Late Comeback Secures Playoff Spot for RSL
Real Salt Lake earned a spot in the Major League Soccer playoffs despite a 2-2 draw against St. Louis City SC in the regular-season finale. After jumping out to an early 2-0 lead, RSL surrendered two second-half goals to settle for the draw, but the point was enough to secure their place in the postseason.
Dramatic Finish at Energizer Park
St. Louis City SC fought back from a two-goal deficit, with goals from midfielders Jeong Sang-Bin and Tomas Totland pulling the home team even in the final 20 minutes. However, RSL goalkeeper Rafael Cabral made six saves to preserve the crucial point that sent his team to the playoffs.
Playoff Picture Takes Shape
The draw capped a tight race for the final postseason spots in the Western Conference. Real Salt Lake's result, combined with other results around the league, was enough to clinch a playoff berth, while St. Louis City SC's season came to a close despite the comeback effort.
TL;DR
- Real Salt Lake secured a playoff spot despite a 2-2 draw with St. Louis City SC in the regular-season finale
- St. Louis City SC rallied from a 2-0 deficit but couldn't complete the comeback at home
- The result was enough for RSL to clinch a postseason berth in the tight Western Conference playoff race