Stoppage Time Goal Keeps Real Salt Lake In Front Of Club América At The Half
Jul 30, 2025, 8:54 PM
William Agada jogs downfield during Real Salt Lake's Leagues Cup opener against Club America at America First Field on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (Courtesy Tanner Tripp)
(Courtesy Tanner Tripp)
SANDY, Utah – It looked like Real Salt Lake had lost momentum after giving up a goal, but William Agada headed home a stoppage-time goal for a 2-1 lead.
RSL is hosting Club América at America First Field on Wednesday, July 30.
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Give the goal to William Agada who gets credited for the initial header and @realsaltlake is up 2-1 at the halftime break#RSL | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/xNPkSA3ddV
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Five minutes after surrendering the lead, Agada struck. The longtime MLS forward soared above the defense to head home a ball from the center of the box.
The goal gave RSL breathing room at halftime with a 2-1 lead.
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.
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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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