Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake drew 1:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by J. Russell 45′, E. Thommy 59′. 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Sporting Kansas City had 46% possession while Real Salt Lake held 54%. Sporting Kansas City had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 20 (9 on target) for Real Salt Lake. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 0.81 — Real Salt Lake 1.17. Sporting Kansas City made 5 substitutions, Real Salt Lake made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake — 2 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Katranis
assist: M. Garcia
Match Statistics
Sporting Kansas City had 46% possession against Real Salt Lake's 54%. Sporting Kansas City registered 13 shots (5 on target) while Real Salt Lake managed 20 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 10–15.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Kerry Zavagnin, while Real Salt Lake deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Pablo Andrés Mastroeni.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.63, compared to 6.92 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. Sporting Kansas City's highest-rated starter is M. Garcia (7.00), while Real Salt Lake's best-rated player is Z. Gozo (7.39).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 2 goals and 3 assists this season, led by M. Garcia (1G). Real Salt Lake's starters account for 6 goals and 7 assists, spearheaded by Z. Gozo (6G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated 6.55 on average, against Real Salt Lake's 4-man backline averaging 6.85. 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
Sporting Kansas City field 3 midfielders averaging 6.81, versus Real Salt Lake's 5 rated 6.94. 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
Sporting Kansas City start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Real Salt Lake averaging —. 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 80% for Sporting Kansas 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
Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 6 yellow cards this season, compared to 10 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 Sporting Kansas City's starting XI is 22.2 (youngest: I. James (17), oldest: M. Garcia (27)), while Real Salt Lake average 27.0 (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
Sporting Kansas City's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 11 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.
Substitutes
Coach: Kerry Zavagnin
Substitutes
Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni
Rivalry since 2012
Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake Head to Head Results· 34
Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake have met 34 times — Sporting Kansas City won 10, Real Salt Lake won 16, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Real Salt Lake leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 34 meetings. A combined 96 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.82 per match (45 for the home side, 51 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 21 matches (62%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (59%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Real Salt Lake are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sporting Kansas City have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Real Salt Lake show 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026