REAL SALT LAKE NEWS

Jonathan Menendez - Out with groin injury Menendez will miss Saturday's clash against Colorado with an adductor injury.

Impact Menendez started for the first time this season in last weekend's defeat to Kansas City, but he has since suffered a groin injury and was not in training with RSL this week. Rubio Rubin (groin) could return to the starting lineup up front if he's fit enough.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Wood - Suffers hamstring injury Wood will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Rapids due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Wood missed last weekend's defeat against Kansas City with a hamstring, and he's set to be out once again on Saturday. Rubio Rubin (groin) could return to the starting lineup up front if he's fit enough.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Cordova - Has quiet game in loss Cordova took a shot and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Sporting KC.

Impact Cordova wasn't very effective in his first MLS start on Saturday, and it's possible he returns to the bench once Rubio Rubin (groin) returns to full fitness. He has appeared in all five of RSL's MLS matches this season.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Menendez - Takes three shots against Kansas City Menendez took three shots (one on target) and made an interception in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Sporting KC. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Menendez made his first start of the season up front on Saturday, and he was pretty effective alongside Sergio Cordova in the game. He could be given another opportunity in the XI against Colorado next weekend.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jasper Loffelsend - Makes three clearances in loss Loffelsend made three clearances and completed 15 passes in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Sporting KC.

Impact Loffelsend made his first MLS start against Kansas City on Saturday, but he will have hoped to have been more involved from the right wing. The 24-year-old is likely to return to the bench once teammates like Aaron Herrera (undisclosed), Damir Kreilach (calf) and Justin Meram (not injury related) return either to full fitness or from international duty.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zac MacMath - Concedes goal against Kansas City MacMath made three saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Sporting KC.

Impact MacMath was beaten by a late Johnny Russell strike on Saturday, and he hasn't kept a clean sheet now in his last three games. David Ochoa (quadriceps) is nearing a return but MacMath will remain in goal until he's fully fit again, which likely won't be in time for next weekend's clash against Colorado.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake loses for first time this season, falling to Sporting KC Johnny Russell scored the decisive goal as Sporting Kansas City earned a 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 27, 2022 • DESERET.COM

Sporting KC hands Real Salt Lake its first loss of the season Kansas City, Kan. • Johnny Russell scored the decisive goal as Sporting Kansas City earned a 1-0 win Saturday over Real Salt Lake.

MARCH 27, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Sporting Kansas City hand Real Salt Lake their first loss of the season in 1-0 win  ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MARCH 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Russell scores, Sporting KC beats Real Salt Lake 1-0

Johnny Russell scored a pivotal goal in Sporting Kansas City’s 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rubio Rubin - On bench Saturday Rubin (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Kansas City.

Impact Rubin is on the bench Saturday, a surprise as he was reported to be available for the match in a large capacity earlier in the week. That said he is just recovering from a long-term injury, so it's not a surprise that he isn't rushing back to a major work load.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Silva - Starting against Kansas City Silva (toe) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Kansas City.

Impact Silva is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, despite being listed as questionable earlier in the week. The defender has made a full recovery and should be in line for a full 90 minutes once more.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Damir Kreilach - Returns to bench Kreilach (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Kansas City.

Impact Kreilach made a return to the bench after dealing with a calf injury throughout most of the season. The midfielder was always expected to make a return to the bench after training earlier in the week. Kreilach should be a fringe option until he is back in the starting XI.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Cordova - Starting once more Cordova (knee) was listed as questionable earlier in the week, bust is in the starting XI against Kansas City.

Impact Cordova was listed as questionable but has recovered enough to return to the starting XI. The forward isn't a major fantasy option, but he has inherent value leading the attack.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Cordova - Questionable against Kansas City Cordova is listed as questionable with a knee injury on the injury report for Saturday's clash against Sporting KC.

Impact Cordova has come off the bench in all four of RSL's MLS games this season, but he enters the weekend as a game time decision with a knee issue.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justen Glad - Out against Kansas City Glad has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Sporting KC with a hamstring injury.

Impact Glad was subbed out of last weekend's win over Nashville just past the hour mark with a hamstring injury that will prevent him from playing Saturday as well. With Marcelo Silva (toe) also questionable, Johan Kappelhof and Erik Holt could be the primary options in central defense for the game.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City hosts Real Salt Lake on 1-game home losing streak

Sporting Kansas City hosts Real Salt Lake looking to end a one-game home losing streak

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rubio Rubin - Expected to be available Saturday Rubin (groin) is expected to be healthy and available for Real Salt Lake against Kansas City on Saturday, manager Pablo Mastroeni said Tuesday.

Impact Rubin is yet to feature for RSL this season while dealing with an adductor injury, but he played 60 minutes for MLS Next Pro team Real Monarchs last weekend and is expected to be ready for his season debut in MLS on Saturday.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Ochoa - Nearing return to training RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni said Tuesday that Ochoa (quadriceps) is targeting a return to training within the next "week or two," according to KSL Sports radio.

Impact Ochoa is yet to feature this season after suffering a quad injury in preseason, and he will miss Saturday's clash against Sporting KC as well. But he will aim to be back in the squad by the upcoming Colorado or Toronto matches if possible.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Silva - Questionable with toe injury Silva (toe) is back in training with Real Salt Lake but will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Sporting KC, manager Pablo Mastroeni said Tuesday.

Impact Silva missed last weekend's victory against Nashville with a toe injury, and he will be questionable for the next one against Kansas City as well. With Justen Glad (hamstring) a doubt for the game, Johan Kappelhof and Erik Holt would be the primary options in central defense if Silva isn't fit enough.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Damir Kreilach - Making progress with injury Kreliach (calf) might be available off the bench for this weekend's clash against Kansas City, RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni said Tuesday.

Impact Kreilach has missed Salt Lake's last three games with a calf injury and he still hasn't returned to training, but Mastroeni says there's a chance he'll be fit enough to make the bench on Saturday.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Herrera - Suffers injury setback RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni said Tuesday that Herrera has suffered a minor knock in training.

Impact Herrera's setback is not related to the quadriceps injury that kept him out for the first three games of the season, and Mastroeni is still optimistic that he can be available against Sporting KC on Saturday.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rash overreactions to MLS Week 4: Cracks in veteran squads? Dust-ups go mainstream?  ' MLSSoccer.com Happy international break, all (with the possible exception of the six MLS teams in action this weekend). Everyone in the league has played...

MARCH 22, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Justin Meram - Called up to national team Meram has been called up by the Iraq National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers on March 24 and 29.

Impact Meram will miss next weekend's MLS clash against Sporting KC while on international duty. Jony Menendez or Sergio Cordova could replace him in attacking midfield for the game.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE