Real Salt Lake took to the field for the last preseason match against the 2015 MLS Cup runner-ups Columbus Crew SC. With the season squad scrimmaging against FC Tucson earlier in the day before the CONCACAF Champions League match-up with Liga MX's Tigres UANL next week, RSL decided to employ their youth contingent against an expected Crew first string squad.
The first 15 minutes, both sides looked to move the ball more than create chances. With the ball bouncing around the pitch, RSL showcased their ability to challenge, and more importantly win, the ball in the midfield. Olmes Garcia especially impressed winning many balls and them seamlessly wing swapping to open up space.