Episode 9- RSL Is Alright Alright Alright

Late drama in Sandy. Three straight wins. Plenty to talk about.

This week on Boot Room 801, we break down Real Salt Lake’s 2-1 comeback win over Austin FC as RSL made it three straight victories to open the 2026 season strong. After falling behind on a first-half set piece, RSL responded with pressure, resilience, and a late moment of magic from Stijn Spierings, who buried the winner in his MLS debut.

We dig into the biggest storylines from the night, including Spierings’ instant impact, the return of Diego Luna and Victor Olatunji, another poised performance from Rafa Cabral, and what it says about this team that they’re already finding ways to win from behind. We also talk about the continued trust being shown in RSL’s young players, hand out our 3 Crowns, and look at the bigger picture as this team heads into a road test against San Diego FC.

We also open up the mailbag for listener questions, hot takes, and shoutouts before giving our preview and predictions for Sunday’s match.

Thank you for joining us in the Boot Room.

Follow Boot Room 801 for independent RSL coverage on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, and send in your questions, hot takes, and shoutouts at BootRoom801.com.