Real Salt Lake secured their second consecutive shutout on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with a 3-0 victory over FC Juárez at America First Field to stay alive in the Leagues Cup. The win moves the Claret-and-Cobalt to seven points through three matches, positioning them for a potential spot in one of the four MLS quarterfinal slots.
Dominant Offensive Performance
The victory on August 11 marked a significant offensive resurgence for Real Salt Lake, following a 4-0 rout of Atlante FC just three days earlier. The win against the previously unbeaten Juárez side allowed the hosts to finish the Phase One finale in dominant fashion before a home crowd of 14,099 fans.
The scoring opened in the 29th minute when Designated Player Morgan Guilavogui converted a penalty kick. The penalty was awarded after Juárez defender Jesús Murillo conceded a handball inside the box. Guilavogui sent the ball into the top right corner, marking his second goal of the 2026 season and his fourth consecutive match with a goal contribution.
Real Salt Lake extended the lead in the 53rd minute through Sergi Solans. Following a substitution by head coach Pablo Mastroeni, Solans received a pass from Noel Caliskan, turned past a defender, and chipped the ball past goalkeeper Sebastián Jurado. The goal was Solans' second in as many matches and his third in four August appearances.
The scoring was completed in the 68th minute by Lineker Rodrigues, a recent signing from MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Real Monarchs. Rodrigues scored his first career MLS goal on a well-worked team move that included a one-touch shot from veteran DeAndre Yedlin following a pass from Caliskan.
Coaching Perspectives
Head coach Pablo Mastroeni highlighted the team's growth and defensive discipline following the match. Mastroeni noted that the team looks different when players are playing freely and for one another rather than focusing on just one aspect of the game. He specifically praised 23-year-old striker Sergi Solans, calling his goal world class and noting his continuous improvement.
The victory also marked a milestone for captain Rafael Cabral, who recorded his 60th consecutive start for the club. The shutout was the second time in Cabral's career that he has recorded back-to-back clean sheets, a feat he previously achieved in July 2025.
Defensive Milestones
Real Salt Lake's defensive performance has been notable during this stretch. The club has now maintained a streak of 264 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal to conclude Leagues Cup Phase One. This defensive dominance follows a period where the team has seen significant success at home, improving their home record to 10-1-1 on Utah soil this season.
