Real Salt Lake To Host Seattle Sounders In 2022 Home Opener

Nov 22, 2021, 11:46 AM

Albert Rusnak - Real Salt Lake vs. Seattle Sounders...

Alex Roldan #16 of Seattle Sounders controls the ball against Albert Rusnak #11 of Real Salt Lake during the first half at Lumen Field on June 23, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

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BY TOM HACKETT

KSL Sports

SALT LAKE CITY – Real Salt Lake will open the 2022 MLS regular season on the road against Houston before hosting the Seattle Sounders in the home opener, the league announced today.

Real Salt Lake’s season is scheduled to begin on Sunday, February 27th, with a road fixture against Houston before returning to the RioT on March 5th for a date with the Seattle Sounders to open the home schedule.

The one y'all have been waiting for.#SEAvRSL | #MLSCupPlayoffs

— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) November 22, 2021

Recently, Real Salt Lake has found success early in the season. In 2021, the club beat Minnesota United 2-1 on the road before notching a 3-1 victory at home against Sporting Kansas City. A brace from Anderson Julio in the opener and a brace from Rubio Rubin in the home opener secured a quick six points for the men in Claret & Cobalt.

But before 2022 approaches, the 2021 season must conclude. Real Salt Lake is travelling to Seattle for a date with the Sounders in a single-elimination game. The winner will play Sporting Kansas City in the conference semifinals.

2022 RSL season tickets can be purchased by calling 844-REAL-TIX, or by visiting RSL.com/tickets.

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