Cassar and his staff aren't exactly replete with options this week when unbeaten RSL (1-0-2) take on perfect Sporting KC (3-0-0) Saturday night in Kansas City, Kan. Through red-card suspension or injuries, RSL is down eight players, including starters like Kyle Beckerman, Burrito Martinez and Jamison Olave.
To compound that, Cassar said Tuesday that midfielder Javier Morales (ribs) is doubtful. Forward Olmes Garcia (ankle sprain) is progressing and could return to training Wednesday, but there's no guarantee. Defender Chris Wingert was sporting a protective face shield after suffering a broken nose in Portland on March 19, but is expected to be available.