Our prediction for this MLS match:
Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids go head to head at America First Field in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. The Royals aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over Los Angeles FC, but boss Pablo Mastroeni must warn his men against complacency. Defender Alexandros Katranis is a major doubt due to personal reasons, while midfielder Kevin Bonilla continues to miss out with an ACL injury.
The Rapids, on the other hand, kicked off the new MLS campaign with a heavy 4-1 loss to Portland Timbers, with the team sharing the spoils with Nashville SC at the weekend. Colorado are not regarded as good travellers and, taking everything into account, we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Real Salt Lake’s party at America First Field. Midfielder Ralph Priso-Mbongue misses out with a hamstring problem for the visiting team.
Highlighted Team (Real Salt Lake):
Real Salt Lake joined Major League Soccer in 2005 as an expansion team of the league and four years later they won their first MLS Cup. The Royals faced star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game at Qwest Field in Seattle and Jason Kreis’ troops defeated David Beckham and Co. on penalties.
In 2013 Real Salt Lake made it to the MLS Cup final for the second time in the club’s history, but they were beaten by Sporting Kansas City on penalties this time out. The Royals participated in the CONCACAF Champions League final in 2011 as well, but Monterrey of Mexico eventually won the title. Real Salt Lake footballers wear red shirts and blue shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is white.
The likes of Clint Mathis, Jeff Cunningham and Eddie Pope are some of the notable footballers who played for the club in the past. Jeff Cunningham scored 19 goals in 32 appearances in the league for the Royals.