Real Salt Lake earned a 2-2 draw against LAFC on Saturday at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. The match drew 21,078 fans, representing the tenth largest attendance for a soccer match in the history of the stadium.
Real Salt Lake overcame two separate deficits to secure the result. Saba Lobjanidze scored his first goal with Real Salt Lake in the 18th minute following a pass from Noel Caliskan. Caliskan later scored his first goal of the 2026 season in the 75th minute after a deflection from a shot by Aiden Hezarkhani.
LAFC took the lead in the 14th minute through Denis Bouanga, who scored from a high shot following an assist from Son Heung-Min. Son later scored a second goal for LAFC in the 38th minute after being assisted by Bouanga, helping the team to a 2-1 lead before halftime.
The match featured several notable moments, including the debut of forward Jason Shokalook, who entered the game in the 89th minute. The appearance made Shokalook the 241st player in the history of the club. Additionally, DeAndre Yedlin prevented a potential winning goal for LAFC in the 87th minute by clearing a shot from Son Heung-Min off the goal line.
Real Salt Lake's draw ended a four-game losing streak across all competitions. The result moves the club to a 29-point standing, placing them 10th in the West and 16th in the MLS Shield. The team's next match is scheduled to be against Houston Dynamo this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Mountain Time.
