Luc de Fougerolles scored his first goal for Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, but a late equalizer by San Jose's Jack Jasinski resulted in a 1-1 draw at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. The Canadian international, making his first start for the club, exited the match with an injury after his 79th-minute strike gave the hosts a lead that they could not hold.
Late Equalizer Denies Victory
The match saw San Jose's Jack Jasinski find an equalizer in the fourth minute of five minutes of stoppage time to secure a point for the visitors, according to MLS Soccer. The result extends San Jose's unbeaten streak to eight consecutive matches. The draw leaves Real Salt Lake with 33 points and five matches remaining in the regular season, keeping them five points beyond the playoff line with a 9-6-14 record.
Impact of Newcomer
De Fougerolles, a 21-year-old center back, was a dominant force for Real Salt Lake before his exit. According to Salt City FC, the London-born Canadian recorded 10 defensive contributions and scored his goal on an expected goals (xG) value of 0.13. His performance came at a critical time for the club's defense, following an adductor injury to Justen Glad earlier this season.
Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni described the impact of the newcomer as transformational. "What he's brought to the team in such a short time has been transformational," Mastroeni said. "This is the player that we've been starving for."
Injury and Substitutions
The 79th-minute goal by de Fougerolles came after he received a pass from Juan Manuel Sanabria following a set piece on the right side of the box. The goal followed a period of substitutions where Zach Booth, Ariath Piol, and Aiden Hezarkhani entered the match around the hour mark. Mastroeni noted that the substitutes had changed the game in three consecutive matches.
However, the night took a negative turn for the defender when he dropped to the turf clutching his leg shortly after scoring. De Fougerolles was replaced by DeAndre Yedlin for the final 10 minutes of regulation. Mastroeni stated that the injury "doesn't look good" and noted that the player required assistance to reach the locker room.
Match Statistics
The match was played before an attendance of 19,783 at America First Field. Statistical data from MLS Soccer shows that Real Salt Lake recorded 22 total shots compared to 16 by San Jose. Real Salt Lake maintained 51.2% possession, while San Jose held 48.8%. Despite the high shot volume, neither side produced a shot on target until San Jose's Morgan Guilavogui had a right-footed attempt saved in the 43rd minute.
Upcoming Schedule
Real Salt Lake is scheduled to travel to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, Oct. 18, before returning home to host St. Louis City SC on Oct. 24.
