"I think they are a team that has a lot of youth. Quality youth players that have fit really well into the system. You can see how well they are playing, and they had good signings throughout the off-season. It is going to be difficult. Real Salt Lake is always a difficult team in this league."
"But we have shown in our two home games this season, our first-half with 10 men against Charlotte, that we are ready to compete in away games."
Austin FC head coach Nico Estevez prepares his team for an away fixture against Real Salt Lake, who have won their last two MLS matches. Salt Lake's only defeat came in their opening game against Vancouver Whitecaps. Austin started with a draw against Minnesota United and a win over D.C. United, but suffered a 3-1 away loss to Charlotte FC where Guilherme Biro was sent off. Estevez acknowledges Real Salt Lake's quality youth players and strong off-season signings, recognizing America First Field as a difficult venue. However, he expresses confidence in Austin's ability to compete away, citing their home performances and resilience despite playing with ten men against Charlotte.
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