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St Louis City vs Real Salt Lake

Energizer Park, St. Louis19 October 2025 at 02:00
Referee: Armando Villarrea

Match Events

St. Louis City
Real Salt Lake
Kick Off
VAR
23′Card upgrade
32′
V. Olatunji

assist: D. Goncalves

E. Lowen

Penalty

42′
Half Time
S. JeongB. McSorley
65′
65′
D. LunaRwan Cruz
M. JoynerT. Ostrak
72′
82′
N. CaliskanE. Eneli
T. TotlandD. Padelford
83′
C. DurkinA. Morales
83′
E. LowenS. Becher
83′
83′
V. OlatunjiW. Agada
87′
Z. GozoP. Quinton
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal3
13Shots off Goal0
28Total Shots8
8Blocked Shots5
21Shots insidebox4
7Shots outsidebox4
13Fouls13
7Corner Kicks3
0Offsides2
54%Ball Possession46%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
488Total passes431
431Passes accurate363
88%Passes %84%
3.97expected_goals0.92
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for St. Louis City is 6.85, compared to 7.03 for Real Salt Lake. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. St. Louis City's highest-rated starter is M. Hartel (7.47), while Real Salt Lake's best-rated player is D. Luna (7.58).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of St. Louis City have contributed 6 goals and 1 assists this season, led by M. Hartel (3G). Real Salt Lake's starters account for 8 goals and 7 assists, spearheaded by D. Luna (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

St. Louis City deploy 4 defenders rated 6.57 on average, against Real Salt Lake's 4-man backline averaging 6.69. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

St. Louis City field 5 midfielders averaging 6.98, versus Real Salt Lake's 5 rated 7.38. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

St. Louis City start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Real Salt Lake averaging 6.73. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 83% for St. Louis City and 82% for Real Salt Lake. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

St. Louis City's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 12 for Real Salt Lake. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of St. Louis City's starting XI is 25.9 (youngest: M. Joyner (19), oldest: R. Burki (35)), while Real Salt Lake average 26.9 (youngest: Z. Gozo (18), oldest: Rafael Cabral (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

St. Louis City's starters average 7 league appearances each, versus 9 for Real Salt Lake. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

St. Louis City4-2-3-14-2-3-1Real Salt Lake
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Burki14Totland22Hiebert95Fall6Wallem8Durkin10Lowen77Jeong17Hartel59Joyner9Klauss1Cabral2Yedlin15Glad4Vera29Junqua6Ojeda92Caliskan72Gozo8Luna10Goncalv.17Olatunji

Substitutes

Coach: David Critchley

Substitutes

Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni

St. Louis CityPosition StrengthReal Salt Lake
6.85
Avg Rating
7.03
7.04Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.27
0G 0A0G 0A
6.57Defender (4 v 4)6.69
0G 0A0G 1A
6.98Midfielder (5 v 5)7.38
6G 1A7G 6A
Forward (1 v 1)6.73
0G 0A1G 0A
St. Louis City4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperR. Burki7.0
14DefenderT. Totland6.6
22DefenderK. Hiebert
95DefenderF. Fall6.6
6DefenderC. Wallem6.5
8MidfielderC. Durkin7.01G
10MidfielderE. Lowen7.01G
77MidfielderS. Jeong6.91G
17MidfielderM. Hartel7.53G1A
59MidfielderM. Joyner6.5
9ForwardJoao Klauss
Real Salt Lake4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperRafael Cabral7.3
2DefenderD. Yedlin6.6
15DefenderJ. Glad6.91A
4DefenderB. Vera
29DefenderS. Junqua6.6
6MidfielderB. Ojeda
92MidfielderN. Caliskan7.32A
72MidfielderZ. Gozo7.33G3A
8MidfielderD. Luna7.64G1A
10MidfielderD. Goncalves
17ForwardV. Olatunji6.71G

Match Summary

St. Louis City and Real Salt Lake drew 2:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by V. Olatunji 17′, V. Olatunji 32′, E. Lowen 42′ (pen.), Joao Klauss 88′. 6 yellow cards were shown. St. Louis City had 54% possession while Real Salt Lake held 46%. St. Louis City had 28 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for Real Salt Lake. Expected goals: St. Louis City 3.97 — Real Salt Lake 0.92. St. Louis City made 5 substitutions, Real Salt Lake made 4. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Diego Luna 23′).

Rivalry since 2023

St. Louis City vs Real Salt Lake Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
St. Louis City
1
wins
Drawn
2
Real Salt Lake
3
wins
Total goals
21 · 3.5/match
Both scored
5/6 · 83%
Over 2.5
4/6 · 67%

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026