LAFC Looks to Clinch Postseason Berth on Saturday Night against Real Salt Lake
Published on August 16, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Los Angeles FC News Release
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) travels to Sandy, Utah this weekend looking to become the first team to clinch a berth in the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs. The Black & Gold will take on Real Salt Lake on Saturday, August 17 at Rio Tinto Stadium. The match is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on YouTube TV, UniMás 46, ESPN 710 AM, and 980 AM "La Mera Mera'.
A win against RSL and a draw or loss by FC Dallas against Montreal Impact will secure a second consecutive trip to the postseason for the Black & Gold.
Dating back to last season, LAFC is 3-0-0 against Real Salt Lake in MLS play, including a 2-1 victory on March 23 at Banc of California Stadium earlier this year. LAFC also defeated RSL 3-0 during the Round of 16 of the U.S. Open Cup on June 20 at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Last year, the Black & Gold were able to secure all six points from both regular season meetings, but RSL would earn its first-ever win over LAFC during the MLS Cup Playoffs - a 3-2 victory on November 1.
LAFC is coming off its tenth home victory of the season after downing the New York Red Bulls 4-2 on August 11. Four different players found the back of the net as the Club extended its lead atop the Supporters' Shield standings with a 17-3-4 (55 points) record.
Meanwhile, RSL jumped to fourth place in the Western Conference following a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Wednesday night at Rio Tinto Stadium. Salt Lake is currently riding an eight-game unbeaten streak at home and have not suffered defeat in Utah since May 4.
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