Real Salt Lake holds 10th place in the MLS Western Conference through October 24, 2026, after a 3-0 victory against St. Louis CITY SC. This latest win follows a dominant 3-1 road victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, October 17, 2026, which snapped a 13-game road winless streak for the club.
Current Western Conference Standing
The victory against St. Louis CITY SC on Saturday, October 24, 2026, keeps Real Salt Lake positioned in the middle of the Western Conference standings. As of October 24, 2026, the club has recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 14 losses through 31 matches, totaling 39 points. The team has scored 48 goals and conceded 48 goals this season.
Breaking the Road Winless Streak
The club's recent momentum builds upon a significant performance on Saturday, October 17, 2026, when they traveled to St. Louis, Missouri. In that match, Real Salt Lake secured a 3-1 win against rival Sporting Kansas City, marking their first road victory since March 7, 2026, at Atlanta. This win ended a 13-game winless streak away from home across both MLS and Leagues Cup action.
Guilavogui Leads Victory
The October 17, 2026, victory was driven by a standout performance from Designated Player Morgan Guilavogui, who recorded his first career RSL/MLS brace. Guilavogui's first goal came in the 11th minute following an assist from Noel Caliskan, with Sanabria also involved in the sequence. Guilavogui's second goal arrived in the 61st minute, again assisted by Caliskan.
Rookie Scoring and Defensive Saves
Rookie Sergi Solans contributed to the October 17, 2026, win by scoring in the 14th minute, assisted by Guilavogui. Solans has now recorded 12 MLS goals for the club during the 2026 campaign and 16 goals across all competitions during his rookie season. The match also saw a defensive highlight in the 53rd minute when 22-year-old defender Kobi Henry headed a ball off the goal line to prevent a Sporting Kansas City equalizer.
Match Details and Rivalry History
Sporting Kansas City managed a single goal in the 26th minute, when André Luiz sent a pass to Taylor Calheira, who slotted the ball home. Despite the push, RSL goalkeeper Rafael Cabral prevented a last-ditch attempt by Ian James in the 91+ minute to secure the 3-1 win. The victory extended Real Salt Lake's unbeaten streak against their MLS Cup 2013 rival to six games, improving their record against KC to 6-1-2 dating back to October 2022.
Offensive and Defensive Statistics
Statistically, Real Salt Lake has shown strength in offensive volume, ranking 6th in the league for shots per match with an average of 14.2. The club also ranks 5th in the league for shots on target per match, averaging 5.5. However, the team has struggled with defensive consistency, having conceded 48 goals and maintaining a 0.13 clean sheet rate per match through 31 matches.
Upcoming Schedule and Playoff Outlook
Real Salt Lake's next scheduled match is an away game against Austin FC on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET. The club is currently pursuing its sixth consecutive playoff berth and its 16th in the last 19 seasons.
