Riding high off their two straight road wins, Real Salt Lake returns home for three straight matches in the confines of Rio Tinto Stadium. Kicking off the short home stand will be a true test of RSL’s recent form as they take on Western Conference leaders Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.
In what has turned into one of the fiercest rivalries in MLS over the years, this match-up should prove to be a real test of RSL’s strength. They’ve outscored opponents in their last two games 10-3, but let’s be real — neither of those teams (LA, Portland) have been playing well recently.