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Real Salt Lake Defeats LAFC 3-0 Amid Blizzard Conditions

The match, criticized by LAFC's coach as 'an absolute disgrace,' proceeded despite severe weather, leading to a dominant home win for RSL.

  • Real Salt Lake secured a 3-0 victory over Los Angeles Football Club in a match heavily impacted by a blizzard, with multiple weather delays.
  • LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo condemned the decision to play, labeling the conditions as 'impossible' and the match as 'one of the worst professional sporting events.'
  • Andrés Gómez starred for RSL, scoring two goals and assisting another, despite the challenging conditions.
  • The match faced several delays due to lightning and high winds before finally proceeding, with visibility and playability significantly affected.
  • RSL's head coach Pablo Mastroeni praised his players' adaptability and mindset, attributing their success to controlling what was within their power.
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