Seeking fresh start, Hoops host RSL -> MLSnet.com Staff
After a devastating loss to the LA Galaxy last weekend, FCD parted ways with Steve Morrow, and Marco Ferruzzi will be in charge as the Hoops try to reverse a four-game winless skid.
Injuries test Real Salt Lake's depth -> MLSnet/John Coon
Movsisyan, Sturgis and Morales are among RSL's top injured players
Real Salt Lake: FC Dallas a tactical challenge -> Deseret News/James Edward
RSL spent virtually all of Thursday's training session working on both attacking and defending a 3-5-2 formation. Midfielder Dema Kovalenko believes the extra work was extremely beneficial, particularly with sorting out responsibilities.
MLS Preview: FC Dallas v. Real Salt Lake -> Goal.com/Pat Walsh
Morales has been setting his teammates up as well, with Kenny Deuchar being his primary target for any crosses. He should be able to take advantage of a Dallas defense that will be without regular centerback Adrian Serioux, who says “goodbye to MLS, baby” for a week during his suspension for his vicious red-card tackle on LA Galaxy’s David Beckham last week.
Struggles in France -> Behind the Shield
Both RSL representatives (Tony Beltran and Chris Seitz) got the start and played the full 90 minutes for the U.S. squad.
RSL vs. Dallas: Three Things to Watch For -> AYL Soccer/Jeremy Horton
It's no secret that RSL is very good at home (undefeated so far) and very poor on the road (not a single point earned yet). There are many reasons why, but the biggest is probably RSL's inability to slow down their opponents on wide fields. The field at Pizza Hut Park is no different, so RSL will need to figure it out if they hope to get a result this weekend.
