Major League Soccer Gameweek 27
Real Salt Lake 3 - 0 FT New England Revolution
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Carles Gil 45'+2
HT
↓ Wilson Harris ↑Griffin Yow 58'
↓ Luca Daniel·Langoni ↑Cody Baker 58'
Joshua Wynder 61'
62' Sergi Solans (Noel Caliskan)
↓ Joshua Wynder ↑Javaun Mussenden 68'
75' Rafael
75' ↓ Aiden Hezarkhani ↑Colin Guske
80' Sergi Solans (Morgan Guilavogui)
↓ Carles Gil ↑Diego Fagúndez 86'
↓ Matt Polster ↑Marcos Zambrano Delgado 86'
86' ↓ Sergi Solans ↑Lineker Rodrigues
89' ↓ Morgan Guilavogui ↑Jason Shokalook
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Salt Lake
Goalkeepers
Rafael Cabral 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Philip Quinton 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Sam Junqua 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kobi Henry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
DeAndre Yedlin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Noel Caliskan 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Stijn Spierings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiden Hezarkhani 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
S. Solans 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Dominik Marczuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Guilavogui 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Max Kerkvliet 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mason Stajduhar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Taylor Booth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emeka Eneli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colin Guske
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lineker Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jason Shokalook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New England Revolution
Goalkeepers
Matt Turner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mamadou Fofana
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Ethan Kohler 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
71
Passes
10
Duels
Matthew Polster
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
94
Passes
7
Duels
Will Sands 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Joshua Wynder
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Dániel Gazdag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carles Gil
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
81%
Pass Acc
Jackson Yueill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Wilson Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Luca Langoni
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Donovan Parisian
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tanner Beason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tylon Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cody Baker
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Mussenden
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Fagundez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Griffin Yow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Zambrano-Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2024 | Real Salt Lake | 2 - 0 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | America First Field |
| 03/13/2022 | New England Revolution | 2 - 3 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 09/21/2019 | New England Revolution | 0 - 0 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 10/19/2018 | Real Salt Lake | 4 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
| 05/13/2017 | New England Revolution | 4 - 0 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 07/17/2016 | Real Salt Lake | 0 - 0 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
| 04/25/2015 | New England Revolution | 4 - 0 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 07/05/2014 | Real Salt Lake | 2 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
| 05/09/2013 | New England Revolution | 1 - 2 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 05/06/2012 | Real Salt Lake | 2 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
09/01/2024
03/13/2022
09/21/2019
10/19/2018
05/13/2017
07/17/2016
04/25/2015
07/05/2014
05/09/2013
05/06/2012
Real Salt Lake Win
New England Revolution Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +13
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -25
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -3
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Real Salt Lake
New England Revolution
Real Salt Lake
New England Revolution
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Rio Tinto Stunner: RSL Dismantles High-Flying Revolution
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A tactical masterclass in ruthless efficiency saw a struggling Real Salt Lake completely blindside the high-flying Revolution.
Early Ambush
Form goes out the window when execution is this sharp. Real Salt Lake entered this matchup carrying a miserable winless streak, but they immediately tore the script apart. Aiden Hezarkhani sent Rio Tinto Stadium into delirium with a brilliant 2nd-minute opener. The shocking start forced New England Revolution to instantly abandon their initial game plan. The visitors completely dominated possession, pinning their hosts back while racking up set-piece pressure with 11 corners. Yet, the Intensity of the Revolution's attack proved entirely toothless against a deeply entrenched and desperate defense.
The Counter-Punch
Trailing at the break, New England poured bodies forward searching for an equalizer, attempting 15 shots throughout the contest. That desperation played perfectly into Salt Lake's hands. The defining moment arrived in the 62nd minute when the visitors overcommitted. Noel Caliskan threaded a precise ball to Sergi Solans, who buried the chance to double the advantage. This wasn't just a goal; it was a psychological hammer blow that shifted the Balance of the entire contest. A massive Upset was suddenly crystalizing before our eyes, leaving the title-chasing visitors utterly shell-shocked.
Ruthless Resolution
Any lingering hopes for a dramatic comeback were extinguished in the 80th minute. Morgan Guilavogui carved open the remaining defensive gaps, setting up Solans to secure his brace and seal a stunning 3-0 victory. Despite holding just 34 percent of the ball, Salt Lake punished every mistake with surgical precision. Given the Stakes for both clubs, this result sends shockwaves across the league standings. The Revolution missed a golden chance to pressure the top spot, while RSL secured three vital points to drag themselves away from the league's basement.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Real Salt Lake's season?
It snaps a brutal five-game winless streak, injecting vital confidence into a squad desperate to climb away from the bottom of the table.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Revs Bring Firepower to Struggling Salt Lake
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. An out-of-form home side meets a ruthless away attack in an intriguing clash that practically guarantees entertainment.
The Setup
At America First Field on September 27, 2026, Real Salt Lake face a monumental test against one of the league's heavyweights. Sitting 11th in the standings, the hosts are enduring a nightmare run. Their Form rating is a major red flag after a disastrous five-match winless skid. Contrast that sharply with New England Revolution, who sit comfortably in third place and bring genuine momentum. Despite the obvious points gap in the table, a surprisingly high Balance rating hints this matchup could be much closer on the pitch than on paper. The Stakes are relatively modest for the visitors, who are firmly entrenched in the upper echelons of the league. However, with these two franchises combining for a staggering 4.0 goals per game, attacking fireworks are expected.
Key Battle
With no specific individual duels dictating the narrative, this contest boils down to collective tactical discipline. The home midfield, anchored by D. Luna and J. Sanabria, face a massive shift trying to disrupt New England's passing rhythm. If Salt Lake's leaky defensive unit cannot immediately plug the gaps, the visitors' dynamic forward line will simply run riot.
Our Prediction
The visitors boast an imposing Stars rating, largely driven by elite attacking talismans like Carles Gil and Dor Turgeman. We expect New England to assert dominance and control the tempo from the opening whistle. Real Salt Lake should find the net given the visitors' occasional away-day lapses, but New England's sheer attacking quality will ultimately overwhelm them. Our take: a decisive, high-scoring away victory.