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Olatunji and Solns score goals for Real Salt Lake in 2-2 tie with San Diego

Victor Olatunji scored in the 85th minute and Sergi Solans also scored a goal for Real Salt Lake in a 2-2 tie with San Diego FC

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

On bench Saturday Olatunji (eye) is on the bench for Saturday's contest against Austin.

Impact Olatunji has been sidelined since the beginning of the season but is finally available as a substitute option. The striker will aim to improve on his previous season tallies of 23 shots (14 on goal) and four goals over nine appearances. With Ariath Piol (Achilles) ruled out for a long period, Olatunji seems to have a reasonable chance of competing for starts with Morgan Guilavogui and Sergi Solans.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

Questionable against Vancouver Olatunji (eye) is questionable for Saturday's season opener against Vancouver, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Olatunji is trending toward questionable for Saturday's season opener against Vancouver as he battles an eye issue. The striker is lining up as a true game-time decision and will likely have to pass a late fitness check before the coaching staff gives him the final green light. If he cannot suit up, it would be a significant setback for Real Salt Lake, given he locked down a starting role immediately after arriving in the summer window and is projected to carry that same workload into the 2026 MLS season. In that scenario, Jesus Barea or Marcos Zambrano would be in line for increased minutes, especially with Morgan Guilavogui unavailable for non-injury reasons.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Clinical new striker Olatunji scored four goals in nine MLS appearances this season, firing 23 shots and putting 14 of them on target for Real Salt Lake.

Impact Olatunji arrived during summer and immediately gave Salt Lake a true penalty box reference with his size, movement and confidence in front of goal. His strike rate compared to minutes played shows how efficient he was when chances came, with several performances where he carried the attack almost on his own. With a full preseason and better familiarity with his teammates, Olatunji looks poised to be one of the main scoring threats and could realistically push toward double digit goals in his first full MLS campaign in 2026.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two in draw Olatunji scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Olatunji buried two goals in a match for the first time in his eight appearances this season. This marked the fourth time he recorded more than two shots and just the second time he had more than two on target. Additionally, the was the first time in four outings that he nabbed an interception, bringing him up to four on the season.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake ties St. Louis City 2-2 to earn final postseason spot in Western Conference

João Klauss scored in the 88th minute and St. Louis City rallied to tie Real Salt Lake 2-2 to close out the regular season

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Hartel leads Saint Louis City SC against Real Salt Lake

Marcel Hartel leads Saint Louis City SC into a matchup with Real Salt Lake following a two-goal performance against Austin

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Paul Rothrock, Stefan Frei lead Sounders to 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake

Paul Rothrock scored an early goal and Stefan Frei made it stand up as the Seattle Sounders edged Real Salt Lake 1-0

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench against Seattle Olatunji (groin) is on the bench in Saturday's visit to Seattle Sounders.

Impact Olatunji was questionable during the week but could see minutes as a substitute in either Rwan Cruz's or Ariath Piol's place. Prior to the injury, Olatunji scored two goals across six MLS matches played, while registering multiple shots in the last five of those contests.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Seattle Olatunji (groin) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Seattle, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Olatunji came off injured last match in the final minutes, and now lands on the injury report with a groin injury. If this proves to be any sort of serious issue it would be a tremendous blow, as he's been a starter in every match he's available for. William Agada could get the start if Olatunji can't go against Seattle.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in Colorado clash Olatunji (undisclosed) is part of his team's starting lineup to face Colorado Rapids on Saturday.

Impact Olatunji was dealing with a minor problem he picked up after scoring a goal against Austin. The forward should be back in a front two alongside Rwan Cruz, limiting both William Agada and Ariath Piol to backup spots. Over his five MLS appearances so far, Olatunji has registered two goals from 14 shots (11 on target).

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal before injury Olatunji was subbed off due to injury in the 87th minute of Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Austin FC. He scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created...

Impact Olatunji has two goals across his last four appearances, a strong beginning to his career for Real Salt Lake. Unfortunately for the striker, his latest appearance also saw him suffer an undisclosed injury that makes him questionable going into Oct. 4 against Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake beat Austin FC squad focused on U.S. Open Cup Braian Ojeda and DeAndre Yedlin both scored over an eight-minute stretch bridging the first and second halves and Victor Olatunji added a la...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Ojeda, Yedlin and Olatunji score goals for RSL in 3-1 win over Austin

Braian Ojeda, DeAndre Yedlin and Victor Olatunji each scored a goal to help Real Salt Lake beat Austin FC 3-1

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Clears suspension Olatunji is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Olatunji has cleared his ban due the straight red card he received against LAFC. The forward is now available for his club and set to return in their next contest. That said, he should return directly to the starting squad against Austin on Saturday since he started the last four games for Real Salt Lake.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shown red card midweek Olatunji was sent off with a straight red card during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Los Angeles FC.

Impact Olatunji played almost the full game but left in stoppage time due to violent conduct. This issue leaves him suspended for the weekend's match against LAFC, with his next opportunity to return coming Sept. 27 versus Austin. After three consecutive starts, the Nigerian has become a fixture up front, but his spot could be filled by either William Agada or Ariath Piol.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recap: Sporting KC falls 2-1 on the road at Real Salt Lake | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City suffered a 2-1 road loss at Real Salt Lake on Saturday in a Western Conference match-up at America First Field. John Pu...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Strong start to RSL career Olatunji scored one goal to go with four shots (four on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Minnesota United.

Impact As part of Real Salt Lake, Olatunji logged his team debut on Aug. 16, where he recorded a shot on goal. The forward attempted four shots Saturday, yet his shot accuracy remains perfect. One of them also saw Olatunji score, producing a flawless start to his RSL career.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lod and Joaquín Pereyra score goals, Minnesota beats Real Salt Lake 3-1

Robin Lod and Joaquín Pereyra each scored a goal to help Minnesota United beat Real Salt Lake 3-1

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Charlotte FC takes shutout streak into matchup against Real Salt Lake

Charlotte FC heads into a matchup against Real Salt Lake after notching two straight shutout wins

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Completes Salt Lake transfer Olatunji completed a permanent transfer to Salt Lake from Sparta Prague.

Impact Olatunji made the permanent transfer to Salt Lake, joining the club as a new starting striker. He's been productive in top-level European competition in previous seasons and should make an immediate impact in MLS. Olatunji will immediately compete for the starting job.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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