Last time RSL and Austin faced off, one set of Austin substitutions brought down the whole RSL wall, with Austin FC coach Josh Wolff very much the victor on the occasion. Adjustments have not been RSL’s forte over the course of the season, and now, it must be put to the test.
Of course, there exists another possibility: RSL can execute in such a way that it’s easier to adjust. The big thing there is exactly what we witnessed against Portland: scoring goals. And, yeah, I know. I say “score goals” a lot. But it’s a massive thing this team has lacked, and I suspect we’re in our right mind to want that as fans.