Diego Luna Leads Struggling RSL Attack into Key Match Against Portland
Real Salt Lake, ranked 21st in MLS offense, faces the Timbers without key players as Luna seeks support in the attacking third.
Overview
- Diego Luna has scored seven of Real Salt Lake's 13 goals this season, accounting for over half of the team's total scoring output.
- No other RSL player has scored more than one goal, highlighting the team's ongoing offensive struggles.
- RSL will be without forward William Agada and defender Justen Glad for the Portland match due to suspensions, further straining the lineup.
- Portland Timbers, sitting third in the Western Conference with a 6-3-3 record, bring depth and recent momentum into the matchup.
- RSL coach Pablo Mastroeni hopes new signing Johnny Russell can debut and contribute to the attack, as the team seeks to build confidence in the final third.