Goal Breakdown: How RSL gave up a first-minute goal against FC Dallas

Well, it’s been a bit since I’ve done a goal breakdown, but after Real Salt Lake gave up a first minute goal against FC Dallas on their way to a third loss in five matches, I think it’s time we come back and take a deeper look.

Let’s start here. Here’s Brooks Lennon with a simple backpass to Nick Rimando. This is a pretty normal play on its face. Especially as he’s being pressured here, and we’ve just recovered an FC Dallas throw-in, we ought not be surprised by this pass.

So here’s a pretty normal sight: Brooks Lennon is calling for the ball.