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Let’s talk about that Justin Portillo red card and the difference between “deliberate” and “intentional”.

For my first post here on The Soapbox, I thought it would be good to flex a muscle that I’m strong with so I can hopefully overcome my inability to write relevant soccer analysis.

Let’s take a deep dive into an important bit of terminology that exists in the IFAB Laws of the Game and how it applies to one of the more controversial moments Real Salt Lake has faced this season.

First, a disclaimer:

I am not a PRO referee nor a professional referee.