Major League Soccer Regular Season - 5
San Diego 2 - 2 FT Real Salt Lake
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Zavier Gozo 7'
S. Solans (J. Sanabria) 17'
27' M. Ingvartsen
Noel Caliskan 40'
HT
↓ A. Hezarkhani ↑D. Luna 46'
Griffin Dillon 49'
56' A. Dreyer
61' Luca Bombino
63' ↓ D. Vazquez ↑A. Godoy
63' ↓ O. Verhoeven ↑W. Eisner
↓ G. Dillon ↑S. Spierings 67'
↓ S. Solans ↑V. Olatunji 67'
74' ↓ A. Pellegrino ↑L. Morgan
V. Olatunji 85'
87' Aníbal Godoy
90'+1 ↓ O. Valakari ↑O. Soe
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Diego
Goalkeepers
D. Ferree 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
51
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
O. Verhoeven 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
C. McVey 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
M. Duah 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
L. Bombino 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
O. Valakari
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Tverskov
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
93
Passes
10
Duels
D. Vazquez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
A. Dreyer 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
M. Ingvartsen 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
A. Pellegrino 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
P. Sisniega 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Soe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Eisner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Godoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Duke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Morgan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Saidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mighten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. B. Zamble
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Salt Lake
Goalkeepers
Rafael Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
P. Quinton 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
J. Glad
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Engel 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Midfielders
Z. Gozo 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
10
Duels Won
77%
Win %
N. Caliskan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Dillon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
J. Sanabria
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
A. Hezarkhani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
M. Guilavogui
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
S. Solans
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
M. Stajduhar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Katranis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Junqua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Luna
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
S. Spierings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Moisa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Marczuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Barea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Olatunji 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | San Diego | 2 - 2 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 04/26/2025 | San Diego | 1 - 3 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 03/09/2025 | Real Salt Lake | 1 - 3 | San Diego | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
03/22/2026
04/26/2025
03/09/2025
San Diego Win
Real Salt Lake Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
First Leg Fireworks Leave Tie on a Knife Edge
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A breathless 2-2 draw featuring overturned penalties, a dramatic late equalizer, and a red card perfectly sets up a winner-takes-all second leg.
Early Shocks and Swift Replies
A sky-high Intensity defined the opening exchanges at Snapdragon Stadium as both sides hunted an early advantage in this crucial first leg. Fueled by a raucous home crowd, the hosts pushed high, but Real Salt Lake thought they had earned a golden opportunity in the seventh minute. The referee pointed to the spot after a challenge on Zavier Gozo, only for VAR to intervene and wave away the penalty. Unfazed by the reversal, the visitors broke the deadlock just ten minutes later. S. Solans fired a brilliant strike past the goalkeeper following a sharp, defense-splitting pass from J. Sanabria. Despite falling behind early, San Diego controlled possession with 58% of the ball and patiently probed for weaknesses. Their methodical approach paid dividends in the 27th minute when M. Ingvartsen found the back of the net, ensuring the teams headed into the halftime break locked on level terms.
VAR Drama and Shifting Momentum
A fluctuating Balance metric tells the story of a breathless second half that saw the tactical script torn apart. San Diego snatched the momentum in the 56th minute when A. Dreyer unleashed a clinical finish, sending the home supporters into an absolute frenzy. Smelling blood in the water, they nearly put the tie out of reach shortly after when Luca Bombino went down inside the penalty area. However, VAR intervened for a second time to overturn the decision, denying the hosts a chance to double their lead. That crucial reprieve proved vital for the visitors. Despite seeing less of the ball, Real Salt Lake consistently bypassed the midfield press to generate highly dangerous chances. They ultimately racked up a staggering 21 total shots and an impressive 3.04 expected goals, turning the middle portion of the match into a sprawling, end-to-end track meet.
A Costly Red and Late Heroics
Driven by massive elimination Stakes ahead of the second leg on April 19th, the away side's relentless offensive pressure finally cracked the exhausted home defense. Super sub V. Olatunji, who was brought on to salvage the match, provided the dramatic breakthrough in the 85th minute, leveling the score and completely altering the complexion of the tie. The late equalizer visibly rattled the San Diego backline, whose boiling frustrations culminated in Christopher McVey being shown a straight red card for a reckless defensive foul in the 89th minute. Forced to survive the frantic final moments of stoppage time down a man, the hosts desperately clung to the 2-2 draw. The final whistle leaves this tie perfectly poised for a brutal, winner-takes-all conclusion when these two ambitious squads clash again in Utah.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Christopher McVey impact the match?
Occurring in the 89th minute, the dismissal forced San Diego into a desperate defensive block to survive stoppage time and preserve the 2-2 draw.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened twice to cancel penalties—first denying Real Salt Lake in the 7th minute, and later wiping out a San Diego spot-kick in the 61st.
Did San Diego deserve the late equalizer?
Actually, Real Salt Lake scored the late equalizer through V. Olatunji. Based on their massive 3.04 expected goals and 21 total shots, they entirely deserved it.
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.
Top-Four Ambitions Collide in Crucial First Leg
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 52/100. San Diego and Real Salt Lake meet in a high-octane battle, setting the stage for a dramatic two-legged showdown.
The Setup
A potent Form rating indicates San Diego are flying high as they sit fourth in the Major League Soccer standings. They welcome Real Salt Lake to Snapdragon Stadium on March 22, 2026, for the first leg of a crucial tie. While the baseline Stakes are tempered slightly by the early point in the campaign, the top-four implications are massive. This clash has all the makings of an early-season six-pointer. The visitors are just one point behind in sixth place, creating a brilliant level of competitive Balance between the two sides. Expect the Stars to shine as the hosts look to build a comfortable advantage before the return leg on April 19.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the engine room. Onni Valakari is tasked with unlocking the visiting defense, using his lethal passing range to dictate the tempo. He faces a gritty challenge from Stijn Spierings, whose ability to disrupt passing lanes and win second balls will be vital to keeping the away side in the tie.
Our Expectation
We anticipate a narrow 2-1 victory for the home side. San Diego's attacking rhythm and home-field advantage should give them the edge, but the visitors possess enough firepower to grab a crucial goal ahead of the second leg.