Rebound Goal Gives Real Salt Lake Early Leagues Cup Lead
Jul 30, 2025, 8:09 PM
SANDY, UT - APRIL 5: Diego Luna #8 of Real Salt Lake celebrates his second goal against the LA Galaxy during the first half of their game at America First Field on April 5, 2025 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
SANDY, Utah – Two-time MLS All-Star Diego Luna was Johnny on the spot when a loose ball squirted free in front of goal. Luna used the opening to give Real Salt Lake a 1-0 lead over Club América.
RSL is hosting Club América at America First Field on Wednesday, July 30.
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Luna’s first attempt was deflected, but the defense couldn’t corral the rebound inside the six-yard box. Luna’s momentum took him in for an easy 16th-minute goal.
Luna’s goal was the ninth shot combined to open the night.
Real Salt Lake vs Club América
Club América entered last year’s Leagues Cup as the highest-ranked club in the competition, earning a bye straight to the knockout stage.
América made their way all the way to the quarter-finals of the single elimination tournament with wins over Atlas F.C. and St. Louis City SC before falling to the Colorado Rapids in penalties.
First @LeaguesCup clash begins TONIGHT
— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) July 30, 2025
Club América also won its 16th Liga MX title last season, four more than any other club in Mexico.
Real Salt Lake will also face Atlético de San Luis and Querétaro in Phase One of Leagues Cup.
How To Watch Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake continues Leagues Cup play when they face Atlético de San Luis at America First Field on Saturday, August 2. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. MT.
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