When you play a soccer match in Utah in early March, there’s a decent chance that you might be playing in the snow.
Players for Los Angeles FC and Real Salt Lake put on their cold gear, broke out the orange ball and played on the snow-covered turf at America First Field on Saturday as the flurries fell down in Sandy, Utah.
The conditions didn’t seem to bother RSL. Andres Gomez scored twice, and Cristian Arango netted a third goal for the home side. LAFC put six shots on-frame but couldn’t find the back of the net amid all the fluffy white stuff on the ground. RSL took the win and three points, 3-0.
Below are the three goals from the match, and a few photos from the game that best illustrate the chaotic conditions.
Mar 2, 2024; Sandy, Utah, USA; General view as LAFC and Real Salt Lake players look for the ball in heavy snow in the first half at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2024; Sandy, Utah, USA; Real Salt Lake midfielder Andres Gomez (11) celebrates after scoring a goal against LAFC in the first half at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2024; Sandy, Utah, USA; LAFC midfielder Eduard Atuesta (20) chases the ball against Real Salt Lake at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2024; Sandy, Utah, USA; LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo on the sideline against Real Salt Lake at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2024; Sandy, Utah, USA; Real Salt Lake midfielder Andres Gomez (11) chases the ball against LAFC at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2024; Sandy, Utah, USA; Real Salt Lake midfielder Andres Gomez (11) gets past LAFC defender Omar Campos (2) in the first half at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2024; Sandy, Utah, USA; Real Salt Lake defender Justen Glad (15) in action against LAFC at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2024; Sandy, Utah, USA; Real Salt Lake forward Cristian Arango (9) scores a goal against LAFC in the first half at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
