Brayan Vera News: Backbone of defensive effort

Vera had three tackles (two won) and six clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 13th minute.

Vera led the Real Salt Lake defensive effort Saturday with six clearances in their 1-0 loss versus Western Conference foes, Seattle. The central-defender's caution was the eight he received in MLS play. Across his last 10 appearances (10 starts), Vera has played the full 90 minutes on nine occasions while averaging 1.4 tackles (one won), 0.8 interceptions, four clearances and 0.5 blocks per appearance.