Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Betting Tips | 24/03/2024 | Football
Our prediction for this MLS match:
Notable Player (Hector Herrera):
Hector Herrera, a 26-year-old footballer from Mexico, currently plays as a midfielder for the renowned team FC Porto in Portugal. His professional career started in 2010 with Pachuca, where he played for three years before being transferred to Porto. While initially facing challenges with playing time during his first season with the team, he eventually secured a spot in the starting lineup and has since become one of their most prized players.
Herrera has since them racked up over 110 performances for the Portugal side, scoring over 20 goals in the process. Full Mexico international since 2012, Hector Herrera represented his country at the 2014 World Cup.
In the summer of 2016, there were many rumors that Herrera would leave Porto and join the Italian team Napoli. It was even reported that he had personally agreed to the move. However, the deal fell through due to a €25 million price tag that was too high.
Team in focus (Colorado Rapids):
The Colorado Rapids are a team in Major League Soccer (MLS) and participate in the professional soccer league in the United States as a member of the Western Conference. They first joined MLS in 1996 and after 14 years, they were able to win the MLS Cup championship. In the final match, the Rapids defeated FC Dallas with a score of 2-1 in extra time, thanks to a goal by George John. Colorado had previously made it to the MLS Cup final in 1997, but ultimately lost to D.C. United.
The Rapids hold their home matches at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, which has been their main venue in Colorado since 2007. It is worth mentioning that notable players such as Tim Howard, Carlos Valderama, Claudio Lopez, and Jermaine Jones were all part of the club in the past. The team’s colors are red, sky blue, and white, however, they wear yellow shirts and blue shorts when playing away.