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Real Salt Lake sits 11th in MLS with a 9-5-13 record as we analyze their power ranking position following a 1-0 loss to Vancouver. Key topics include the impact of Diego Luna's long-term knee injury and Zavier Gozo's $15M transfer to Crystal Palace on the team's midfield creativity.

Hosts discuss how Justen Glad's 59 accurate passes and Rafael's four saves against Vancouver highlight the team's reliance on defensive stability over offensive output. Noel Caliskan's limited shot creation underscores the attacking struggles without Luna and Gozo.

The episode covers RSL's realistic season outlook, projecting a finish around 11th or 12th place with minimal playoff chances. We also touch on Sporting Director Kurt Schmid's commitment to player development despite recent roster changes.

In this episode: Division Standing & Record Analysis · Luna & Gozo Impact on Tactics · Season Outlook & Win Projection.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mls/rsl/2026-09-28/transcript.html

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