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 2-1 defeat in San Jose on Saturday, RSL is now winless in its last five matches and looking to regain some traction with the postseason looming. Here is a look at how the pundits see RSL after the loss.
MLSsoccer.com – 11
“RSL haven't won since Labor Day and seem to be struggling with their tactical identity.”
ESPNFC.com - 9
“RSL look like a team stuck in neutral, and it cost them on the road in a 2-1 defeat against the San Jose Earthquakes. Jeff Cassar's team have talent and experience, but they lack balance.”
SI.com – 10
“Real Salt Lake missed a chance to secure a playoff spot with its 2–1 loss at San Jose. With two games still to go, that may not seem like such a big deal. But look at who those two games are against: Sporting Kansas City and Seattle, both in the thick of a crowded Western Conference playoff race. RSL will likely still make it in, but it won’t be as comfortable as it should have been.”
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