OCTOBER 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
REAL SALT LAKE 16-11-7 · 3RD IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
16-11-7 · 3RD IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
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OCTOBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Real Salt Lake playoff run undone by red card: "That changed everything" | MLSSoccer.com Real Salt Lake were the latest team to learn how thin the line from happiness to heartbreak can be in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Austin knocks out Real Salt Lake on penalties after 2-2 draw Brad Stuver stopped two tries in penalty time, a third one sailed high over the crossbar, and Austin advanced past Real Salt Lake 3-1 on pen...
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM
Austin advances past RSL on penalties after 2-2 draw
Brad Stuver stopped two tries in penalty time, a third one sailed high over the crossbar, and Austin advanced past Real Salt Lake 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the MLS Cup P...OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrew Brody - Assists opener in playoff loss Brody logged one assist on three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created during Sunday's 2-2 penalty shootout defeat to Austin FC. He did not convert from the spot in the...
Impact Brody delivered a well-placed cross to Sergio Cordova just three minutes into this contest to help kick off the scoring for the evening. The helper was his fourth on the year. Unfortunately, his efforts across the full 120 weren't enough to help RSL secure the victory, and he will certainly wish he could take a rain check on his penalty shootout attempt.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcelo Silva - 15 clearances in marathon loss Silva made 15 clearances in Sunday's 2-2 penalty shootout defeat to Austin FC.
Impact Silva went the distance in a match that lasted over 120 minutes. His 15 clearances were a team-high and also led all other players on the pitch. Unfortunately, his defensive efforts fell just short Sunday. With the defeat, Real Salt Lake is eliminated from the playoffs.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zac MacMath - Seven saves in shootout loss MacMath made nine saves (two goals conceded) and two clearances in Sunday's 2-2 penalty shootout defeat to Austin FC. He was beaten three times in three chances during the shootout...
Impact MacMath was pretty solid throughout this one, but his team went down to 10 men following a double yellow card to Rubio Rubin in the 52nd. Shortly thereafter, the squad ended up blowing a 2-0 cushion. With the result, Real Salt Lake is eliminated from the playoffs.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Cordova - Nets brace before subbing off Cordova scored two goals on two shots on target and added one chance created during Sunday's 2-2 penalty shootout loss to Austin FC.
Impact Cordova was replaced in the 60th minute by a more defensive-minded Jasper Loffelsend shortly after teammate Rubio Rubin was sent off with a second yellow card. Prior to departing, he scored a tidy goal in the third minute off a cross from Andrew Brody. He also put RSL up 2-0 from the spot in the 15th. Unfortunately for the forward and his squad, because he was subbed off early for rest, he couldn't participate in the penalty shootout (which RSL ultimately lost).
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rubio Rubin - Sent off versus Austin Rubin was sent off in the 52nd minute of Sunday's playoff matchup against FC Austin after seeing yellow twice. Prior to departing, he took three shots (zero on target).
Impact Rubin made a completely unnecessary slide tackle on keeper Brad Stuver and was sent off forthright for receiving a second yellow card. He'll now be unavailable for the next postseason contest if RSL should advance.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Damir Kreilach - Out against Austin Kreilach (back) is not in RSL's match day squad for Sunday's Round One playoff clash against Austin FC.
Impact Kreilach was upgraded to "questionable" this week but he has not been deemed fit enough for Sunday's match. If Salt Lake can continue advancing through the playoffs then maybe Kreilach will eventually be able to return.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Herrera - Out for playoff match Herrera (calf) is not in RSL's match day squad for Sunday's Round One clash against Austin FC.
Impact Herrera will miss a second consecutive game due to a calf injury on Sunday, with this one being the postseason opener for his side. Bryan Oviedo is continuing in the XI against Austin in his absence.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Austin hosts Real Salt Lake in Western Conference action
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Damir Kreilach - Upgraded to questionable Kreilach (back) is questionable for Sunday's trip to Austin, per the Salt Lake injury report.
Impact Kreilach has been out since the beginning of the campaign but it appears that he has an outside chance of returning to the first team in the playoffs. The midfielder would likely be a bench option if available Sunday, with a six-month layoff likely keeping him well away from match fitness heading into the playoffs.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Herrera - Late test against Austin Herrera (calf) will be a game-time call for Sunday's trip to Austin, per the Salt Lake injury report.
Impact Herrera missed a Decision Day clash with Portland due to a calf injury but he's been upgraded to questionable against Austin. The defender would be a major loss if unavailable, though Bryan Oviedo did well in relief. Herrera made 27 appearances (25 starts) in the regular season, totaling two assists.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby Wood - Out once again Wood (groin) is out for Sunday's trip to Austin, according to the Salt Lake injury report.
Impact Wood will miss the opening match of the playoffs with the groin injury that ruled him out for the regular season finale. The forward missed the final three months of the campaign, and is unlikely to make any sort of appearance in the playoffs.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Aaron Herrera - Out for Decision Day Herrera was not involved in Sunday's 3-1 victory against the Timbers due to a calf injury.
Impact Herrera missed the regular season finale on Sunday, but his side took down Portland and clinched a spot in the playoffs without him. Bryan Oviedo could continue to replace him in the XI at full-back if Herrera is not ready to go by next weekend's Round One matchup against Austin FC.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jasper Loffelsend - Assist off bench Loffelsend assisted once to go with zero corners in Sunday's 3-1 win against Portland Timbers.
Impact Loffelsend came on as a substitute and assisted Bode Hidalgo's goal to give Salt Lake their third of the game. He has not been a consistent starter for the team, only making 19 starts in 30 apperances. The 25-year-old would end the year with a goal, three assists and 29 crosses (eight accurate).
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan Oviedo - Brace of assists Oviedo assisted twice to go with six crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Portland Timbers.
Impact Oviedo assisted both goals in the game to seal a playoff berth for Salt Lake on Sunday. He joined the team from F.C Copenhagen late August and managed to make six appearances while totaling two assists, three shots (two on target), six chances created and 16 crosses (three accurate). The Costa Rican will surely be a key player for the Salt Lake's defense come playoffs and next season.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bode Davis - First goal on campaign Davis scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Portland Timbers.
Impact Davis made an appearance off the bench and scored Salt Lake's third goal of the game. He has only made six appearances off the bench and totaling a goal with three crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (two won) and two clearances this year.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rubio Rubin - First goal of season Rubin scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Rubin got his seventh start of the season and registered his first goal on the campaign that proved to be the game winner that will send Real Salt Lake to the playoffs. The young American was not given too much of an opportunity to play this season with just one goal with 20 shots (eight on target) and 16 clearances in 23 appearances this year.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jefferson Savarino - Nets in goal Savarino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Portland Timbers.
Impact Savarino ended a four-game scoreless drought with a goal to give Salt Lake the lead. This gives him seven goals for the year along with four assists. The young Venezuelan was an important asset to Salt Lake that helped the team book a trip to the playoffs. He ended up with a career high of 103 crosses (28 accurate) and 40 corners in just 19 appearances this year.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zac MacMath - One save in victory MacMath made a save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Portland Timbers.
Impact MacMath was not called upon much in the match, however his chance for an 11th clean sheet was ruined with a goal from Darion Asprilla late in the game. In his first season as a fulltime goalkeeper, he totaled 102 saves and 24 clearances while allowing 45 goals. The 31-year-old averaged 3 saves a match while totaling 13 saves, three clearances, one clean sheet with six goals allowed in the last five matches.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
