Our prediction for this MLS match:
Toronto play host to San Jose Earthquakes at their BMO Field in what is expected to be an interesting Major League Soccer game. The Reds suffered yet another dip in form, with the team losing to both Columbus Crew and Seattle Sounders in the previous two league fixtures, and, no doubt, they are low on spirits ahead of the visit of San Jose. Midfielder Noble Okello remains in the recovery room, but he should be the only asentee in the home side.
The Earthquakes, on the other hand, quickly bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Real Salt Lake, with the team beating Chicago Fire 2-1 in front of home fans. San Jose, though, are not regarded as good travelers, which is probably the main reason why the share of spoils is on the cards. All Tsakiris, Haji, Fuentes, and Asomani should miss out with injuries for the awa 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 (San Jose Earthquakes):
San Jose Earthquakes are members of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. The Quakes have been participating in the league since 1996 and they won their first MLS Cup trophy in 2001. Back then San Jose outplayed star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game, but it has to be noted that they scored the winner in the extra time.
Two years later the Quakes managed to repeat the success, with the team beating Chicago Fire in the 2003 MLS Cup final. Avaya Stadium is the home ground of San Jose Earthquakes and the capacity of the venue is 18.000. The construction of the stadium cost no less than $100 million and the venue was opened in March, 2015. The club’s home colors are blue and black, whilst the Quakes wear white and red shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels.
Chris Wondolowski is the club’s biggest star and he has been playing for San Jose Earthquakes since 2009. The USA ace has 121 league goals on his account ahead of the start of the 2017 season.