Our prediction for this MLS match:
Vancouver Whitecaps
Match Time & Date:
16/07/2023
04:30
Prediction: 2-0
Los Angeles Galaxy
Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles Galaxy go head to head at BC Place in what is expected to be an interesting encounter. Vancouver did well to beat Austin FC 2-1 in a midweek game, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. Both Julian Gressel and Ali Ahmed are back from international duties, while defender Mathias Laborda returns from suspension.
LA Galaxy, on the other hand, are still without key attacker Javier Hernandez Chicharito, who remains in the recovery room and, taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side. The likes of Memo Rodriguez, Martin Caceres, and Jonathan Bond miss out with injuries for the visiting team as well. You should bear in mind that Vancouver Whitecaps outplayed Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0 in their last encounter at BC Place.
Highlighted Player (Jorge Villafaña):
Jorge Villafana is an American footballer who began his senior career at Chivas USA. Villafana was born in Anaheim, California on September 16, 1989 and he played for the likes of Santa Ana DSP Juventus and Chivas USA during his youth career.
Nowadays, the American footballer plays for Portland Timbers, but it has to be noted that he made no more than eight appearances for the club in the 2018 season. In 2015, though, Jorge Villafana did well to win the MLS Cup in 2015 and three years later he clinched the Liga MX trophy (Clausura) with Santos Laguna.
Speaking of his international career, the Portland Timbers man made his full USA debut in a friendly against Serbia on January 29, 2017. Over the years Villafana has established himself as a first-choice left-back in the national team. His main position is left-back, but he is capable of playing as a left midfielder as well. The USA international has a dual citizenship (USA, Mexico).
Highlighted Team (Vancouver Whitecaps):
Vancouver Whitecaps are yet another Canadian side that compete in Major League Soccer. Vancouver began play in the USA top flight in 2011 and one year later they became the first Canadian outfit to book their place in the MLS Cup play-offs. However, star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy proved to be a big catch for the Whitecaps in the knockout round. Vancouver, though, did remarkably well to win the Canadian Championship in 2015, with the team beating Montreal Impact in the title game.
In 2016 they made it to the final of the tournament as well, but Toronto FC eventually won the trophy. The Whitecaps are owned by Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Steve Nash, the former NBA star, and they play their home matches at BC Place. Speaking of MLS games, the capacity of the venue is 22.120 and you should know that the stadium was opened back in 1983. The Caps wear white shirts and white shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is blue.
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