Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

Real Salt Lake Stops Skid With 2-0 Win Over Portland

The showing hinted at a reset built on youth, Sanabria’s creation, plus a first clean sheet of the year.

Real Salt Lake attacker Zavier Gozo celebrates after scoring a goal during an MLS match, Saturday, May 2, 2026 against the Portland Timbers in Sandy, Utah. (Photo: Tyler Staten for KSL.com)
Real Salt Lake midfielder Zavier Gozo (72) accepts the applause from the fans after scoring a goal as Real Salt lake and Portland Timbers play at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Real won 2-0.
Image

Overview

  • Real Salt Lake beat the Portland Timbers 2-0 Saturday in Sandy to halt a two-game slide and improve to 6-3-1.
  • Teen forward Zavier Gozo opened the scoring in the 10th minute for his third goal of the season and seventh goal contribution.
  • Diego Luna struck in the 28th minute for his third in five matches and the 25th MLS goal of his career, tied for 10th in club history.
  • Juan Manuel Sanabria assisted both goals, driving an attack that produced 25 shots against Portland.
  • Goalkeeper Rafael Cabral logged his first clean sheet of the season with two saves, while Portland’s James Pantemis made 13 saves including nine before halftime.