Coming into the season, there were two Western Conference teams that I figured would contend with Real Salt Lake for the conference championship: Seattle and Los Angeles. I still believe the stretch run will be these three teams, though LA might dig itself too deep a hole to emerge from if things continue much longer. [...]
This article was contributed by Real Nation correspondent Scott Wendler. DC United comes to town to square off against Real in the Fortress of Rio Tinto Stadium Saturday. DC United 16 Points (4W 5L 4T) 1.230 points per match DC United looked to be a team on the rise and finding their form. With a [...]
This article was contributed by Real Nation correspondent Scott Wendler. The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to get their first win for a new head coach Saturday when they travel to Rio Tinto Stadium to play Real Salt Lake. Vancouver Whitecaps ( 1W-5L-7T 10 points through 13 matches played, 0.769 points per match) Vancouver rolls into [...]
This article was contributed by Real Nation correspondent Scott Wendler. Real Salt Lake will host the Seattle Sounders in a battle of Western Conference powerhouses Saturday. Seattle Sounders (4W-3L-5T, 17 points, 1.416 points per match) On Wednesday, the Sounders lost 1-0 to FC Dallas in Seattle. The previous Saturday Seattle won on a stoppage time [...]
Real Salt Lake will play host to Chivas USA Saturday and attempt to bounce back from two tough losses last week. The side lost two 1-0 heart-breakers, including the CONCACAF Champions League Final at Rio Tinto Stadium. Former Real Salt Lake assistant coach Robin Fraser is currently the head coach of Chivas. While he will [...]
Real Salt Lake Captain Kyle Beckerman will be suspended Wednesday due to yellow card accumulation. No player can truly replace Beckerman’s intensity and leadership; however, Jason Kreis will need to fill the spot. Media around the country have speculated as to who will replace him. There are three options available: Jean Alexandre The Haitian is [...]
Possession will be the key to victory when Real Salt Lake hosts Monterrey Wednesday in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champion’s League Final. Salt Lake struggled to possess the ball during its 2-2 draw at Monterrey. Coach Jason Kreis said those giveaways cannot continue if the team wants to win. The side practiced keeping [...]
We have actually published two previews for tomorrow night’s match in Monterrey. They are located at: Major League Soccer Talk Goal.com Enjoy!
This article was contributed by Real Nation Correspondent Scott Wendler. Real Salt Lake will host the defending champion Colorado Rapids at Rio Tinto Stadium Wednesday. The match is the first leg of the Rocky Mountain Cup. Colorado The Rapids are coming off of an embarrassing 3-0 loss to FC Dallas. Captain Pablo Mastroeni injured his [...]
This preview was contributed by Real Nation Correspondent Scott Wendler. Real kicks off their home season against the league-leading L.A. Galaxy today. If last season was any indication, this should be an incredible match. Los Angeles already leads the league, by virtue of having played an extra match. The sides split their matches last season, [...]
