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First-Place Real Salt Lake Take on Surging FC Dallas
Match Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. FC Dallas
Real Salt Lake (RSL) will aim to extend their impressive run of form when they visit FC Dallas for a Western Conference clash on Saturday in Frisco, Texas.
Current Form and Standings
RSL (8-2-4, 28 focuses) sits on the Western Meeting, enjoying some real success on a dash of five successes in their last six matches. Their most recent victory was a completely exhilarating 5-3 home triumph over the Colorado Rapids last Saturday, featured by supports from Cristian Arango and Andres Gomez, and an extra objective from Anderson Julio in added time.
RSL is unbeaten in their last 10 games and has won six consecutive away matches. Their last defeat in league play was a 2-1 loss to Colorado on March 9.
“We talk about mental fortitude all the time, and the guys, after the game, mentioned the same,” RSL coach Pablo Mastroeni said. “They feel like whether we’re playing great or we’re not playing well, whether we’re winning or we’re behind it, the people in this room have incredible mindsets.”
Key Players
Cristian Arango is leading the league with 13 goals and has contributed eight assists, tying him for fourth most in the league.
“Very happy with everything that has been done,” Arango said. “But even happier with the way the team is going, with the way that we’ve been winning, with the way we’re building that winning mentality, that strong and positive mentality.”
FC Dallas’ Form
FC Dallas (3-6-3, 12 points) comes into the match looking to maintain their momentum following a 1-1 draw at Houston last weekend, where Petar Musa’s 69th-minute goal secured a point for the team.
Dallas has shown a resurgence with three wins and a draw in their last four games across all competitions, and four victories in their past six outings.
“We started the season very slow, but I feel like right now we are developing good chemistry, we are starting to score goals,” Dallas striker Jesus Ferreira said. “We want to show our fans that we are a competitive team.”
Key Players for Dallas
Petar Musa, the club’s record signing in the offseason, leads Dallas with five goals (four in his past five games) and two assists.
Head-to-Head Record
Last season, FC Dallas won both meetings between the sides and holds a strong overall record against RSL with 24 wins, 14 losses, and 12 draws.
Match Insights
- RSL is on a 10-game unbeaten run and has won their last six away matches.
- FC Dallas has found form with a solid run of results recently, showing improved chemistry and goal-scoring ability.
- Cristian Arango and Petar Musa will be key players to watch, as both have been prolific in front of goal.
Conclusion
The coordinate vows to be a thrilling experience with RSL hoping to keep up with their best position in the Western Meeting and broaden their unbeaten streak, while FC Dallas expects to proceed with their resurgence and move up the standings. The two groups will be anxious to exhibit their assets in what could be a crucial game in their separate missions.
