Real Salt Lake couldn’t get anything going against Portland as they dropped a 3-1 result. A win would have secured their spot in the playoffs, but a disjointed team couldn’t get it done at home. They’ll go on the road to take on a tough Sporting Kansas City team in the final game of the season. A win on Decision Day would still see RSL squeak their way into the playoffs, but any other result will end their 2021 season.
Portland opened the scoring early in the first half as Sebastian Blanco headed the ball past David Ochoa in the 17th minute.