Victor Olatunji Scores First RSL Goal To Equalize Against Minnesota

SALT LAKE CITY – Real Salt Lake forward Victor Olatunji scored his first goal in the claret-and-cobalt to equalize in the first half against the Minnesota United FC.

Off a perfectly-placed cross from Samuel Junqua, Olatunji found the bottom right corner from close range to make the score 1-1.

Made an immediate impact in his home debut 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2WktyZf8fQ

— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) August 24, 2025

He nearly made it a first-half brace shortly after. In the 23rd minute, he put another attempt on frame, but Minnesota’s goalkeeper was able to make the save.

Olatunji made his first appearance with the club last week against Charlotte. He quickly got to work with a shot on goal in that match as well.

Real Salt Lake acquired Olatunji from Sparta Prague in the Czech League on Wednesday, August 6. He is on contract through June 2028.

Real Salt Lake Looks To Get Back On Track Against Minnesota

Real Salt Lake hosted Minnesota United FC at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, on Saturday, August 23.

The match was the second between RSL and Minnesota this season. The United FC defeated Real, 2-0, at home back in March.

RSL’s last win in MLS play came almost a month ago on July 26 against the San Jose Earthquakes. The United won their last game against the Seattle Sounders, but also went on a small losing streak before that.

Heading into the matchup, Minnesota holds the second spot in the Western Conference with a record of 13-8-6. Real Salt Lake sits in 10th with a record of 9-4-13.

How To Watch Real Salt Lake

All Major League Soccer games are broadcasted on Apple TV with MLS Season Pass.

All Real Salt Lake English-language radio coverage for the 2024 season and beyond will be carried on various KSL radio signals. KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM/1280 AM) and KSL Newsradio (102.7 FM / 1160 AM) are both stations under the Bonneville International umbrella.

For more Real Salt Lake coverage and analysis, subscribe to The RSL Show and follow them on Instagram. 

You can find KSL Sports coverage of Real Salt Lake here.

Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.

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