Real Salt Lake defeated English Championship side Burnley 4-1 in a pre-season club friendly on July 15, 2026, at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
The match served as preparation for both teams ahead of their respective league campaigns, with RSL using the encounter to build fitness following the FIFA World Cup break. Burnley, on their U.S. tour, tested their squad depth against MLS opposition.
Sergi Solans (Spanish) scored in the 45+1st minute to give RSL a 1-0 halftime lead. Florentino Luís (Portuguese), playing for Burnley, equalized in the 55th minute. Zavier Gozo (American) restored the lead for RSL in the 62nd minute, followed by Solans’ second goal in the 73rd minute. Diego Luna (American) converted a penalty in the 82nd minute for the final 4-1 scoreline.
RSL dominated the second half after a competitive opening period, capitalizing on attacking transitions while Burnley struggled to maintain defensive structure.
Real Salt Lake entered the friendly sitting third in the MLS Western Conference with 26 points from 14 matches and a +7 goal difference. The victory highlighted their attacking depth, with multiple contributors finding the net. Burnley, recently relegated and rebuilding in the Championship, used the game for squad integration during their pre-season.
Real Salt Lake faces Los Angeles FC away on July 23, 2026. Burnley hosts Ajax on July 26, 2026.