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RSL Eliminated from Playoff Contention with Defeat at Galaxy

REAL SALT LAKE ELIMINATED FROM POSTSEASON CONTENTION IN 2-1 LOSS

RSL Falls 2-1 to LA Galaxy in Final Road Game of the Season

CARSON, California (Sunday, November 1, 2020) – Real Salt Lake (5-9-7, 22 points) was eliminated from contention for the 2020 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday night after a 2-1 loss to the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Douglas Martinez notched his second goal of the 2020 season, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a 2-0 deficit on the road.

The Galaxy jumped out to the lead through Giancarlo Gonzalez in the 18th minute, heading in a free kick from Sebastian Lletget.