It was a sight to behold for fans attending the cross-conference match against the Philadelphia Union. Philly came to the RioT having won their last four matches and being unbeaten in their last six, but RSL set the tone early on. The match was arguably RSL’s best performance of the year, and several players had breakout performances.
The three-headed-monster of Joao Plata, Albert Rusnák, and Jefferson Savarino put together another thrilling performance, and the team worked together to earn a shutout against a Philly side who have averaged almost three goals a game in their unbeaten run. Here’s what stood out from the match.