Real Salt Lake Hosts Struggling LA Galaxy in Saturday Matinee

Real Salt Lake enters Saturday's contest needing a positive result. Under coach Pablo Mastroeni, the team has shown resilience, rarely losing consecutive matches, but they face a tough challenge turning around their recent offensive drought (scoreless in 2.5 games) and shaky home form this season. The return of Ari Piol could provide a needed spark.

On the other side, the LA Galaxy's start is unexpectedly poor for a reigning champion. With only two points from six matches and sitting 13th in the West, Greg Vanney's squad is under pressure. Injuries to star midfielders Riqui Puig and Marco Reus haven't helped. Despite their struggles, the Galaxy have won their last two regular-season MLS matches in Utah, adding an intriguing layer to this matchup.

Historically, encounters between these two sides have been evenly matched, with three wins each and four draws in the last ten meetings across all competitions. RSL will also be buoyed by honoring midfielder Diego Luna, the reigning MLS Young Player of the Year, as Utah's Male Professional Athlete of the Year.

When and where is the game?

The match is on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at 2:30 PM MT at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.

How can I watch the match?

The game is available on Apple TV+ via the MLS Season Pass.

Are there any major injuries?

Yes, RSL is without GK Zac MacMath and Matthew Bell. LA Galaxy is missing Riqui Puig, Marco Reus, Lucas Sanabria, and Mauricio Cuevas.

Will Real Salt Lake defend their home turf, or will the LA Galaxy finally grab their first win of the season? Let us know your predictions!

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