In the hours after Real Salt Lake returned the Rocky Mountain Cup to Rio Tinto Stadium, its best defender this season posted a photo on his Twitter account. A smiling Aaron Maund, flanked by his parents, held the Cup in his left hand. But the photo was not taken on the field, where in 2016, Maund's continued rise at center back has coincided with RSL's return to the playoff picture.
It was in the stands.
Not a bad week for the parents to visit. Rocky Mountain Cup u2705 pic.twitter.com/vrIszrENqK
— Aaron Maund (@Imamaundsta) August 27, 2016
The 25-year-old defender once again was forced to look on as RSL topped rival Colorado 2-1 last Friday night in Sandy, and it's a view he may have to get used to for a while.