Stats, Tactics and Analysis
When is Anderson Julio at his best coming off the bench?
The Anderson Julio Conundrum, explained
Talking Tactics: Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United
Width, long balls likely to dominate RSL’s attacking style
The rise of RSL’s best midfield pairing, Pablo Ruiz and Jasper Löffelsend
It’s not what anyone expected in 2022, but here we are.
Evaluating Designated Player impact for Real Salt Lake
Ahead of Savarino’s arrival, what value do Designated Players provide in MLS, and what can RSL expect from the returning attacker?
The Salt: How Pablo Ruiz is a reflection of Mastroeni soccer
The numbers show RSL’s long-ball approach.
What is Pablo Mastroeni’s brand of soccer, and what is RSL trying to do tactically?
What is RSL? A team that lacks much definition, outside of league-topping long passes.
Analyzing RSL’s goalkeeper debate
We’re taking a closer look at how Ochoa and MacMath compare.
Tactical Preview: RSL vs. Nashville SC
The burden to attack will be extra difficult against a stout Nashville side.
Tactical Review: RSL’s wingbacks and a toothless attack
A road draw is always acceptable, but there was little to be encouraged by against Houston Dynamo.
One-on-One: Justen Glad vs. Tim Parker
These veterans are remarkably similar in many ways — but not salary
Pre-season Review: How RSL might line up tactically in 2022
RSL changed things up tactically in their final pre-season games.
Rusnak, Herrera could make RSL history with double-digit assist season
RSL has never had two players in double-digit assists in a single season.
Finding fault in RSL’s conceded goals in the last 10 games
Here’s what’s been going wrong.
RSL ranked last in MLS in conceding late goals
Over 70 percent of RSL’s conceded goals have come after the 75th minute.
How RSL community ratings fare against match stats
Do the player stats match the community player ratings? Here’s an evaluation for comparison.
RSL’s goalkeeping woes demand decisive resolution
Zac MacMath and Andrew Putna have not impressed in a very strange season. Is it time to give Ochoa minutes?
Tactics Board, Minnesota vs. RSL: Rusnak’s best position?
Center backs "packing" heat, improved transitions, and Rusnak as a regista?
Year-Over-Year: Defense starting on the road, part 2
You’ve seen the heat maps now here are the stats
Year-Over-Year: Defense starting on the road (1)
How true is the RSL mantra of improvement every year?
Sam Johnson’s opener in RSL vs. SKC caps well-executed corner kick
Yeah, so that was a great goal.
Comparing Nick Besler and Justin Portillo as Beckerman stand-ins
Nick and Justin get their chance to audition for defensive midfield.
Goal Breakdown: How RSL gave up a first-minute goal against FC Dallas
Let’s take a deep dive.
RSL vs. DC United: How to watch & tactical preview
How will RSL line up against a solid DC team?
RSL vs. Houston Dynamo: Five winners, three losers
RSL’s 1-1 draw with Houston wasn’t perfect, but it was a good start on the road.
Tactical Preview: RSL vs Houston Dynamo
What tactics and game plan will we see from the Claret and Cobalt in their first game of the 2019 season?
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A photo posted by Irrepressible Beets (@christinefrancis1) on
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As a defender it really pumps me up when I see a guy like Sebastian Jaime just running for lost causes, and winning balls and putting pressure on center backs. I know personally as a defender, it m...
Tony Beltran, via RSL Communicat...Tony Beltran on Sebastian Jaime: "He has so much heart"
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— Jason (@phaserstopun) August 21, 2015