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. After a 2-2 draw at home against the Portland Timbers on Saturday, RSL moved to 7-4-3 on the season and remain third in MLS with 24 points. Here is how those experts place the Claret-and-Cobalt this week.
MLSsoccer.com – 3
“Not the way they wanted to start this home-heavy chunk of the schedule after a long road trip, but RSL are comfortably third in the West and have shown an ability to get points no matter the venue.”
ESPNFC.com – 8
“Justen Glad is a promising young defender, but the presumed weakness of RSL at the back was on display when the teenager was beaten by Fanendo Adi for Portland's opening goal.”
Do you agree with the pundits? Where would you place the Claret-and-Cobalt after remaining unbeaten at home with the draw against the Timbers? Give your views in the comments section below.
