Zavier Gozo, Real Salt Lake keep up hot start over Kansas City

Real Salt Lake extends unbeaten streak to five games with 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:35am

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Zavier Gozo had a goal and an assist to help Real Salt Lake earn a 3-1 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City on Saturday afternoon. Diego Luna and Sergi Solans also scored for Salt Lake, which extended its unbeaten streak to five games. Dejan Joveljic scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season for Kansas City, which remains in last place in the Western Conference standings.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Real Salt Lake near the top of the Western Conference standings, continuing their strong start to the 2026 season. For Sporting Kansas City, the loss extends their struggles as they remain at the bottom of the conference table.

The details

Real Salt Lake had 22 shot attempts to Kansas City's five, dominating possession and chances throughout the match. After going ahead 1-0 in the opening half, Salt Lake doubled its lead in the 55th minute when Gozo assisted Solans. Kansas City answered just four minutes later, but Salt Lake restored its two-goal cushion in the 82nd minute when Gozo scored.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Salt Lake struck first just four minutes into the match.
  • Salt Lake doubled its lead in the 55th minute.
  • Kansas City scored in the 59th minute to cut the deficit to one.
  • Gozo scored Salt Lake's third goal in the 82nd minute.

The players

Zavier Gozo

A midfielder for Real Salt Lake who had a goal and an assist in the match.

Diego Luna

A player for Real Salt Lake who scored a goal in the match.

Sergi Solans

A player for Real Salt Lake who scored a goal in the match.

Dejan Joveljic

A forward for Sporting Kansas City who scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season.

John Pulskamp

The goalkeeper for Sporting Kansas City who made four saves but allowed three goals.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this strong start and keep pushing for the top of the table.”

— Zavier Gozo, Midfielder, Real Salt Lake

What’s next

Real Salt Lake will look to extend their unbeaten run when they host the Seattle Sounders on April 12. Sporting Kansas City will try to get back on track when they visit the Portland Timbers on April 19.

The takeaway

Real Salt Lake's dominant performance over Sporting Kansas City showcases their ability to control games and grind out results, putting them in a strong position in the Western Conference standings early in the season. For Sporting Kansas City, the loss highlights their struggles and the need to find more consistency if they hope to climb out of the conference basement.