Whatever way you look at it, FC Dallas needs points this weekend.
Salt Lake City is a tough place to play, at altitude, in Mormon country.
Real Salt Lake may be in a state of flux without a head coach, but they are in a playoff position and have a squad with talent.
Meanwhile, FC Dallas is missing key players due to international call ups and injuries.
Head Coach Luchi Gonzalez reiterated his stance on formations in the most recent media call this week, suggesting that the formation is less important than the idea of how to use the ball.