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Justen Glad - Makes eight clearances in win Glad took two shots (one on target) and made eight clearances in Sunday's 2-1 Western Conference semifinal victory against Sporting KC. He also made two blocks and two interception...

Impact Glad once again defended valiantly Sunday as his side knocked another top team out of the playoffs, this time Kansas City. Next weekend is the Western Conference Final against the No. 4 Timbers, which have scored four goals in the playoffs already this year.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Herrera - Defends well in win Herrera made two clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's Western Conference semifinal victory against Sporting KC. He also created a chance and won two of three tackles in t...

Impact Herrera conceded the penalty that Johnny Russell slotted home on Tuesday with a foul on Gadi Kinda, but he was solid from there on out as his side came back and knocked Kansas City out of the playoffs. Salt Lake has not yet conceded a non-penalty goal in the playoffs this year, and Herrera will be ready for next weekend's Western Conference Final against the Timbers, which have scored four goals in the playoffs so far.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Damir Kreilach - Takes shot in win Kreilach took a shot on target and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 Western Conference semifinal victory against Kansas City. He also made two clearances, an interception and won o...

Impact Kreilach was solid on both sides of the ball on Sunday as his side earned another upset win, this time over Sporting KC. Next weekend is the Western Conference Final against No. 4 Portland, which conceded 52 goals in the regular season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Ochoa - Concedes goal against Kansas City Ochoa made a save but conceded a goal in Sunday's 2-1 Western Conference semifinal victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Ochoa was beaten by a Johnny Russell spot kick on Sunday, but he has kept all non-penalty shot out of his net so far in the playoffs in upset wins over No. 2 Seattle and No. 3 Kansas City. Next up is the Western Conference Final against No. 4 Portland, which scored 56 goals in the regular season and have scored four times in the playoffs so far.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Brody - Records assist in win Brody took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 Western Conference semifinal victory against Sporting KC. He also made two clearances, an interception and won one of one tack...

Impact Brody set up Anderson Julio's goal against Kansas City on Sunday for his first assist since May. Salt Lake is through to the Western Conference Final against No. 4 Portland, which have scored four goals in playoff wins against No. 5 Minnesota and No. 1 Colorado so far.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Meram - Records assist in win Meram subbed into Sunday's Western Conference semifinal against Sporting KC in the 57th minute, and he assisted a goal in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Meram made the difference on Sunday, setting up fellow substitute Bobby Wood's 91st minute game-winning goal with a cross, sending his side to the Western Conference Final next weekend. Meram likely won't start against Portland, but with six assists this season he should be ready to come off the bench and make an impact once again.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson Julio - Scores goal against Kansas City Julio subbed into Sunday's Western Conference semifinal against Sporting KC in the 57th minute, and he made a clearance, an interception and scored a goal in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Julio scored the equalizer on Sunday that paved the way for Bobby Wood's dramatic game winner in the 91st minute, and Salt Lake is moving on to the Western Conference Final against Portland next weekend. Julio has started 10 games this season and he is unlikely to break into the XI at such a critical moment, but he should still have a part to play off the bench once again.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Wood - Scores goal against Kansas City Wood scored a goal and made an interception in Sunday's 2-1 Western Conference semifinal victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Wood was the hero off the bench on Sunday, scoring the goal that sends No. 7-seeded Salt Lake to the Western Conference Final with his first MLS goal since August. He will hope to play a part off the bench once again versus Portland next weekend.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

RSL's Cinderella run continues, breaking down Philadelphia - Nashville SC

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Real Salt Lake, Philadelphia Union advance in MLS playoffs Bobby Wood directed Justin Meram’s crossing pass low into the right corner in the 90th minute to give Real Salt Lake a 2-1 victory over Spor...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Damir Kreilach following RSL win over SKC: "We came here and dominated the game." ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Post Game Interviews: Justen Glad, Bobby Wood on an incredible playoff run so far ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sporting Kansas City vs. Real Salt Lake

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Portland Timbers to host Real Salt Lake for West final of MLS Cup Playoffs The match details have not yet been set for the West final.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Real Salt Lake beats Sporting KC, 2-1 in stoppage time

Bobby Wood directed Justin Meram's crossing pass from low into the right corner in the 90th minute to give Real Salt Lake a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday in Major...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Sporting Kansas City 1, Real Salt Lake 2 ' MLSSoccer.com A Bobby Wood stoppage-time goal helped lift Real Salt Lake to a stunning come-from-behind 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City in the Audi MLS...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Albert Rusnak - Out against Kansas City Rusnak (illness) is not in Salt Lake's match day squad for Sunday's Western Conference semifinal against Sporting KC.

Impact Rusnak is still in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, and he will miss Sunday's playoff game once again. Maikel Chang lines up on the left wing in his absence.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake embrace playoff underdog role at SKC: "There's nothing to lose" ' MLSSoccer.com Being an underdog in the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs means the odds are stacked against you, and Real Salt Lake are fully embracing that mant...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

David Ochoa, Pablo Mastroeni, Peter Vermes and Khiry Shelton preview SKC vs. RSL ' Sunday, 3 PM ET on ABC ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

David Ochoa to Real Salt Lake doubters: Thanks for the motivation ' MLSSoccer.com Love him or hate him, David Ochoa isn't changing.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sporting KC's Daniel Salloi: Bring on David Ochoa's antics, Real Salt Lake ' MLSSoccer.com Real Salt Lake goalkeeper David Ochoa has embraced the dark arts in the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. And as Sporting Kansas City prepare to f...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Cup bracket has opened up, but Sporting KC must first beat stubborn Real Salt Lake Sporting KC faces No. 7 Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday with a chance to play another home game in the MLS pla...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

David Ochoa shines and Portland steals the show on Thanksgiving ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

David Ochoa shines and Portland steals the show on Thanksgiving

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Timbers beat Rapids on late goal to reach MLS West final

Larrys Mabiala scored in the 90th minute and the Portland Timbers beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on Thursday to advance to the Western Conference final

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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