Clearly, RSL inserted some newer faces into the lineup with the notable absences of the likes of Nick Rimando, Kyle Beckerman, Juan Manuel Martinez, Javier Morales, and Jamison Olave. Things turned out much better than many of us likely expected. This was quite possibly RSL's most complete performance in MLS play so far this year, and that against Sporting KC in Kansas City. Real Salt Lake looked every bit the better team on the night, even without many of their veteran leaders.
So who shined when the opportunity presented itself?