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Real Salt Lake sits 11th in MLS with a 9-5-13 record, facing a severe roster crisis after Zavier Gozo's departure and Diego Luna's long-term knee injury. We analyze the midfield void left by Luna, the defensive stability provided by Justen Glad and Rafael, and the lack of creative firepower following Gozo's $15M sale to Crystal Palace.

This episode covers the recent 1-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps, highlighting Noel Caliskan's two shots and Rafael's four saves. We discuss how Justen Glad’s 59 accurate passes reveal the midfield's struggle to control tempo. We also examine the impact of Diego Luna's arthroscopic procedure on USMNT prospects and RSL's tactical stagnation compared to surging teams like Philadelphia and Nashville.

Key topics include the midfield position battle, defensive depth chart questions, and roster cut predictions. We predict RSL will finish around 12th in the final standings due to the lack of creative solutions. Players discussed include Justen Glad, Rafael, Noel Caliskan, Diego Luna, Zavier Gozo, Brian White, Tristan Blackmon, and Yohei Takaoka.

In this episode: Midfield Battle & Luna's Void · Defensive Depth: Glad & Rafael · Roster Cuts & Playoff Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mls/rsl/2026-09-27/transcript.html

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