Cesar Ruvalcaba

Six clearances Saturday

Ruvalcaba recorded two tackles (one won), six clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Nashville SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Analysis: Ruvalcaba made his second start of the season Saturday, both of which have come in the last three matches. He and the defense were solid throughout most of the match, and Ruvalcaba contributed six clearances, three interceptions and one tackle through his 90 minutes of action. He and the defense fell apart in second half stoppage time though as Nashville nicked two goals and stole the victory away from the Crew late.