Rafael Cabral finished with a save and had his fourth shutout of the season for Salt Lake (5-10-3).

Russell, who signed with Salt Lake in April after he scored 60 goals across seven MLS seasons for Kansas City, scored in the 23rd minute. Russell ran down the right side onto a long ball-ahead played by Diogo Goncalves, cut back to evade a defender near the right corner of the area and rolled a shot into the net to give RSL a 1-0 lead.

The 35-year-old Russell, who made his first start for the club, was replaced at halftime by Aiden Hezarkhani, the 17-year-old rookie’s second MLS appearance.

Gozo slipped behind the defense, ran onto a long ball-ahead played by Alexandros Katranis and beat goalkeeper Luis Barraza to make it 2-0 in the 77th.

Salt Lake had 58% possession and outshot D.C. United 19-8, 7-1 on target.

Barraza finished with five saves.

— Associated Press

D.C. United (4-9-6), coming off a 7-1 loss to Chicago last Saturday, has just one win in its last eight games.

Royals shut out at home

Utah Royals FC (1-9-2, 5 points, 13th NWSL) were unable to close the gap at home against Gotham FC (4-5-3, 15 points, 8th NWSL) after falling behind early. Despite their efforts, Utah fell short in the comeback attempt, ultimately losing the match 3-0.

Utah Royals FC Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets made one change to his starting XI on Saturday night, bringing in midfielder Dana Foederer in place of Ana Tejada, who was suspended after receiving a second yellow card in last Friday’s match in Louisville. The lineup also featured veteran Kate Del Fava, who tied Gunny Jónsdóttir for the club record with 38 consecutive starts.

Utah faced early adversity when Esther González headed Gotham FC into the lead just nine minutes into the match. The early goal placed the home side under immediate pressure, leaving Utah to chase the game from behind for the remainder of the contest.

Although the home side successfully built out from the back and created multiple scoring chances as the first half wore on, the visiting team capitalized on a late breakaway, netting a second goal in first-half stoppage time (45+1′) and sending the hosts into the locker room facing a two-goal deficit.

Utah Royals FC will remain at home for their Juneteenth celebration match on June 21, welcoming Seattle Reign FC for an afternoon showdown. Kickoff is slated for 3 PM MT.

— Utah Royals FC