After a slow start to the 2017 MLS Season, Real Salt Lake have managed to climb from the bottom of the Western Conference into playoff contention. Following their 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers, RSL is now in sixth place with four games left on their schedule. In order to make the postseason, the club will need results. While being in sixth place is an accomplishment, RSL still has played a few more games than the teams around them. Dropped points by their competitors will help their chances, but RSL can only help themselves by winning games.