Real Salt Lake is coming off a disappointing result in Nashville. Can they get back on track against winless Toronto?
Real Salt Lake has been up and down this year. They have had close wins and sour defeats. RSL is coming off a 2-1 loss in Nashville, where they scored early but conceded a couple of rough goals, one on a corner kick and the other from the penalty spot. RSL struggled to pass the ball, and Nashville capitalized on poor RSL decisions
Real Salt Lake has problems with passing. Sometimes, the passing is crisp, and great chances are created. Other times, it is inaccurate, and RSL concedes silly goals. RSL needs to work on communication and passing if they want to win games this year. Toronto is a good team to practice this, and RSL should take advantage of this opportunity.
RSL has a chance to figure some things out against Toronto FC, who are yet to win this year. The Reds are going to be angry after a frustrating 0-0 draw at Minnesota United FC. RSL can win this game, but needs to be wary. This could be a trap game. TFC will be hungry and could catch RSL by surprise. The Claret and Cobalt must stay on the front foot the entire time and not get lazy.
Toronto FC has struggled this year. They are 0-4-4 this year and are 0-3-2 on the road. The Claret and Cobalt have a prime opportunity to pounce. Real Salt Lake has a dynamic attack that is run by rising star Diego Luna. The additon of Dominik Marczuk and Andre Piol has been a good choice that has given this attack some life.
Real Salt Lake has also found some consistency in goalkeeper Rafael Cabral. His saves are keeping RSL in matches, and his skill is hard to beat. Cabral has also started a few counterattacks that have led to excellent chances for the attack. Cabral is a key part of the RSL defnse, and has locked down the starting spot.
Keys to the game for RSL:
- Don’t get caught in the trap: Real Salt Lake should have an easy victoru against Toronto FC but it could be a trap game. Stay smart, keep your foot on the gas and don’t get lazy.
- Play fast: RSL can play fast. They did it in their wins against Seattle and the Galaxy. If RSL wants to win big in this game, they will need to play quickly and get the ball right into the attack.
- Play smart: RSL needs to make smart passes and have good positioning in order to win this game. Every pass must have a purpose, and the Claret and Cobalt cannot afford sloppy errors.
Real Salt Lake has a good chance to get a win against Toronto FC. However, it could be a trap game, and TFC will come into this game angry. RSL has to be careful and keep their foot on the gas. They will need to play fast, smart, and stay aggressive in order to win this match. It is there for RSL, and they can take it.
