Real Salt Lake defeated Colorado Rapids 2–1 in an MLS encounter where the hosts dominated possession and chance creation. Playing in a 5–4–1 formation, RSL controlled the match with 17 shots, eight of which found the target, and accumulated 1.55 expected goals. The Rapids operated in a 4–2–3–1 setup but struggled to generate attacking threat, managing only eight shots with four on target and just 0.44 xG. Sergi Solans and Zavier Gozo scored for the hosts, while Wayne Frederick pulled one back for Colorado. Despite the visitors' goalkeeper making four saves at a 75 per cent save percentage, RSL's superior shot volume and quality ultimately proved decisive. The result underlines Salt Lake's home strength against a Rapids side that failed to impose themselves in the midfield battle.