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Isimat-Mirin, Zusi help Sporting KC beat Whitecaps 3-1

Nicolas Isimat-Mirin scored his first MLS goal, Graham Zusi added a goal and an assist and Sporting Kansas City beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the opening round of the MLS Cup...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS Footnotes: Six great matchups are on tap as Cup playoffs begin this weekend

The MLS Cup playoffs kick off this weekend, and Doug McIntyre is here to break down all six first-round series.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

MLS statement on Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Andrew Putna investigation ' MLSSoccer.com Major League Soccer has released a statement on remarks that Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Andrew Putna made during team training. > Major Leagu...

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Devils, 76ers and Crystal Palace part-owner David Blitzer among group in talks to buy Real Salt Lake: Sources One source expects RSL to be sold at around the same valuation as the Houston Dynamo and Dash were earlier this year

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Referees' organization admits handball no-call error in Sporting KC's game against RSL Yep, the blew it. The Professional Referee Organization released a statement that says a penalty should’ve been awarded to Sporting Kansas C...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

PRO issues statement on Decision Day game between Real Salt Lake, Sporting KC ' MLSSoccer.com The Professional Referee Organization issued a statement Monday regarding Sunday’s Decision Day matchup, which ended in a 1-0 road victory f...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Real Salt Lake's Damir Kreilach named Week 35 MLS Player of the Week  ' MLSSoccer.com A Decision Day moment for the ages has earned Real Salt Lake attacker Damir Kreilach Week 35’s MLS Player of the Week honors.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Real Salt Lake's late stunner and end of an era for an MLS legend ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pablo Ruiz - Creates chance in win Ruiz took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Ruiz was solid on both sides of the ball as his side pulled off a dramatic win over Kansas City to clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. He will be facing a tough outing in the first round against the No. 2 seed Seattle.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Everton Luiz - Takes shot in win Luiz took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also made two clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Luiz was solid on both sides of the ball in Sunday's narrow but crucial win against Kansas City. Salt Lake just squeaks into the playoffs as the seven seed, heading into a clash against No. 2 seed Seattle.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Creates four chances in win Rusnak took a shot and created four chances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Rusnak couldn't get on the score sheet himself on Sunday, but that won't matter to him as Damir Kreilach's 95th-minute breakthrough sent his side to the playoffs in the most dramatic of fashions. Rusnak had four goals in his last three matches heading into the Kansas City game, so he's in good form approaching the clash against the No. 2 seed Seattle.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Ochoa - Keeps clean sheet against Kansas City Ochoa made four saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Ochoa kept his fifth and most important clean sheet of the season on Sunday as his side dramatically clinched a playoff spot by the skin of its teeth. He will be facing the No. 2 seed Seattle, which have scored 53 goals in MLS this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Meram - Records assist against Kansas City Meram took three shots (two on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Meram subbed into Sunday's game with about 20 minutes to go and he made a difference offensively, setting up Damir Kreilach's 95th-minute goal that dramatically sent Salt Lake into the playoffs. Meram has started just one game in the last month, but his performance may have earned him another look in the postseason.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Damir Kreilach - Scores goal against Kansas City Kreilach took three shots and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Kreilach scored the most dramatic of his 16 goals this season on Sunday, sending his side to the playoffs in the 95th minute of an up-to-then scoreless draw. Salt Lake sneaks into the seventh spot just based on goal differential, and face a tough outing against the No. 2 seed Seattle, which have conceded an MLS-low 33 goals.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

"It was pandemonium": Real Salt Lake celebrate after Damir Kreilach rocks Decision Day ' MLSSoccer.com Damir Kreilach saved Real Salt Lake’s season on Sunday. Literally.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Minnesota and Galaxy draw 3-3; Loons make playoffs, LA out

Adrien Hunou and Robin Lob scored early for Minnesota United, which played to a 3-3 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night to make the playoffs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Last-minute goal lifts Real Salt Lake over Sporting KC and into playoffs Damir Kreilach puts away a volley off a bicycle kick by Justin Meram in stoppage time as Real Salt Lake beats Sporting Kansas City 1-0 to re...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

Real Salt Lake beats Sporting KC 1-0, clinches playoff berth

Damir Kreilach scored in stoppage time to put Real Salt Lake over Sporting Kansas City 1-0 and clinch a playoff berth on Sunday

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playoff-bound Timbers down Austin FC 3-0 on Decision Day

Sebastian Blanco’s goal in the 53rd minute was the final tally in the playoff-bound Portland Timbers' 3-0 victory over Austin FC on Sunday in the final regular-season game

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Sporting Kansas City 0, Real Salt Lake 1 ' MLSSoccer.com Damir Kreilach’s goal deep in second half stoppage time lifted Real Salt Lake to a dramatic 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City, securing RSL’...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Footnotes: Wild 'Decision Day' will sort out playoff possibilities

There is a ton to be decided on MLS "Decision Day," and a couple traditional powers could be left out of the playoffs Sunday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

David Ochoa - One save against Portland Kreilach made one save and conceded three goals in a 3-1 defeat to Portland Timbers on Wednesday.

Impact Ochoa had a disappointing day for the losing team. The 20-year-old made just a solitary save but conceded three goals. It was the second consecutive league fixture where Ochoa conceded three or more goals.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Damir Kreilach - Three shots against Portland Kreilach had three shots in a 3-1 defeat to Portland Timbers on Wednesday.

Impact Kreilach had a decent game for the hosts. The 32-year-old had three shots but only one was on target. Other than that, Kreilach also provided three key passes, joint-most in the match.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Rusnak - Scores against Portland Rusnak scored a goal in a 3-1 defeat to Portland Timbers on Wednesday.

Impact Rusnak had a good game for the losing side. The 27-year-old scored the team's only goal in the match which was his 11th of the league campaign. In total, Rusnak had five shots - joint-most in the match - and three were on target.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE