For the entire season going into Saturday, if RSL conceded the first goal, the game was effectively over. It didn’t matter when that goal came, or if the team got one back. In 10 games, Real didn’t come away with a win if it fell behind first.
But that changed against NYCFC. After giving up a goal within the first five minutes, Salt Lake scored three unanswered goals and earned the full three points.
“I think it was a really good response,” Kyle Beckerman said. “I think nobody panicked.”
Beckerman said despite the team not being sharp to start the game, it was able to settle in and start creating chances.