Real Salt Lake’s keeper Rafael Cabral blocks a shot as they and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
By Deseret News

Real Salt Lake delivered a thriller for the home fans Wednesday night.

RSL won its group stage matchup with Club America in Leagues Cup action at America First Stadium, rallying to win on penalty kicks after the visitors found the equalizer in stoppage time.

Real Salt Lake goal keeper Rafael Cabral was the hero of the night, finishing with eight saves in regulation and stopping three of four Club America shots in penalty kicks as RSL won 3-1.

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Diego Luna and William Agada both scored goals for RSL, during the first half, before Érick Sánchez tied the game at 2-2 in the 97th minute.

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Club America’s Igor Lichnosky and Real Salt Lake’s William Agada battle for the ball as they play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Club America’s keeper Luis Malagon reaches out after the ball as William Agada tries to kick the ball as they play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. RSL won on penalty kicks 3-1. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Club America’s Jonathan Dos Santos and Real Salt Lake’s Pablo Ruiz go after the ball as they play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Members of the Riot wave flags prior to Real Salt Lake and Club America playing in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake fans cheer as they watch a match against Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Club America’s keeper Luis Malagon argues with referee Héctor Saíd Martínez play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s keeper Rafael Cabral blocks a penalty kick as they and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s Diego Luna works to keep Club America’s Sebastian Caceres away from the ball as they play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s Justen Glad kicks the ball away saving a goal as RSL’s keeper Rafael Cabral reacts as they and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Fans watch Real Salt Lake and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. RSL won on penalty kicks 3-1. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The sun sets as Real Salt Lake and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. RSL won on penalty kicks 3-1. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Fans cheer as they look through smoke as Real Salt Lake and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. RSL won on penalty kicks 3-1. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s Diego Luna fights to fend off Club America’s Igo Liuchnovsky as they play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. RSL won on penalty kicks 3-1. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Club America’s Henry Martin tries to get a foul call on Real Salt Lake’s Phillip Quinton as they play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. RSL won on penalty kicks 3-1. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s keeper Rafael Cabral watches the ball as they and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake players celebrate as they defeat Club America in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. RSL won on penalty kicks 3-1. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake fans go crazy after keeper Rafael Cabral blocked a penalty kick by Club America’s Jose Zuniga in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. RSL won on penalty kicks 3-1. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Club America fans cheer after a goal as they and Real Salt Lake play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. RSL won on penalty kicks 3-1. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s Justen Glad crashes into Club America’s Rodgrigo Aguirre as they play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s keeper Rafael Cabral looks out over the pitch after stopping a shot as they and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Club America’s Paul Rodriquez celebrates as they tie the game at 1-1 as they and Real Salt Lake play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s Zavier Gozo kicks the ball as they and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Club America’s Paul Rodriquez celebrates as they tie the game at 1-1 as they and Real Salt Lake play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Fans cheer as Real Salt Lake and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s keeper Rafael Cabral blocks a shot as they and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s keeper Rafael Cabral looks around after allowing a goal as they and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s Zavier Gozo smiles and fans cheer after he scored a goal as they and Club America play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Real Salt Lake’s keeper Rafael Cabral blocks a shot by Club America’s Alejandro Zendejas as they play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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A young Club America fan yells and tries to get the attention of some of the players as they and Real Salt Lake play in the Leagues Cup Phase One at America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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