After two straight late-season losses, Real Salt Lake got back on track with a 3-1 victory over Austin FC on Saturday night at America First Field in Sandy.

With the win, RSL (11-16-4) climbed from 12th place to 10th in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference, just one position out of a wild-card spot, though several games were still being played late Saturday night.

Braian Ojeda scored from outside the box just before halftime to give RSL a 1-0 lead, drilling a shot that got past diving Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver.

RSL defender DeAndre Yedlin doubled the advantage in the 49th minute with assists from Diogo Gonçalves and Diego Luna. RSL acquired Yedlin in a trade last month with FC Cincinnati, and his goal against Austin was his first for Salt Lake.

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