Real Salt Lake's woes deepened this past week as they suffered a disappointing 4-1 defeat to LAFC at BMO Stadium. This marked the second straight loss to their Western Conference rivals, leaving RSL with a record of 10 wins, 16 losses, and 4 draws, placing them 12th in the Western Conference standings with 34 points.
The match saw Denis Bouanga shine for LAFC, netting a hat trick and demonstrating why he remains a key player for the Black-and-Gold. Real Salt Lake's lone goal came from Brayan Vera in the 14th minute after a well-placed pass from Noel Caliskan, but RSL was unable to build on that momentum. The game quickly slipped away from them as LAFC responded with four unanswered goals, effectively sealing the match by the end of the first half.
Looking ahead, Real Salt Lake will return to America First Field for a crucial clash against Austin FC on September 27. With playoff aspirations still lingering, RSL recognizes the importance of this home match. They are optimistic about bouncing back and will be counting on a strong performance to regain momentum. Fans can purchase tickets for the game at www.RSL.com/tickets.
Despite their recent struggles, RSL remains focused on the path forward, hoping to capitalize on home advantage as they enter the final stretch of the season. The team has shown resilience at home, recording six wins and two draws in their last 11 matches at America First Field since June.