Austin vs. Dallas (Monday, 1.00am)
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Two teams separated by only three points in the MLS Western Conference will battle each other on Sunday when Austin FC host Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Texas.
The Verde-and-Black ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 win versus the Portland Timbers and the Toros played the Houston Dynamo to a 2-2 draw.
We say: Austin FC 2-0 Dallas
Austin have been limited when it comes to attacking options all season, but they seem to have found the solution with the signing of Driussi, who can add an attacking element to an already solid midfield.
Every time the post-season is within reach, the Toros seem to have a let-down, plus they look out of sorts defensively when playing away from home.
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Vancouver vs. Salt Lake (Monday, 3.00am)
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We will see two new managers make their debut on Sunday at BC Place Stadium when the Vancouver Whitecaps play host to Real Salt Lake.
Vancouver are currently riding an eight-game unbeaten run in league play, with their last defeat coming to Claret and Cobalt, who are looking for a third victory in four matches.
We say: Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 Real Salt Lake
The Caps are on a real high at the moment, and it looks like they have finally found a difference-maker in attack with the addition of Ryan Gauld.
Salt Lake always seem to have victory within reach, but without their catalyst in midfield Damir Kreilach, scoring chances could be hard to come by without his vision and creativity.
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Seattle vs. Portland (Monday, 3.30am)
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Two Pacific Northwest rivals going in opposite directions at the moment will do battle on Sunday in another round of the Cascadia Cup as the Seattle Sounders play host to the Portland Timbers.
Seattle are back in first in the Western Conference thanks to a three-game winning streak in league play, while the MLS is Back Tournament winners in 2020 have lost three in a row and are on the outside of the playoff picture.
We say: Seattle Sounders 2-0 Portland Timbers
The Sounders are hungry, scoring plenty of goals and are close to having their full roster back, while the Timbers may not have recovered psychologically from that lopsided defeat that they suffered to the reigning Western Conference champions in their last meeting.
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Barney Corkhill
