Johnny Russell scored in first-half stoppage time against his former team, but Real Salt Lake blew the lead and settled for a 1-1 tie against host Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.
Johnny Russell and Zavier Gozo scored in each half to give Real Salt Lake a 2-0 win over visiting D.C. United on Saturday in Sandy, Utah. The result ended Salt Lake's seven-match (0-4-3) winless streak.
Sporting Kansas City are moving on without captain Johnny Russell and goalkeeper Tim Melia in 2025. The team announced the departures of the two club legends Thursday, along with veterans Andreu Fontas and Remi Walter.