New york city fc minnesota united
A great matchup between two of the top teams in Major League Soccer!
Here are some key facts and stats about the game:
New York City FC (NYCFC)
- NYCFC is a professional soccer team based in the Bronx, New York City.
- The team was founded in 2013 and plays in the Eastern Conference of MLS.
- NYCFC has won one MLS Cup (2017) and one U.S. Open Cup (2021).
- The team is owned by City Football Group, a global sports investment company.
- NYCFC plays its home games at Yankee Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 33,000.
Minnesota United FC
- Minnesota United is a professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- The team was founded in 2015 and plays in the Western Conference of MLS.
- Minnesota United has not won any MLS Cup or U.S. Open Cup titles yet.
- The team is owned by Wilf Family Development, LLC, a private investment company.
- Minnesota United plays its home games at Allianz Field, which has a seating capacity of over 19,000.
Head-to-Head Record
- NYCFC and Minnesota United have played each other 6 times, with NYCFC winning 3 games, Minnesota United winning 2 games, and 1 game ending in a draw.
- The teams have not met in the playoffs yet.
Recent Form
- NYCFC is currently in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference with 44 points from 24 games.
- Minnesota United is currently in 4th place in the Western Conference with 41 points from 24 games.
Injuries and Suspensions
- NYCFC: Defender Maxime Chanot is out with a knee injury, while midfielder Keaton Parks is suspended for one game due to yellow card accumulation.
- Minnesota United: Defender Ike Opara is out with a hamstring injury, while midfielder Hassani Dotson is suspended for one game due to yellow card accumulation.
Prediction
- This should be a closely contested game between two strong teams. NYCFC has a slight edge due to their home-field advantage and recent form, but Minnesota United has shown they can compete with the best teams in the league. I predict a 2-1 win for NYCFC.