July 10th features a match where Real Salt Lake hosts Colorado Rapids at Rio Tinto Stadium in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Major League Soccer teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 26 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Real Salt Lake recorded a 2-3 loss against Minnesota United. Emanuel Reynoso scored the first goal for Minnesota United in the 9th minute, then Emanuel Reynoso added another in the 3rd minute of the first half’s stoppage time. With 17 points in their last 10 matches Real Salt Lake should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, 12th placed Colorado Rapids, recorded a 2-3 loss against Austin. Lalas Abubakar struck first for Colorado Rapids in the 19th minute, then Lewis added another in the 22nd minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 59th minute on a goal by Maximiliano Urruti. Colorado Rapids is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake battled to a 1-1 draw in front of just over 13000. Pablo Ruiz scored the first goal for Real Salt Lake in the 45th minute on a penalty, but Lalas Abubakar got the equalizer for Colorado Rapids in the 56th minute on a penalty earning Colorado Rapids a comeback draw.
Colorado Rapids’s most prolific scorer has been Lewis. He has netted two goals over the last 5 matches. Real Salt Lake’s most prolific scorer has been Savarino Quintero. The midfielder has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.