RSL vs. LAFC: Must-Win Match! Playoff Hopes on the Line!
Real Salt Lake Faces LAFC in Crucial Home Match
Real Salt Lake (RSL) is set to host Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) in a pivotal Major League Soccer (MLS) regular-season match on Wednesday. With playoff aspirations hanging in the balance, this contest at America First Field carries significant weight for both Western Conference rivals.
RSL, currently sitting in 10th place in the West with a record of 10-14-4 (34 points), is eager to secure a coveted postseason berth. They are just one point behind 9th-place San Jose, but with two fewer games played, making this week's matches even more crucial. A victory against LAFC would provide a significant boost to their playoff chances.
LAFC, positioned 5th in the West with a 12-7-8 record (44 points), will be a formidable opponent. This game is part of a demanding three-game week for RSL, following their recent 2-1 victory over Kansas City. The team will need to maintain their momentum and capitalize on their home advantage.
Key Players Return for RSL
In a boost for RSL, several key players have returned from international duty. Diego Luna, Braian Ojeda, and Zavier Gozo are back in the lineup, providing a much-needed injection of talent and experience. Luna scored the opening goal in Saturday's win, while Gozo, an 18-year-old Utah native, recorded his first multi-assist match. The team also welcomed new additions Victor Olatunji and Rwan Cruz. DeAndre Yedlin is expected to return after serving a suspension.
How to Watch
Fans can catch the action on Apple TV+ / MLS Season Pass, with commentary provided by Neil Sika and Lloyd Sam (English) and Jose Bauz and Natalia Astrain (Spanish). Radio coverage will be available on KSL Sports Radio (1160 AM / 97.5 FM), with David James and Jay Nolly on the call, and on 102.3 KDUT FM / 106.3 FM KBMG for Spanish-speaking listeners with Nelson Moran.
Player Status Report
According to the Kaiser Permanente Player Status Report, LAFC has a few players listed as questionable: Nathan Ordaz (Left Leg), Lorenzo Dellavalle (Right Leg), Aaron Long (Left Achilles), and Igor Jesus (Left Knee).
With playoff implications on the line and key players returning, the RSL vs. LAFC match promises to be an exciting and intense battle. Don't miss it!