Week 2 Power Rankings
Week number one is in the books for Real Salt Lake as they opened the season with a scoreless draw against reigning 2016 Eastern Conference Champions Toronto FC. In a physical match that saw seven yellow cards handed out, each team walk away with a point moving into week two. Nick Rimando’s first half heroics proved to be the difference on opening weekend but where do the pundits have RSL in their rankings?
ESPNFC: - 17
Nick Rimando's 29th penalty kick save helped RSL keep Toronto FC scoreless in their opener.
MLSsoccer.com: - 11
"Bent but didn’t break at home against an MLS Cup contender. A result to build on, but they need more out of Rusnak, Allen & Co. in attack."
SI.com: - 15
"Real Salt Lake faced a tough opponent at home in its opener, but it managed to get a point with the draw against TFC. Nick Rimando added to his league-record tally of PK saves (he now has 29) by stopping a Giovinco effort after taking the Italian star down in the box. Albert Rusnak looked like he could be a suitable replacement for Javier Morales in the playmaking role, but he will have to wait until next week for a chance to get on the scoresheet."
