Herriman • Just a few months ago, Real Salt Lake forward Joao Plata’s season wasn’t going according to plan. His playing time was inconsistent. His body was ailing. Trade rumors swirled.
It got to the point where forward Luis Silva, who has known Plata since their time playing together on Toronto FC, gave his best friend on the team some advice. He told Plata not to let his struggles get to his head or affect his game. That in soccer, one game can make all your misfortunes turn a 180.
That pep talk must have worked.