REAL SALT LAKE NEWS

Colorado Rapids aim to stop losing streak in matchup with Real Salt Lake

The Colorado Rapids aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on Real Salt Lake

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake's Cabral, Junqua stop final push by Portland in 0-0 draw

Rafael Cabral made two saves in the final minute of regulation and Sam Junqua blocked the final attempt, preserving Real Salt Lake’s 0-0 draw with Portland

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justen Glad - Suspension cleared Glad is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Glad has cleared his ban due to yellow card accumulation and is now back available for their next contest. He should return directly in the starting XI in the backline for Saturday's game against Colorado since he has been an undisputed starter for Salt Lake in defense.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

William Agada - Clears suspension Agada is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Agada has cleared his ban due to the straight red card he received in his first ever MLS start against Dallas, with the forward set to return in their next contest. His return will however not impact the starting XI since he is expected to return to his initial bench role moving forward for Salt Lake.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Cabral - Three saves in clean sheet Rafael logged three saves in a 0-0 draw against Portland Timbers on Wednesday.

Impact The goalkeeper has struggled to begin the season but got a clean sheet here with not much going right offensively for either squad. He has a favorable matchup to log another clean sheet Saturday, as Colorado Rapids have scored just 15 goals heading into their Wednesday match with San Diego.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zavier Gozo - Five tackles in draw Gozo had five tackles to go along with two shots (one on target) in Real Salt Lake's scoreless draw against Portland Timbers Wednesday.

Impact The forward was unable to do much in the offensive third but chipped in defensively to ensure Real Salt Lake didn't concede a goal. Gozo has a favorable matchup Saturday though, with Colorado Rapids giving up 18 goals heading into their Wednesday contest with San Diego.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexandros Katranis - Generates three chances Katranis had nine crosses and two corner kicks in Real Salt Lake's 0-0 draw against Portland Timbers Wednesday.

Impact The defender had three accurate crosses and created three chances, but wasn't able to get an assist for his efforts. He should have a better chance of getting an assist Saturday against Colorado, a team which has given up 18 goals heading into its match Wednesday against San Diego.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | RSL relying heavily on Diego Luna as Timbers visit Deadspin | RSL relying heavily on Diego Luna as Timbers visit

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Nelson Palacio - Added to injury report Palacio (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Portland, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Palacio is in doubt for Wednesday's clash due to a leg issue. The midfielder has been a depth option for the most part and has only made five appearances throughout the campaign. With such a limited role of late the midfielders absence wouldn't be a major blow.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brayan Vera - Improving from injury Vera (head) is "in good spirits and getting better everyday" following his recovery from injury, reports Mattey Casey of ABC 4 Utah.

Impact Vera is getting better everyday after suffering a head injury that saw him missed the last two matches. He will be a late call for the clash with the Timbers, though will likely sit out with a total of five matches in a span of two weeks.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justen Glad - Picks up fifth yellow card Glad generated one tackle (one won), nine clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 11th minute.

Impact Glad saw his fifth yellow card of the season, forcing him to serve a suspension against Portland on Wednesday. He's been solid of late in the back line for the side, averaging about 5.5 clearances per contest. If Philip Quinton is ruled fit, he will likely return to center back alongside Bryan Vera on his absence.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | FC Dallas hold off steady Real Salt Lake attack in 1-1 draw Deadspin | FC Dallas hold off steady Real Salt Lake attack in 1-1 draw

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Deadspin | FC Dallas holds off steady Real Salt Lake attack to salvage 1-1 draw Deadspin | FC Dallas holds off steady Real Salt Lake attack to salvage 1-1 draw

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Diego Luna, Anderson Julio score and Dallas, Real Salt Lake play to 1-1 draw

Diego Luna gave Real Salt Lake an early lead, Dallas’ Anderson Julio tied it in the second half and the two teams played to a 1-1 draw

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Noel Caliskan - Logs start, three crosses Caliskan had three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas.

Impact It looks like Bode Hidalgo was rested, and with Philip Quinton out, Caliskan got the start at right-back for Real Salt Lake. Giving him another position he can start gives him versatility and more statistical upside, considering his lack of it as a defensive midfielder.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Diego Luna - Logs another goal Luna scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Luna has logged at least one goal in three consecutive games, which have seen him score four in total. He has been excellent throughout the season, with seven scored in 11 appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Cabral - Concedes goal Rafael made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas.

Impact Rafael has conceded at least one goal in each of his last four appearances. The goalkeeper will look to maintain a clean sheet in Real Salt Lake's next game, currently scheduled for Wednesday against Portland.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

William Agada - First start, first red Agada generated two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's game against FC Dallas. He picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 58th minute.

Impact As part of Real Salt Lake, Agada logged his first start Saturday. Unfortunately for him, getting two yellows against FC Dallas means he will sit out RSL's midweek game Wednesday against the Timbers. Currently, the earliest Agada can be available is May 17 at Colorado.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Quinton - Ruled out Saturday Quinton (hamstring) is out for Saturday's trip to Dallas, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Quinton isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he struggles with a hamstring problem. This same injury has plagued him multiple times throughout the campaign and seems to be a lingering one. Bode Hidalgo will be the starter with Quinton out.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas takes on Real Salt Lake in Western Conference play

Dallas hosts Real Salt Lake in Western Conference play

MAY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Salt Lake acquire forward Diego Rocio from Philadelphia Union | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - RSL receive: Diego Rocio - PHI receive: Up to $350k GAM, sell-on & trade % Real Salt Lake have acquired for...

MAY 8 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Rafael Cabral - Five saves for loss Rafael registered five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Cabral faced seven shots and stopped five of them during Saturday's loss. It's a disappointing result, but not a shocking one as the team in front of him struggled to take control of the match. Limiting a rampant Vancouver attack to just a pair of goals was a decent showing for Cabral.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Justen Glad - Returns from injury Glad registered one cross (zero accurate) and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Glad was back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash and made four clearances as he worked to try and shut out an excellent Vancouver attack. In the end he was unable to do so, though that's not a major blow as Vancouver continue to fly high at the top of the Western Conference. Glad should be a consistent starter now that he's fit once more.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Zavier Gozo - Three chances created Gozo recorded two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Gozo created three chances and sent in seven crosses during Saturday's loss. The forward was brilliant throughout Saturday's clash and was a major thorn in Vancouver's side. Gozo didn't come away with a goal contribution but that takes nothing away from an excellent all-around showing.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Luna - Scores Saturday Luna scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was...

Impact Luna was at the heart of everything going forward for Salt Lake throughout Saturday's loss. He was creative, he found the back of the net, he had a role on set pieces. Despite his excellent day it wasn't enough to come away with all three points. Luna remains a focal point of the Salt Lake attack.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE