Seattle Sounders at Real Salt Lake - Gamethread

Real Salt Lake is a dominating home side, not losing in their last 29 MLS games there. They've ridden the ability to win at Rio Tinto Stadium to solid runs in MLS play and a great performance in the CONCACAF Champions League. This season they have snagged 17 points in only 7 played lead by a strong defense that has only given up 2 goals on the season. With key losses due to both injury and Gold Cup call-ups Jason Kreis will have to count on Nick Rimando, Jamison Olave and Nat Borchers even more than usual.

The Seattle Sounders are clearly a middle of the road team right now with their 17 points in 13 played. While the defense has been solid the long stretch of injuries (finally over?) has hurt the offense even more than expected. Sigi Schmid's side does generally well on the road, but will continue to try new things to unlock the door to a promised land of about 1.5 goals per game.

The game is on KONG 6/16/106 and KIRO 97.3 FM at 6PM

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Opposing Looks at RSL SoapBox

Tactical Keys

• Forward Interplay
• Controlling wide spaces
• Defensive Communication

Player Matchups

• Forwards v Nick Rimando
• Fabian Espindola v Jeff Parke
• Brad Evans v Chris Wingert

Statistics

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