Real Salt Lake has started with the exact same lineup in each of their three matches this season. That’s likely to change next week as Javier Morales, Alvaro Saborio and Nat Borchers will all likely be match fit and read to start. Given Jason Kreis’ ‘Team is the Star’ philosophy, very few players are automatic [...]
Real Salt Lake was knocked out of the US Open Cup tournament Tuesday in a 2-0 loss at FC Dallas. Salt Lake started the match poorly with quite a few giveaways. This eventually cost them as Olave was whistled for a foul deep on one of them. Jair Benitez put a set piece passed Kyle [...]
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 [...]
With Alvaro Saborio and Arturo Alvarez away on international duty, and Paulo Jr. injured, coach Jason Kreis is facing a tough lineup decision this week against Seattle. In the latest edition of the Real Nation Podcast, the guys discuss who will be playing striker for Real Salt Lake this Saturday. They manage to fit in [...]
Real Salt Lake earned a scoreless draw in Dallas Sunday. The match was called in the 83rd minute due to lightning, and resulted in a delay of nearly two hours. Play resumed late but neither side was able to score. The draw is another impressive clean sheet for the Real Salt Lake defense; however, offense [...]
Real Salt Lake defeated Chivas USA 1-0 Saturday but lost Javier Morales for a good portion of the season with a broken ankle. Morales was dribbling the ball when Marcos Mondaini slide from behind with a two-legged tackle. Players and fans knew immediately that Morales was hurt and reacted accordingly. “It’s not only bad for [...]
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 [...]
Real Salt Lake earned a 2-2 draw in Monterrey Wednesday. The draw means Salt Lake will be crowned CONCACAF Champions if the side can win or draw with fewer than two goals per side in the second leg. Javier Morales’ 89th minute equalizer gave Salt Lake a huge draw and a major advantage coming back [...]
Real Salt Lake played only two regular starters, but the side defeated the New England Revolution 2-0 in Foxborough Saturday. “Everybody is playing well,” coach Jason Kreis said. “We keep proving to ourselves and to everybody that we have a deep squad.” New England had been undefeated in four matches, but that didn’t stop the [...]
Real Salt Lake blew an early lead and lost 2-1 in a close match at FC Dallas Saturday. The loss means Salt Lake needs to win by two goals next week at Rio Tinto Stadium if the side wants to continue its title defense. Javier Morales was sent off for a second yellow card and [...]
