Overview

• Johnny Russell opened the scoring in the 23rd minute to register his first goal for Real Salt Lake in his 200th MLS regular-season appearance.
• Eighteen-year-old Zavier Gozo doubled the lead in the 77th minute after slipping behind the defense onto a long ball from Alexandros Katranis.
• Goalkeeper Rafael Cabral recorded one save to secure his fourth shutout of the season for the resurgent RSL side.
• Real Salt Lake controlled the match with 58 percent possession and outshot D.C. United 19-8, including a 7-1 advantage in shots on target.
• D.C. United has won just once in its last eight matches and remains without star forward Christian Benteke due to an ankle injury.