ALBERT RUSNAK NEWS

Test positive for COVID-19 Rusnak tested positive for COVID-19 and missed Tuesday's playoff match against Seattle.

Impact It's unclear when RSL knew Rusnak had to miss Tuesday's match, but it was revealed just before the game. For the season he has 34 starts with 11 goals and seven assists. RSL mixed things up with a 4-4-2 formation featuring Maikel Chang on the left wing.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

"Anything is possible": Damir Kreilach, Albert Rusnak tandem lead RSL into playoffs ' MLSSoccer.com In 2021, Real Salt Lake were a lot of things. One thing they were not? Boring.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Creates four chances in win Rusnak took a shot and created four chances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Rusnak couldn't get on the score sheet himself on Sunday, but that won't matter to him as Damir Kreilach's 95th-minute breakthrough sent his side to the playoffs in the most dramatic of fashions. Rusnak had four goals in his last three matches heading into the Kansas City game, so he's in good form approaching the clash against the No. 2 seed Seattle.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decision Day comes to MLS and chaos reigns, as usual

Eleven Major League Soccer teams enter the final weekend of the season with a chance to secure one of six remaining spots in the playoffs

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores against Portland Rusnak scored a goal in a 3-1 defeat to Portland Timbers on Wednesday.

Impact Rusnak had a good game for the losing side. The 27-year-old scored the team's only goal in the match which was his 11th of the league campaign. In total, Rusnak had five shots - joint-most in the match - and three were on target.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City hosts Real Salt Lake for a conference matchup

Real Salt Lake visits Sporting Kansas City in the Western Conference

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Blanco scores twice, Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1

Sebastian Blanco scored two goals and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Wednesday night to clinch home field for the first round of the playoffs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Real Salt Lake takes on Portland after Rusnak's 2-goal game

Real Salt Lake plays Portland after Albert Rusnak scored two goals against San Jose

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Brace in loss Rusnak scored twice on four shots on goal during Saturday's 4-3 loss to San Jose.

Impact Rusnak netted twice in what was a productive outing, even if he ended up on the wrong side of the result. The forward has been in red-hot form lately with three goals in his last two games, and registering at least a shot in the last five. Next up is a short-rest Wednesday clash with Portland.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winning goal Rusnak was credited with a goal in Wednesday's win over FC Dallas.

Impact Rusnak was the hero for RSL in this match, as he bagged the winning goal in the 90th minute following an assist from Justin Meram. The Slovakia international has been one of the team's most productive players this season and has 15 goal contributions (eight goals, seven assists) on the campaign.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thumps post in win Rusnak produced one shot (none on target), sent two crosses (none accurate) and took one corner during the 3-1 victory over Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Rusnak was invisible for the majority of the match. The midfielder instantly dropped form after having a very good run of it over the last eight appearances. He did land one solid chance on the net, but it ended up smacking the outside of the post. This performance can be written off as an outlier more than a new trend. In the eight appearances, he had two goals and four assists and averaged, 1.87 shots, 2.75 chances created, 4.62 crosses, 3.62 corners, 0.75 tackles and 0.87 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses in loss Rusnak took one off-target shot, created two chances, sent in five crosses (three accurate) and made two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Austin.

Impact Rusnak led his side in crosses and chances created, but it wasn't enough to earn at least one point on the road. The midfielder has seven goals and seven assists in the season, and will now look to get on the scoresheet when they host Colorado on Oct 16.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Rusnak assisted a goal and won one of two tackles in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against the Galaxy. He also made a block, a clearance, and he created three chances overall in the matc...

Impact Rusnak set up Damir Kreilach's opening goal against Los Angeles with a cross, and he remained a passing threat throughout Wednesday's win. On Saturday he will face bottom-of-the-Western Conference Austin FC, which have conceded 43 times in 27 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in three of four goals Rusnak scored a goal and had two assists while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing five times (all accurate) and creating seven chances during Wednesday's 4-3 win over San Jo...

Impact Rusnak found the back of the net in the 49th minute before setting up goals in the 71st and 81st minutes to play a role in three of four goals. The goal was the seventh of the season for the midfielder while his two assists upped his season total to six. Rusnak's five crosses and seven chances created were both team-high totals in the win.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in loss Rusnak took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against LAFC. He also created five chances in the match.

Impact Rusnak was a creative threat all game on Sunday, and he set up Anderson Julio's goal for his fourth assist of the season. He has also scored twice in his last four appearances, and he will be looking for more Wednesday against the Earthquakes, which have conceded 31 goals in 23 MLS matches.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Dallas FC Rusnak scored one goal on four shots on target, created one chance, delivered two crosses, won one tackle and made two interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Dallas FC.

Impact Rusnak had a great offensive outing Saturday as he found the back of the net to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now scored twice in his last three appearances, along with racking up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. He will look for another strong offensive outing Sunday versus LAFC.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Rusnak created two chances in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Vancouver.

Impact Rusnak was mostly kept in check by the Whitecaps on Sunday, and he will want to be more involved next weekend against FC Dallas, which have conceded 33 goals in 22 matches this season.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Colorado Rusnak scored one goal on two shots on target, created two chances, delivered nine crosses and won one tackle in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Rusnak had a great offensive outing Saturday as he found the back of the net and racked up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered two goals in his last four appearances, along with producing 10 shots, 15 chances created and 25 crosses. He will look for another strong offensive performance Sunday versus Vancouver.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rubio, Mayaka score, Rapids rally to beat Real Salt Lake 2-1

Diego Rubio and Philip Mayaka converted headers five minutes apart in the second half in the Colorado Rapids’ 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Creates five chances in win Rusnak took two shots (one on target), created five chances, delivered two crosses and made one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Austin FC.

Impact Rusnak was not able to find the back of the net Saturday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now collected two goals and one assist in his last six appearances, along with 15 shots, 19 chances created and 29 crosses in the same time span.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Galaxy Rusnak took two shots (one on goal) and created three chances in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Rusnak had a solid opportunity in the second half with a shot from a good spot inside the box, but his attempt was saved. He was involved in creating for the club as he created three chances, took eight corners and and sent in seven crosses (one accurate). Rusnak has three goals and four assists (one secondary) through 16 starts this season. Real Salt Lake will look to bounce back against Portland on the road Saturday.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active in draw Rusnak took four shots (one on goal) and created two chances from four crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's scoreless draw with Houston.

Impact Rusnak hasn't gone more than a single game without a goal or assist over his last nine starts, and his base production is still enough to make him valuable without finding the net or setting up someone else. That being said, he'll next face the LA Galaxy, against which he scored in a 2-2 draw three games ago.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shows very little huge win Rusnak assisted once, produced one shot (none on target), sent one cross (none accurate), took one corner and made one tackle (none won) in the 3-0 win against Colorado on Saturday...

Impact Rusnak was invisible for the majority of the match Saturday. The midfielder slotted into his typical position at attacking mid, but he did not support the offense or create much either. Luckily he was able to pick up another assist on the season to balance out his lack of production. Nevertheless, this performance seems more of an outlier than anything else and he should bounce back at Houston next week.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake shuts out Colorado 3-0, Wood scores

Bobby Wood scored once and Real Salt Lake held the Colorado Rapids scoreless in a 3-0 victory

JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Galaxy Rusnak scored a goal on two shots (both on goal) and recorded a secondary assist in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Rusnak scored for the second time in the last three games with a one-time finish from inside the box to give Real Salt Lake a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute of play. He also took four corners, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and created a chance. Rusnak now has three goals and two assists through 13 appearances this season. RSL will play against Colorado on Saturday.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE