(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) celebrates his penalty kick goal against Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando (18) as Real Salt Lake hosts Los Angeles FC at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019.
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