
The U made it to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final on two occasions (2014, 2015), but they were beaten by Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City respectively in the title games. The likes of D.C. United and New York Red Bulls are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals, but they share a rivalry with Seattle Sounders as well.
Philadelphia’s colors are navy blue and gold, but they wear white shirts and white socks when playing on the road. USA international Freddy Adu is one of the most notable footballers who player for the U in the past. The former Benfica man scored seven goals in 37 appearances for Philadelphia Union in MLS.
