Lionel Messi: How to watch, stream Inter Miami vs. Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake are, as a club, nearly the polar opposite of Inter Miami. But they’re certainly not short of stars or intrigue.

In the first category, striker Cristian Arango and midfielder Diego Luna are the biggest draws. Arango, a 2022 MLS Cup-Supporters’ Shield double winner and 2021 MLS Newcomer of the Year while at LAFC, became RSL’s club-record signing upon arriving last summer. Luna, meanwhile, is a rising US youth international who’s coming off a breakout season. Don’t sleep on winger Andrés Gómez, either.

In the second category, head coach Pablo Mastroeni’s teams are always hard to play against. Whether it’s goalkeeper Zac MacMath, center back Justen Glad, or midfielder Pablo Ruiz, there’s a grittiness and ruggedness that’s empowered three straight Audi MLS Cup Playoffs appearances.

The transfer market could bring new stars for RSL, especially after DP attackers Jefferson Savarino and Damir Kreilach left this winter. For now, left back Alexandros Katranis and midfielder Matt Crooks are their big newcomers.