"We need to keep getting points," midfielder Jordan Allen said. "We wanted three and we needed three, but it was better than nothing."
Securing three points necessitates goals, which RSL hasn't scored in nearly a month. Three-consecutive shutouts equals a scoreless streak of 270 minutes and counting — the longest offensive drought of 2016. Injuries have played their role in the lack of chances created and capitalized upon.
Within the last two weeks, Javier Morales, Yura Movsisyan and Joao Plata have picked up respective injuries. That's a combined 22 goals and 18 assists not at full strength during the push to secure a first-round postseason knockout match at home.