Johnny Russell Gives Real Salt Lake Early Lead Over D.C. United
Jun 14, 2025, 8:12 PM
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 13: Johnny Russell opened his Real Salt Lake account with a goal against D.C. United on June 14, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)
(Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)
SANDY, Utah – Once a thorn in the side of Real Salt Lake, Johnny Russell opened his RSL account, giving his new club a 1-0 first-half lead over D.C. United.
Real Salt Lake (4-10-3, 15 points) is hosting D.C. United (4-8-6, 18 points) at America First Field on Saturday, June 14.
Way to flip the script! Goncalves incredible assist to Johnny Russell who looks great in claret. #MLS #RSL pic.twitter.com/FIc0IWbGl5
— rslrooster.com (@rslrooster) June 15, 2025
Russell eluded the defense down the near side of the field, taking a pass from Diogo Gonçalves with wide open pastures in front of him. Russell dribbled into the box before beating Luis Barraza with a well-placed left-footed shot into the bottom right corner.
Real Salt Lake started slowly but has come on to outshoot D.C. 4-2, with three shots on goal in the first 26 minutes.
RSL Inducts Nick Rimando into Ring of Honor
Real Salt Lake honored Rimando before their game against D.C. United on Saturday, June 13.
His 20-year Major League Soccer career with three franchises will forever be remembered, as he established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in MLS history and one of the greatest in American soccer history.
We'll keep saying it, @NickRimando is ELITE pic.twitter.com/q01tvORAeB
— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) June 14, 2025
Rimando retired with two MLS Cup championships, eight MLS All-Star appearances, and three MLS Save of the Year awards. He holds MLS records in appearances (514), minutes (46,336), saves (1,705), wins (223), and clean sheets (153).
Rimando went on to play in 22 games for the USMNT. He assisted the team during the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup and was part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup team.
How To Watch Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake faces Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, June 28. Kickoff at Children’s Mercy Park is at 6:30 p.m. MT.
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Brian Preece is a sports.ksl.com insider covering Locals in MLB and the Salt Lake Bees. Follow Brian’s Bees and Beehive baseball here. Find Brian on X, Instagram, and BlueSky at @bpreece24.
