Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
Los Angeles FC defeated Real Salt Lake 4:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by Son Heung-Min 3′, Son Heung-Min 16′, Z. Gozo 76′, Son Heung-Min 82′, D. Bouanga 88′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Real Salt Lake had 59% possession while Los Angeles FC held 41%. Real Salt Lake had 21 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (6 on target) for Los Angeles FC. Expected goals: Real Salt Lake 3.02 — Los Angeles FC 2.36. Real Salt Lake made 5 substitutions, Los Angeles FC made 5. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Victor Olatunji 90′).
Match Events
Key match events between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles FC — 5 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: T. Tillman
assist: R. Hollingshead
Match Statistics
Real Salt Lake had 59% possession against Los Angeles FC's 41%. Real Salt Lake registered 21 shots (5 on target) while Los Angeles FC managed 9 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 12–2. Fouls committed: 15–13.
Lineups
Real Salt Lake lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Pablo Andrés Mastroeni, while Los Angeles FC deployed a 3-4-3 under Steven Emil Cherundolo.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Real Salt Lake is 6.97, compared to 7.20 for Los Angeles FC. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Real Salt Lake's highest-rated starter is D. Luna (7.43), while Los Angeles FC's best-rated player is Son Heung-Min (8.18).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Real Salt Lake have contributed 11 goals and 7 assists this season, led by Z. Gozo (6G). Los Angeles FC's starters account for 46 goals and 25 assists, spearheaded by D. Bouanga (26G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Real Salt Lake deploy 4 defenders rated 6.71 on average, against Los Angeles FC's 3-man backline averaging 7.04. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Real Salt Lake field 4 midfielders averaging 7.41, versus Los Angeles FC's 4 rated 7.10. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Real Salt Lake start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.62, compared to 3 for Los Angeles FC averaging 7.61. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 79% for Real Salt Lake and 49% for Los Angeles FC. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Real Salt Lake's starters have collected 12 yellow cards this season, compared to 47 for Los Angeles FC. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Real Salt Lake's starting XI is 26.9 (youngest: Z. Gozo (18), oldest: Rafael Cabral (35)), while Los Angeles FC average 30.0 (youngest: R. Porteous (26), oldest: H. Lloris (39)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Real Salt Lake's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 26 for Los Angeles FC. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni
Substitutes
Coach: Steven Emil Cherundolo
Rivalry since 2018
Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC Head to Head Results· 20
Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles FC have met 20 times — Real Salt Lake won 5, Los Angeles FC won 14, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. Los Angeles FC leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 64 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.20 per match (21 for the home side, 43 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (45%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (65%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2018.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Real Salt Lake have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Los Angeles FC show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026