LA Galaxy v Real Salt Lake: Mastroeni has no doubts in his team's bounce-back mentality Real Salt Lake suffered their second MLS defeat of the season after a 2-0 loss to Inter Miami on Wednesday, but head coach Pablo Mastroeni remains confident in his team’s ability to recover and prepare for their upcoming match against the LA Galaxy. The setback, which came in the 82nd and 83rd minutes of the game, marked the first time RSL had conceded goals in consecutive minutes during a regular-season match since June 2019. The loss ended a six-game unbeaten streak for the club, which had previously shown resilience in recent weeks. Mastroeni emphasized that his focus is on ensuring his squad is physically and mentally sharp for the next challenge, rather than dwelling on the loss to Inter Miami. “Like I’ve said all year, nothing’s changed – the mindset and character of this group is elite,” he stated. “The most important thing is we recover. We were having some bye weeks, and I think that didn’t build into the fitness we need to be sharp in multiple games.” He highlighted the importance of player recovery, noting that a fresher, healthier team will be critical for success. “It’s really important we put a fresher group out there – a lot of that is going to be down to how the guys recover. It’s making sure the guys are healthy and fit to play the way we like.” Mastroeni also addressed the team’s mental toughness, asserting there is no doubt about their ability to bounce back. “As far as the mentality to bounce back, there’s no doubt we’ll be ready for the game. It’s just taking the lessons we’ve learned from our previous games to find how we get a result in LA.” The Galaxy, RSL’s Western Conference rivals, will be the next opponents, and Mastroeni is determined to ensure his team is prepared for the challenge.#la_galaxy #real_salt_lake #pablo_mastroeni #gabriel_pec #sergi_solans
