Rafael Cabral
RSL
Goalkeeper
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May 20, 1990 (36)
Right
6'1"
194 lb
Logs two-save clean sheet
Rafael made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 win against St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: For the first time since Oct. 10, Rafael was able to log multiple saves in a single appearance. By saving shots from Rafael Navarro and Damion Downs, the goalkeeper recorded only his fourth clean sheet this season. Rafael will attempt to maintain a fifth next Wednesday at Austin.
Concedes once in road victory
Rafael had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Rafael had a relatively quiet match in goal for Real Salt Lake, making one save while conceding once as his side secured its first road victory since March 7. The goalkeeper was beaten by Taylor Calheira in the 26th minute but made an important late intervention to deny Ian James and preserve RSL's two-goal advantage. Rafael has now recorded 77 saves, 46 goals conceded and three clean sheets across 29 MLS appearances this season. He will look to build on Saturday's victory when Real Salt Lake host St. Louis City on Oct. 24.
Beaten twice in loss
Rafael allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Rafael conceded in each half as RSL dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for nine saves and a clean sheet over his last three starts. RSL take on San Jose in midweek action Wednesday.
Four saves in clean sheet
Rafael kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Saturday's 3-0 win over New England.
Analysis: Rafael helped RSL to all three points by blanking New England on Saturday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts with the clean sheet being his first since May. RSL head to Philadelphia for their next match October 10th.
Concedes twice Wednesday
Rafael registered two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Rafael conceded two second half goals Wednesday, his fifth consecutive match conceding multiple goals. He now has conceded 42 goals, made 68 saves and kept just two saves through 25 matches this season. Next up is a difficult matchup versus New England Revolution on Saturday.
Concedes two in loss
Rafael registered one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against New York City FC.
Analysis: Rafael allowed two goals for the third straight match Saturday, making just one save in the loss to NYCFC. He and his back line continue to struggle defensively, now having gone 10 league matches without a clean sheet while allowing 17 goals and recording 22 saves during that span. The keeper will face off with Vancouver for the next match on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests. Rafael had only conceded one goal on four saves againt the oppoent during the last outing on Feb 22,
Allows two goals in loss
Rafael had four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Rafael's clean sheet drought reached a ninth straight game, with May marking the last time he kept one. The goalkeeper has only two clean sheets to his name this season and has shipped two or more goals in three of his last four games, despite making 10 saves during that span. Rafael will aim to bounce back when Houston hosts New York City on Saturday.
Three saves in draw
Rafael registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Rafael made three saves in Saturday's 2-2 MLS home draw with LAFC, denying Son Heung-Min twice in the second half and also stopping a Tyler Boyd effort in the first half before being beaten by Denis Bouanga's curling 14th minute opener and Son's composed 38th minute finish off the Gabonese's cutback. He was unable to prevent Son from rounding him in the 87th minute but was ultimately saved by DeAndre Yedlin's last-ditch clearance on the goal line, a moment that preserved RSL's point as the match finished 2-2. Rafael has now made 59 saves in 21 MLS starts this season.
Makes three saves in loss
Rafael registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Rafael made three or more saves for the 12th time in 19 starts, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The goalkeeper has only two clean sheets over that span. He will now look to bounce back against LA FC on Saturday.
One save in 4-3 loss
Rafael recorded one save and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-3 loss against FC Dallas.
Analysis: Rafael conceded four goals including a late goal, which cost his side defeat in the match. The keeper only made one save in the game and has only kept two clean sheets throughout the season. This was the second game in a row that he has only made one save.
Concedes late goal
Rafael made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Minnesota United.
Analysis: Rafael misjudged his save attempt on the lone goal he allowed, so he potentially did cost Real Salt Lake two points in this match. He will likely face more shots when RSL take on FC Dallas, a team which has scored 32 goals in 18 MLS games ahead of Sunday's clash with Austin FC.
Makes critical error
Rafael made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Rafael recorded three saves but was responsible for Marcel Hartel's equalizer in the 72nd minute. This was a poor performance and Rafael has now let in eight goals in the last five games. Next, he takes on Minnesota United, who have netted three times in the last four games.
Four saves in loss
Rafael made four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Cabral faced relentless attacking pressure after his side were reduced to ten men in the 34th minute, making four saves all from inside the box but being beaten twice from headed corners. The goalkeeper has now conceded five goals across his last two games and remains without an away clean sheet this season, with another road test against Saint Louis City coming up on Saturday.
One save in defeat
Rafael registered one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Rafael made one save in Wednesday's 3-1 MLS defeat at LAFC and was beaten by Son Heung-Min's 11th minute low drive, Denis Bouanga's 40th minute finish and an own goal from DeAndre Yedlin in the 68th minute. He was let down by a defensive structure that gave LAFC too much space in behind on multiple occasions, particularly on the third goal where Yedlin's miscommunication with the back line left the goalkeeper stranded. Rafael now has two MLS clean sheets in 15 appearances this season and will look to show a better face in Saturday's clash against Portland.
No saves in draw
Rafael allowed a goal without making a save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Minnesota.
Analysis: Rafael allowed the game tying goal in the 93rd minute as RSL settled for a point Saturday. The keeper has allowed two goals while combining for seven saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. RSL head to LAFC following the World Cup on July 22nd.
Beaten once against Colorado
Rafael made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Rafael conceded an early goal from a corner kick, but he was otherwise reliable between the posts, helping his side to claim a comeback win in the weekend match. He has now tallied 43 saves, 18 goals against and two clean sheets across 13 appearances this season. While the team has struggled to find defensive consistency, Rafael should continue to feature, with his next chance to impress coming in a visit to Minnesota, who have scored the fifth-fewest goals in the league.
Logs four-save clean sheet
Rafael had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Despite conceding three goals May 10 at FC Dallas, Rafael has been having a strong month, considering that he has two clean sheets not only for then but also all of 2026. The goalkeeper's next opportunity to continue his positive momentum comes Saturday against Colorado.
Sees one go
Rafael had one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against FC Dallas.
Analysis: Rafael saw three go while making just one save against Dallas on Saturday. He's allowed 10 goals in the last six appearances, making 17 saves while keeping a clean sheet in that span. The keeper will face off with Houston for the next game on Wednesday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.
Registers clean sheet
Rafael made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Rafael recorded a clearance and secured his first clean sheet of the campaign. He has now accumulated 14 saves and one clearance across the last four games, conceding five times. Next, he faces FC Dallas, who have scored five times in their last four games.
Gives up two goals
Rafael recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: One of the goals Rafael gave up was a penalty but that was ultimately the winning goal in this contest. The Real Salt Lake keeper should have an easy matchup coming up against Portland team which has scored only 13 times in nine MLS matches.
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