Gozo, a 19-year-old forward, has reportedly moved to Crystal Palace, leaving Mastroeni to redistribute attacking responsibility. The report says RSL have gone four MLS matches without a win, despite claiming two Leagues Cup victories in four days and advancing to the knockout stage.
Sergi Solans, Diego Luna and Morgan Guilavogui are among those expected to take on more. The report credits Solans with seven goals and three assists, while Luna has contributed goals and creativity and Guilavogui has offered a threat as a provider. Solans scored twice during the cup wins, but RSL will need that spark to carry into league play.
The report says Minnesota have gone seven MLS games without a victory, though they recently beat Atlante 3-1 in the Leagues Cup. Joaquin Pereyra scored twice in that win, and Kelvin Yeboah, reportedly the team’s leading scorer, offers another danger in attack.
Coach Cameron Knowles said, “A ideia é crescer a partir das atuações que tivemos e chegar melhor à retomada da liga.” That cup response may give Minnesota a lift, but the matchup brings a difficult recent history for RSL: the report says they have not beaten Minnesota in nine meetings.
The next league meeting is a chance for either side to reset its season. RSL need to show their cup momentum can survive without Gozo; Minnesota will want its midweek response to become the start of a league revival.