We've been talking this week about some of the weaknesses Seattle Sounders may be defensively unsound, but that might be masking some of Real Salt Lake's issues in the process.
These two teams will face each other on Saturday with similar issues, and that's likely to make for an interesting — if stressful — matchup. With the issues facing RSL's defense, injuries aren't really our undoing so much as a lack of strong leadership.
Defensive leadership is lacking, but there's no easy answer
That's obviously something that's hurting the team right now, and RSL coach Jeff Cassar will be hoping that some minor adjustments will help with a short-term understanding and build some strength as a result.