Biro's match-tying tally lifted Austin (9-13-9, 36 points) to the draw but could do little to help the Verde's hopes for the postseason. Austin remains in 11th place in the West, two spots and now eight points under the playoff line with three matches remaining.

Second Half_1, Real Salt Lake, Crooks, 3, 48th minute; 2, Real Salt Lake, Goncalves, 2 (penalty kick), 65th; 3, Austin FC, Obrian, 7 (Gallagher), 81st; 4, Austin FC, Biro, 3 (Driussi), 89th. Goalies_Real Salt Lake,