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Philip Quinton - Rare assist Saturday Quinton was subbed off due to injury in the 85th minute of Saturday's 3-2 victory over Atlanta United. He assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created before exitin...

Impact Quinton earned a rare assist in the 40th minute of Saturday's outing, finding Zavier Gozo for the game-winning goal. This is his first assist and goal contribution of the season, quite a rare one for the defender. He also added one tackle won and seven clearances in the defense.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Guilavogui - First RSL goal contribution Guilavogui assisted once to go with five shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Guilavogui would not only earn his first RSL start Saturday but would also earn a goal contribution, finding Sergi Solans in the 23rd minute. This comes after only 100 minutes of play with the club, showing he has some promise in MLS play. He would also earn five shots, looking to add a goal soon.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Solans - Nets opener Solans scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atlanta United. He was injured and subbed out in the 82nd minute.

Impact Solans would find his way into the starting XI for his first start all season, scoring in the 23rd minute for the opener. He was quite clinical as well, scoring on his one shot. He will hope this leads to more time as he shapes out a role with his new club, only playing 100 minutes with the team thus far.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aiden Hezarkhani - Second straight game with goal Hezarkhani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 17...

Impact Hezarkhani scored the club's second goal of the match Saturday, scoring in the 27th minute on a solo goal. This comes after he bagged a goal in his last outing as well, up to two in their three games thus far. After only two appearances all of last season, he seems to be settling into his starting role well.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zavier Gozo - Scores just before halftime Gozo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Gozo earned another goal contribution Saturday after an assist last time out, this time scoring a goal in the 40th minute. This is his first goal of the season, now up to two goal contributions in his three appearances (three starts). He is already chasing down his seven goal contributions from last campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Cabral - Two allowed against Atlanta Rafael made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Rafael would be beaten twice Saturday, but his three saves would be enough for the win. Through three matches this season, he has allowed four goals and is without a clean sheet. He will face Austin FC next time out, a team with four goals this campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Strong start propels Real Salt Lake past Atlanta United Deadspin | Strong start propels Real Salt Lake past Atlanta United

2 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Rookies Sergi Solans, Aiden Hezarkhani spark Real Salt Lake to 3-2 victory over Atlanta United

Rookies Sergi Solans and teenager Aiden Hezarkhani scored four minutes apart in the first half and Real Salt Lake went on to spoil Atlanta United’s home opener with a 3-2 victory

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Juan Jose Arias - Out with groin injury Arias is sidelined Saturday against Atlanta due to a groin problem, his team reported.

Impact Arias was expected to give his team defensive strength following his loan move from Colombian side Atletico Nacional, but he hasn't been able to debut in MLS. His recovery timeline is still unknown, so he'll be a doubt for subsequent matches. All of Lukas Engel, Philip Quinton and Justen Glad will feature in a three-man back line in the meantime.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United vs Real Salt Lake Prediction and Betting Tips | March 7th 2026 Major League Soccer returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Atlanta United and Real Salt Lake square off at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ariath Piol - Undergoes surgery Piol is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season following surgery to repair his torn left Achilles, the club reported Thursday.

Impact Piol's lengthy absence has been confirmed after he sustained a severe injury during the second game of the 2026 MLS campaign, in which he also scored his only goal of the year. This is a huge blow for the young striker as he was starting to build momentum in his second MLS season. Morgan Guilavogui is now expected to feature in the middle of the front line, with Victor Olatunji (eye) adding a viable option later in the season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Ariath Piol - Dealing with Achilles rupture Piol (Achilles) is set to miss a lengthy period after coach Pablo Mastroeni confirmed he has a ruptured Achilles and is undergoing surgery Tuesday, according to Mattey Casey of ABC...

Impact Piol will likely be sidelined for various months as he has picked up a significant injury. The striker started in the first two games of the 2026 MLS campaign, scoring a goal in the most recent of those appearances. His place ion the starting XI may now be taken by Morgan Guilavogui until Victor Olatunji (eye) returns to contention.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Juan Sanabria - Assists in first MLS appearance Juan Sanabria assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Sanabria wasted no time making his mark on his first ever MLS appearance, starting at left wing back and delivering a great cross to set up the opener.The Uruguayan also created one other chance and registered two shots from outside the box, though his defensive contribution was modest with just one tackle and one clearance on the night.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Zavier Gozo - Assists in win Gozo assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th...

Impact Zogo ended last season strongly with one goal and three assists in his final five games, adding seven shots and 11 chances created in that stretch. The right midfielder showed he still has plenty to offer after a quiet opening gameweek, responding with five shots and his first assist of the season to remind everyone of his threat down the right side.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aiden Hezarkhani - First MLS goal Hezarkhani scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Hezarkhani opened the scoring in his second consecutive MLS start, finding the net from one of his two shots for his first ever goal in the league. He nearly had an assist to go with it, setting up a big chance for Zavier Gozo whose effort was blocked.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Cabral - Standout display between the posts Rafael registered six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Rafael was at his brilliant best, pulling off six saves, the most he has made in a single game since joining the club, to help seal the win against a tough side.However, the goalkeeper is still searching for his first clean sheet of the season after two gameweeks, and will look to finally claim one on Saturday away against Atlanta United.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ariath Piol - Scores, picks up injury Piol scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Seattle Sounders FC. He was subbed off due to injury in the 82nd minute with an Achilles injury,...

Impact Piol was to help Salt Lake get the win over Seattle Saturday with a goal on the day, however was forced off late with an Achilles injury. There is no timeline of return or news if the injury is serious or not, labeling him as questionable for the trip tp Atlanta on Mar 7.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Aiden Hezarkhani, Ariath Piol score to lead Real Salt Lake past Sounders Deadspin | Aiden Hezarkhani, Ariath Piol score to lead Real Salt Lake past Sounders

MARCH 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Aiden Hezarkhani, Ariath Piol score goals to lead Real Salt Lake to 2-1 victory over Sounders

Teenager Aiden Hezarkhani scored his first career goal, Ariath Piol scored early in the second half and Real Salt Lake continued to dominate the Sounders at home with a 2-1 victory

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Morgan Guilavogui - Bench option against Seattle Guilavogui (not injury related) is on the bench for Saturday's matchup versus Seattle Sounders.

Impact Guilavogui could appear for the first time as an RSL player following his transfer from Ligue 1 side Lens. He previously operated as a winger and striker in France but has scored only one goal in official games since August. Still, he should be a useful asset for his new club, threatening Zach Booth's time on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Engel - Makes starting lineup Saturday Engel (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Seattle Sounders.

Impact Engel started the season with an injury but regained enough health to feature from kickoff in the second week. The defender has been selected over Sam Junqua to feature as part of a back three alongside Philip Quinton and Justen Glad. During the previous campaign, Engel produced 52 clearances, 26 interceptions and 28 tackles while delivering two assists in 14 appearances when playing in a central spot.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Led by their hometown hero, Sounders travel to Real Salt Lake Deadspin | Led by their hometown hero, Sounders travel to Real Salt Lake

FEBRUARY 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

DeAndre Yedlin - Suffers injury Yedlin is out for the time being due to a hamstring injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Yedlin is hitting the sidelines just a match into the season, with a hamstring injury leaving him out for an undisclosed period. Unfortunately, this will force a change, with Philip Quinton as a potential replacement. The hope will be that injuries aren't a constant issue for the defender, as he is past his years of prime play.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Olatunji - Remains out Olatunji (eye) is out for the time being due to his injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Olatunji won't make it once again after he was dealt an eye injury, with a return still unknown for the forward. He was questionable for the season opener, so the hope will be a return is not far after he was almost an option a week ago.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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