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Played
July 9, 2011 9:07 PM EDT
Rio Tinto Stadium — Sandy, Utah
Referee:‬ R. Salazar‎
Attendance:‬ 17734‎
 
47′ Andy Williams
 
90+4′ Fabian Espindola
 

MLS Preview: Real Salt Lake - FC Dallas

Two of the top clubs in the west get together.

By Seth Vertelney

More On :  FC Dallas, Real Salt Lake, Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas
Alvaro Saborio, Real Salt Lake, MLS
Chris Nicoll

 PROBABLE LINEUPS

Real Salt Lake (4-4-2): Rimando; Russell, Olave, Schuler, Beltran; Grabavoy, Beckerman, Warner, Johnson; Saborio, Espindola


INJURY REPORT

OUT: MF Javier Morales (L ankle fracture dislocation), FW Paulo Jr. (L hamstring strain);

QUESTIONABLE: FW Arturo Alvarez (R hamstring strain);

PROBABLE: FW Fabian Espíndola (L hamstring strain); FW Álvaro Saborío (R knee swelling)

FC Dallas (4-4-2): Hartman; Loyd, Ihemelu, John, Benitez; Hernandez, Jacobson, Alexander, Jackson; Shea, Chavez.


INJURY REPORT

OUT: DF Edson Edward (R knee ACL tear); MF David Ferreira (R ankle); FW Maykel Galindo (R hamstring strain)


 DID YOU KNOW?

  • FC Dallas currently sits two points behind LA Galaxy for the best record in MLS, and has won nine of its past 13 matches

  • RSL defender Nat Borchers will miss this match after receiving a controversial red card in the third minute of his team's 3-3 home draw against New England on July 4.
  • Brek Shea has scored in four straight matches, while Jackson has scored in three straight matches for FC Dallas
  • Despite only playing in 11 of RSL’s 16 matches this season due to injuries, Fabian Espindol has still managed five goals, which leads the team.
  • FC Dallas midfielder Eric Avila saw his six-month loan deal with Mexican side CF Atlas fall through for unspecified reasons.
  • Despite allowing three goals against New England, RSL has still only allowed 12 goals this season, the fewest allowed in Major League Soccer.
  • FC Dallas will have seven matches in July, with five MLS games, a U.S. Open Cup match and a CONCACAF Champions League game.

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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
  • Real Salt Lake 1-1 FC Dallas
    28.57 %
  • Real Salt Lake 2-1 FC Dallas
    14.29 %
  • Real Salt Lake 0-1 FC Dallas
    14.29 %
Head to Head
USA - Major League Soccer ‎(MLS)‎ May 26, 2012 Real Salt Lake 3 - FC Dallas 2
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USA - Major League Soccer ‎(MLS)‎ Apr 25, 2012 FC Dallas 1 - Real Salt Lake 1
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USA - Major League Soccer ‎(MLS)‎ Jul 9, 2011 Real Salt Lake 2 - FC Dallas 0
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USA - Major League Soccer ‎(MLS)‎ May 22, 2011 FC Dallas 0 - Real Salt Lake 0
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USA - Major League Soccer ‎(MLS)‎ Nov 6, 2010 Real Salt Lake 1 - FC Dallas 1
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Last Five Matches
Real Salt Lake
May 26, 2012Real Salt Lake 3 - FC Dallas 2MLS
May 12, 2012Seattle Sounders FC 0 - Real Salt Lake 1MLS
May 9, 2012Chicago Fire 0 - Real Salt Lake 0MLS
May 5, 2012Real Salt Lake 2 - New England Revolution 1MLS
Apr 28, 2012Real Salt Lake 3 - Toronto FC 2MLS
FC Dallas
May 26, 2012Real Salt Lake 3 - FC Dallas 2MLS
May 23, 2012Chicago Fire 2 - FC Dallas 1MLS
May 19, 2012FC Dallas 1 - Philadelphia Union 1MLS
May 12, 2012Columbus Crew 2 - FC Dallas 1MLS
May 9, 2012FC Dallas 0 - Seattle Sounders FC 2MLS
Team News
Available Squads
18Nick RimandoGoalkeeper
28Chris SchulerDefender
4Jamison OlaveDefender
2Tony Beltran Defender
17Chris WingertDefender
8Will JohnsonStriker
21Luis GilMidfielder
5Kyle BeckermanMidfielder
77Andy WilliamsMidfielder
20Ned GrabavoyMidfielder
15Álvaro SaboríoStriker
24Kyle ReynishGoalkeeper
-Rauwshan McKenzieDefender
-Jean AlexandreMidfielder
18Collen WarnerMidfielder
22Nelson GonzalezMidfielder
16Fabian EspindolaStriker
10A. ÁlvarezStriker
1Kevin HartmanGoalkeeper
3Ugo IhemeluGoalkeeper
19Zach LoydDefender
16Bobby WarshawDefender
6JacksonDefender
14George JohnDefender
5Jair BenítezDefender
24Eric AlexanderMidfielder
-Marvin ChávezMidfielder
45Andrew JacobsonMidfielder
20Brek SheaDefender
1Chris SeitzGoalkeeper
8Bruno GuardaMidfielder
10Ricardo VillarMidfielder
8Eric AvilaMidfielder
34Ruben LunaStriker
-M. RodríguezStriker
23Andrew WeidemanStriker
Players to Watch
Álvaro Saborío
Álvaro Saborío
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 15
Games Goals YC RC
14 6 3 0
Brek Shea
Brek Shea
Position: Defender
Squad Number: 20
Games Goals YC RC
9 3 1 0
Prediction
Editor's Prediction
RSL 1
FC Dallas 1
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