Each week we take a look at how the experts view Real Salt Lake in relation to the rest of the league with their weekly power rankings. With a 2-1 road win over the Philadelphia Union, RSL improved to 9-6-7 and inched up the rankings. Here is how the experts place the Claret-and-Cobalt this week.
MLSsoccer.com – 7
“Got a pair of golazos from their genius attackers, but we're still waiting for a comprehensive, 90-minute performance during which they're exerting sustained pressure and controlling the game. RSL are more opportunistic than dominant.”
ESPNFC.com – 9
“RSL broke a six-game winless run with a 2-1 win in Philadelphia, and Joao Plata scored his first goal since May 28.”
SI.com – 9
“Real Salt Lake needed a win to keep pace in the Western Conference, and they got one thanks to two brilliant goals from Javier Morales and Joao Plata. Nick Rimando broke Kevin Hartman’s record for most starts in league history, but RSL’s performances this season haven’t had even a small fraction of their goalkeeper’s consistency.”
RSL has a record of 5-2-1 against the eight teams ranked above them in the ESPN rankings. Where would you place the Claret-and-Cobalt after improving to a best-in-the-west record of 4-6-2 away from home? Give your views in the comments section below.
