Real Salt Lake: Initial Reaction and Player Grades vs. Toronto FC

Real Salt Lake and Toronto FC opened the MSL season with a scoreless draw at Rio Tinto. RSL remains undefeated all time in home openers.

Real Salt Lake opened up MLS play with a 0-0 draw in front of a great crowd on a beautiful day at Rio Tinto. RSL defenders Aaron Maund and Demar Phillips both missed the contest with hamstring injuries. Brooks Lennon, Justen Glad, Sebastian Saucedo, and Danilo Acosta are all still with the US U-20s for World Cup Qualifying.

Recap

Real started a bit slow, as Toronto had plenty of chances early and often. Following a handful of shots from distance, a defensive miscue between Schuler and Horst on a throw in led to Altidore being left one vs one against Rimando,…