Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC
A matchup putting both teams in search of results this season
The matchup between Real Salt Lake and New York City FC, scheduled for September 12, 2026, draws attention as it features teams fighting to maintain postseason relevance. The match will take place at America First Field in Salt Lake City and will be broadcast on Apple TV.
Why the match is highly anticipated right now
Both teams are in a phase of consolidating results that could define their positions in the conference standings. Real Salt Lake currently sits in tenth place in the Western Conference, while New York City FC is in ninth in the Eastern Conference. The match represents an opportunity for each team to reverse their recent negative run.
How to watch live
The broadcast is available exclusively on Apple TV, which holds the streaming rights for all Major League Soccer regular-season matches. A standard subscription costs US$12.99 per month or US$99.99 per year, with no local or national blackout restrictions.
Current form of the teams
Real Salt Lake is coming off four losses in their last five games, with only seven goals scored and twelve conceded. New York City FC, on the other hand, has a record of one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five matches, with five goals scored and seven conceded.
Recent meetings
The last match between the teams, on June 11, 2023, ended in a 0-0 draw. In 2022, New York City FC won 6-0, and in 2019, Real Salt Lake won 3-1. In their last five meetings, each team has two wins and one draw, with 11 goals scored by NYCFC and six by RSL.
NYCFC coach's perspective
Head coach Pascal Jansen expressed focus on improving results, highlighting the need to handle the short turnaround between matches and the pressure to win. He stated that the team is prepared for the Saturday night clash at 9:40 p.m. ET.
Final thoughts
For fans wishing to follow the match, Apple TV offers a blackout-free experience. In case of geographic restrictions, using a VPN can help bypass blocks and ensure the game can be watched in real time.
With information from Goal.com, Front Row Soccer.
Source: Goal.com, Front Row Soccer