Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
Real Salt Lake defeated Colorado Rapids 1:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by D. Goncalves 39′. 1 yellow card was shown. Real Salt Lake had 50% possession while Colorado Rapids held 50%. Real Salt Lake had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 17 (3 on target) for Colorado Rapids. Expected goals: Real Salt Lake 0.64 — Colorado Rapids 2.15. Real Salt Lake made 5 substitutions, Colorado Rapids made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids — 1 goal and 1 card recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Real Salt Lake had 50% possession against Colorado Rapids's 50%. Real Salt Lake registered 11 shots (3 on target) while Colorado Rapids managed 17 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 6–9. Fouls committed: 9–7.
Lineups
Real Salt Lake lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Pablo Andrés Mastroeni, while Colorado Rapids deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Christopher Armas.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Real Salt Lake is 6.94, compared to 6.85 for Colorado Rapids. 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 Colorado Rapids's best-rated player is Rafael Navarro (7.18).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Real Salt Lake have contributed 5 goals and 5 assists this season, led by D. Luna (4G). Colorado Rapids's starters account for 14 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by Rafael Navarro (8G). 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 Colorado Rapids's 4-man backline averaging 6.70. 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 7.32, versus Colorado Rapids's 5 rated 6.84. 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 1 for Colorado Rapids averaging 7.18. 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 80% for Real Salt Lake and 86% for Colorado Rapids. 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 11 yellow cards this season, compared to 14 for Colorado Rapids. 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 27.9 (youngest: D. Luna (22), oldest: Rafael Cabral (35)), while Colorado Rapids average 26.3 (youngest: P. Aaronson (22), oldest: Z. Steffen (30)). 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 11 for Colorado Rapids. 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: Christopher Armas
Rivalry since 2012
Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids Head to Head Results· 40
Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids have met 40 times — Real Salt Lake won 24, Colorado Rapids won 10, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Real Salt Lake leads the head-to-head with 24 victories from 40 meetings. A combined 120 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (76 for the home side, 44 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 21 matches (53%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 23 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–3 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Real Salt Lake have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Colorado Rapids show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026