Match review: RSL newcomer Fougerolles scores first MLS goal in draw

Real Salt Lake claimed a 1-1 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night at America First Field, thanks to a late goal from newcomer Luc de Fougerolles. The Canadian international, who joined the Salt Lake roster in September, made his first appearance in a professional MLS match against Philadelphia Union last week and scored his first goal of the season in the 79th minute.

Fougerolles came on as a substitute for the Claret-and-Cobalt, making his first start in the match against the Earthquakes. The 20-year-old, who made five appearances and four starts for Canada in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, entered the game after Uruguayan international JuanMa Sanabria passed the ball to him. After a series of goal attempts from both teams, Fougerolles found the back of the net, giving RSL a 1-0 lead.

However, San Jose equalized in the 94th minute, extending the match to stoppage time. The match was celebrated as Hispanic Heritage Night in Sandy, Utah, and RSL head coach Pablo Mastroeni praised Fougerolles' impact on the team, highlighting his physicality and competitiveness. The next match for RSL is against Kansas City on Saturday, Oct. 17, followed by a home game against St. Louis on November 7.