But RSL’s braintrust got one very crucial signing right this offseason. He’s No. 6 in your game-day booklet. The 6-foot-1 Croatian box-to-box midfielder who continually has proved that he’s not only part of RSL’s long-term project, but he’s here to help expedite the process. Sure, there might be a center forward issue for RSL as the transfer window closes next week, but there is no production shortage out of the midfield.
The 29-year-old put RSL on his shoulders against a scuffling Chicago Fire team that put all three of its superstars on the bench when the lineups were introduced Saturday evening.