Orlando City FC sits on the top of the Eastern Conference table with NYCFC after their first victory in MLS history against Huston Dynamo.When the Vancouver Whitecaps visits Citrus Bowl on Saturday they won't be entairtained to play on eyes of 62,000 people like they did against New Yorc City.Instead, the fixture between Whitecaps and Orlando City is likely to be around 23K Purple Lion Fans.
Whitecaps heads into the fixture after a 1-0 win over Chicago Fire with designated player Octavio Rivero getting the ball past net in 86th minute.The inefficiency for the Vancouver has hindered much and is likely to do the same unless something changes on this regard.Where as on the Home side Orlando City FC have begun their life impressively.
Ballon D'or winner in 2007 - Brazilian International Kaka has laid horns with many defensive midfielders in his career and will now face another menacing challenge from Matis Laba.It is going to be intense and Lapidfied fight between both as in this fixture Kaka will not Get much of movement sitting at the heart of the pitch as Laba is one of the elite defensive midfielder playing MLS and won't provide space to turn and pass like a magician.
Lions coach Adrian Heath need to look about Rivero.The Designated Player is dangerous and has an hard impact on the goal.He not only scores fast but also sets up his play for other nine player ahead.Aurelien Collin who was shown a red carpet by refree in OCSC's first match at Cirtus Bowl need to be disciplined throughout the match if he wants to improve in his debut send off.
Goalkeeper Spencer Richey, defender Craig Nitti, and Canadian striker Mackenzie Pridham have been added to Alan Koch’s squad.
"Spencer is a smart, driven goalkeeper, Craig is a tough central defender, and Mackenzie is a natural goalscorer,We look forward to seeing each of them continue to progress." Koch said in a club statement.
Orlando City will be without goalkeeper Tally Halls (knee) and Forward Martin Paterson (groin) whit added Carlos Rivas and Christian Higuita both in doubt with hamstring amd Groin problems respectively. Rafel Ramos left the training in middle on Thursday with illness.Vancouver Whitecaps will miss the services of two with Midfielder Andre Blake(knee) and Maurco Roslaes(ankle) both sidelined.Pedro Morales should be in squad despite struggling with illness.
Right-back Steven Beitashour said it will take a team approach.
“We have two really good holding mids, and the guys around him (Kaká) will try to affect him as much as they can.He’s definitely a great player, not a good player, a great player, and he drives at teams.If we give him a chance, obviously he’s going to thrive with that,” said Robinson.
VENUE:Citrus Bowl-March,21-23:30 GMT
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