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The hosts dominated from the jump, with Zavier Gozo and Diego Luna on the scoresheet in a statement performance. Real Salt Lake got back on track Saturday afternoon with a resounding 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, the hosts' first clean sheet of the 2026 season. RSL got things started early, with homegrown talent Zavier Gozo getting on the scoresheet in the 10th minute. Sergi Solans collected a pass near midfield, turned, and drove down the middle of the field before

Sergi Solans bagged a brace, Diego Luna set the tone early, and RSL's first half was nearly perfect. Pablo Mastroeni's side is more than sneaky good.

MLS franchise values are rising, but the league’s strongest growth story is still local. A look at what Sportico’s latest valuations reveal about ticketing, sponsorship, stadium momentum, and whether MLS is poised to grow fast or grow slow in the years ahead.

Atlanta United’s preseason win over Lexington SC mattered less for the scoreline and more for what it revealed about how quickly Tata Martino’s ideas are being understood and applied. This analysis looks beyond the goals to examine structure, decision-making, and early signs of identity.