"I think there's a lot of credit that goes to the guys that are around these [younger] guys. As an ex-experienced player, sometimes it was really easy to make excuses as to why we weren't playing well. To point the finger at the younger guys. But a lot of credit has to go to guys like Justin Glad and Rafael Cabral, and everyone else who surrounds these guys."
"They are the ones that look after them [the younger players]. They are the ones that guide them when the bullets are flying. [I'm] just really pleased as to how we are doing, which is winning together through development."
Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni credits experienced players like Justin Glad and Rafael Cabral for supporting the club's younger talent as RSL prepares to face Atlanta United. After losing their 2026 MLS opener to Vancouver, RSL defeated Seattle with three players aged 18 or younger contributing to goals. Since last season, RSL's players aged 18 or younger have recorded 10 goal contributions, more than any other MLS team. Mastroeni emphasizes that experienced players guide younger teammates during challenging moments, enabling the team to win while developing talent. Atlanta United faces RSL after losing both opening matches without scoring, sitting 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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