In an extraordinary MLS match, Real Salt Lake defeated Los Angeles FC 3-0 amidst severe weather conditions, including heavy snow and lightning, which caused a two-hour delay and a suspension of play just four minutes after kickoff. LAFC's head coach, Steve Cherundolo, voiced his frustration, describing the game as a 'disgrace' and an 'absolute joke.' The match, which saw Hugo Lloris make an appearance, was criticized for the decision to proceed despite the blizzard, with comments on the difficulty of playing under such conditions. Fans noted the intense snow, the unique celebrations after scoring, and the challenging weather in the MLS clash. Real Salt Lake's resilience was highlighted with phrases like 'The cold never bothered @realsaltlake anyway 🥶', 'Nothing could get past Zac 😤', and 'Ice in their veins 🥶'. Players described the physical discomfort, noting 'It would sting your eyeballs.'
LAFC head coach condemns MLS game played in heavy snow as an 'absolute disgrace' https://t.co/HR3bbR6ca0
Winter wonderland ❄️ Head coach Pablo Mastroeni credits @realsaltlake's mentality for their 3-0 win on Saturday.
Winter wonderland ❄️ Head coach Pablo Mastroeni for @realsaltlake's 3-0 win on Saturday.
“There was not a time my cleat hit the grass." “It would sting your eyeballs. It was kind of a nightmare.” Real Salt Lake and LAFC played an MLS game during a blizzard. @TheAthleticFC explains how they got through it. https://t.co/MZG7PpWX4o
Ice in their veins 🥶 #RSLvLAFC | @AFCU https://t.co/bvoIpUPAxM
LAFC Manager Steve Cherundolo was furious after his team suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Real Salt Lake under harsh weather conditions. 🗣️ Hugo Lloris may not have expected this weather when he signed for Los Angeles. 😭 https://t.co/w6mJ5NbSVF https://t.co/AwsBwwNVIm
Nothing could get past Zac 😤 (except a little snow) #RSLvLAFC | @AltabankUSA https://t.co/6JbId6sEGQ
"An absolute joke that we had to play today." LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo was left frustrated after his team lost 3-0 against Real Salt Lake in the middle of a blizzard. 👉 https://t.co/LMdFqZUEBY https://t.co/a0JyUCCIAX
‘Absolute disgrace’: LAFC coach criticizes MLS for playing in blizzard https://t.co/dPHa000VKp
The cold never bothered @realsaltlake anyway 🥶 (Via @MLS) https://t.co/68NbBUI3pY
Fans joke Premier League legend didn’t know what he was letting himself in for after horrific weather in MLS clash https://t.co/95zqKht7Vp https://t.co/95zqKht7Vp
This looks like a wild time. The snow was RIPPING at the @realsaltlake game last night What's the celebration that had to happen after scoring a goal last night? #UTwx https://t.co/ZI2McdK2Fl
LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo says snow game vs. RSL was a "disgrace." ❄️🤣 https://t.co/bZwxuHKlpz
The MLS really play in all conditions https://t.co/FM230w3oY6
Welcome to Utah, Hugo Lloris 😅 Heavy snow caused a two-hour delay in LAFC's game at Real Salt Lake... ❄️ Then four minutes after kick-off, play was suspended because of lightning ⚡️ LAFC's manager described it as "one of the worst professional sporting events I've ever seen… https://t.co/4PSCeieZsT