Our prediction for this MLS match:
Vancouver Whitecaps
Match Time & Date:
27/06/2022
02:00
Prediction: 2-2
New England Revolution
Vancouver Whitecaps will be looking to build on a 2-0 win over Dallas when they take on New England Revolution on Monday morning. The Canadian outfit quickly bounced back from a heavy 4-0 loss to Seattle Sounders, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they will have a big fish to fry against New England. Goalkeeper Thomas Hasal continues to miss out with a hand injury, but he should be the only absentee in the home team.
The Revs, on the other hand, did well to beat Minnesota United 2-1 in their last league match, with the team climbing to sixth place in the Eastern Conference. New England, though, are not regarded as good travelers, which is probably the main reason why the share of spoils is on the horizon. As for the visitors, Henry Kessler faces race against clock to be fit for the BC Place showdown.
Highlighted Player (Arnór Ingvi Traustason):
Arnor Ingvi is an Iceland international who plays for Swedish side FC Malmo as a midfielder. Born in Keflavik, Iceland on April 30, 1993, Traustason began his senior career at his hometown club Keflavik in 2010. After scoring ten goals in 52 appearances for Keflavik, he moved to Sweden in 2014, signing a deal with Norkopping.
During the 2016/2017 season Arnor Ingvi Traustason was part of Rapid Wien and it has to be noted that he played for AEK Athens on loan as well. In the 2017/2018 season he signed a three and a half-year contract with Malmo for an undisclosed fee. Traustason, who represented Iceland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia, wears No. 8 jersey at Malmo.
His main position is left midfield, but he is capable of playing as a winger as well. Traustason’s preferred foot is right and his contract with FC Malmo should expire on December 31, 2021.
Highlighted Team (New England Revolution):
Unlike famous NFL club New England Patriots, the Revolution have yet to win the domestic trophy. New England participated five times in the MLS Cup final, but they were more than fortunate not to lift the silverware. The Revs played their last final in 2014, with the team losing to LA Galaxy in the title game at StubHub Center. New England Revolution, though, clinched the North American SuperLiga trophy in 2008 and that is considered as the club’s biggest success.
It has to be noted that the Revs defeated Houston Dynamo on penalties in the final of the tournament. New England Revolution were founded in 1994 and Gillette Stadium is the home ground of the club. Legendary defender Alexi Lalas played for the Revolution (1996-1997) and he scored three goals for the Gillette Stadium outfit. Fellow USA ace Clint Dempsey was part of the team as well and you should know that he netted 25 goals in 71 league appearances for the club.
