Real Salt Lake will now have to push to secure a playoff spot after losing to the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 on Saturday. RSL traveled to Avaya Stadium in search for three points, but San Jose took the lead first with Simon Dawkins scoring in the 34th minute. At the 40-minute mark, Justen Glad was able to poke a goal in for RSL on a chaotic play in the box, tying up the game. It was in the second half where the game slipped away from Real Salt Lake as Fatai Alashe netted the final goal, leaving San Jose with the victory.
Read about this game in an article by Chris Kamrani of the Salt Lake Tribune below.
Salt Lake Tribune: RSL’s late-season blues continue as it falls to lowly San Jose 2-1
Salt Lake Tribune: Jordan Allen is jack of all trades, would like to be master of one
Salt Lake Tribune: Will latest loss serve as the 'big wake-up call' stumbling RSL needs?
Deseret News: RSL falls at San Jose, fails to clinch playoff spot
Good 4 Utah: Real Salt Lake's winless streak runs to five after 2-1 loss at San Jose
RSL.com: Real Salt Lake Comeback Bid Falls Short Against San Jose
RSL Soapbox: Earthquakes top RSL, 2-1
RSL Soapbox: Cassar blasts “80 percent” RSL after 2-1 loss to San Jose
MLSsoccer: San Jose Earthquakes 2, Real Salt Lake 1
