Real Salt Lake secured a 2–1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC in MLS action on 1 March, with the home side's three-at-the-back formation proving effective in controlling the encounter. Despite Seattle registering seven shots on target to Real Salt Lake's five, the hosts generated a superior expected goals total of 1.68 to 1.5, translating to clinical finishing when it mattered. Seattle's goalkeeper produced an impressive display with an 85.71 per cent save percentage and 1.64 goals saved above expected, yet the Sounders' defensive lapses in a 4–2–3–1 setup allowed Real Salt Lake to convert their chances. Aiden Hezarkhani and Cristian Roldan claimed the goalscoring honours, with the latter's effort proving insufficient to prevent defeat. Real Salt Lake's superiority in shot quality and execution proved decisive despite Seattle's defensive resilience. Real Salt Lake climb the table with consecutive victories.