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Real Salt Lake Plays Sporting Kansas City After Shutout Victory

On Saturday, Sporting Kansas City hosts Real Salt Lake at Children's Mercy Park in a critical MLS Western Conference matchup.
Neither team occupies a playoff spot, making Saturday's match crucial; RSL's recent 2-0 win over DC United emphasizes their push for postseason relevance.
Sporting Kansas City have lost only one of their last four home games at Children's Mercy Park; Real Salt Lake averages 1.0 goal, 3.5 shots on goal, and 5.5 corner kicks per game this season.
A win would put RSL six points behind the ninth-place Colorado Rapids, with Johnny Russell's emotional return to Kansas City adding significance to the match.
Following this weekend's game, Real Salt Lake hosts St. Louis City on July 5 at America First Field, with strong home results vital for playoff hopes.

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Salt Lake Tribune

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Real Salt Lake takes lead before halftime but has to settle for a draw vs. Kansas City

Looking to win back-to-back games for the first time this season, Real Salt Lake instead had to settle for a 1-1 draw against host Sporting Kansas City in a Major League Soccer game on Saturday.

2 hours ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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Marietta Daily Journal

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Johnny Russell scores in KC return, but RSL, Sporting settle for draw

Johnny Russell scored in first-half stoppage time against his former team, but Real Salt Lake blew the lead and settled for a 1-1 tie against host Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.

2 hours ago·Georgia, United States

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