Matt Crooks Scores First MLS Goal To Put RSL Up Two Late
Jun 19, 2024, 8:41 PM
(Photo courtesy of Real Salt Lake)
(Photo courtesy of Real Salt Lake)
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Matt Crooks scored his first MLS goal at a very opportune time as he gave Real Salt Lake a late 4-2 lead over Kansas City on the road.
Crooks’ goal in the 84th minute was seemingly the game-winner even as six minutes of stoppage time rolled around.
Matt Crooks scores his first #MLS goal at the perfect time! 🤝#RSL #SKCvRSL #RSLonKSL @rslshow
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 20, 2024
Chicho Arango started off on the bench on Wednesday. To the surprise of no one, after he checked in during the second half, he put up yet another goal contribution.
Arango received a pass deep in SKC territory. He waited for a second before giving Crooks a perfect cross on the right side of goal for an easy header.
The goal was Crooks’ 66th in his career across all competitions.
84′ | OKAY CROOKSY WE SEE YOU #SKCvRSL | 2-4 pic.twitter.com/RWAHF6RHBW
— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) June 20, 2024
Kansas City scored in the 95th minute to make it 4-3 but it was too little- too late for the home side.
RSL Looks To Set New Franchise Mark Against Sporting KC
Real Salt Lake hopes to set a new franchise record by defeating or drawing against Sporting Kansas City in a midweek battle.
It will be the second meeting of the season of the season between the two clubs. A month and a half ago, Real Salt Lake beat Sporting KC, 1-0, at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
RSL earned three points over the rival team from Kansas City thanks to an 81st-minute goal by Chicho Arango.
RELATED: Chicho Arango Lifts Real Salt Lake To Victory Over Sporting Kansas City
the streak continues 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HBVRHDAB3w
— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) June 16, 2024
Since defeating SKC, RSL has won three matches, posted four draws, and lost zero games. The seven contests in between meetings pushed Real Salt Lake’s unbeaten streak to 14 matches, which tied a franchise record. A win or draw against SKC on June 19 would set a new mark for the club that was established in 2004 and began play a year later.
Since the 1-0 result vs. Real Salt Lake, Sporting Kansas City has posted a 1-6-0 record in MLS play. The club’s only win during the stretch was a 2-1 victory over Seattle on June 8.
SKC will welcome RSL after suffering a 4-2 loss to the LA Galaxy on June 15. On the same day, RSL played CF Montréal to a scoreless draw.
How To Watch Real Salt Lake
All Major League Soccer games are broadcasted on Apple TV with MLS Season Pass.
All Real Salt Lake English-language radio coverage for the 2024 season and beyond will be carried on various KSL radio signals. KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM/1280 AM) and KSL Newsradio (102.7 FM / 1160 AM) are both stations under the Bonneville International umbrella.
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Chandler Holt is a co-host for the Jazz Notes podcast and a Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com, specializing in all things basketball and football. Follow Chandler on Twitter @ChandlerHoltKSL or on Threads @chandlerho1t.
