Jamie Smith, as predicted, will get the start in the Colorado Rapids midfield in place of the injured Pablo Mastroeni. This almost certainly means Rapids coach Gary Smith will be playing a more attack-minded style against Real Salt Lake, leaving Jeff Larentowicz to handle most of the defensive responsibilities. Tyrone Marshall will also receive his first start of the season at center back, as Drew Moor will slide over to right back in place of Anthony Wallace. The Rapids are also without the services of Conor Casey.
Real Salt Lake Vs. Colorado Rapids, Lineups: Jamie Smith Starts In Place Of Pablo Mastroeni
RSL will counter with what is essentially their first-choice group of players. Alvaro Saborio will receive just his second MLS start of the season and Andy Williams will get the start in place of the injured Will Johnson.
Real Salt Lake starters: Rimando, Wingert, Borchers, Olave, Beltran, Beckerman, Williams, Grabavoy, Morales, Saborio, Espindola
Rapids starters: Pickens, Kimura, Wynne, Marshall, Moor, Mullan, Larentowicz, Smith, Thompson, Folan, Cummings
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