After publishing this page, RSL Communications contacted Real Nation and corrected its previous statement that Saborio would not need to be protected. Saborio did need protection and was afforded it in the list put out today. Major League Soccer will hold an expansion draft for the Montreal Impact next week. As in previous seasons, Salt [...]
Real Salt Lake defeated FC Dallas 2-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium Saturday. The match was a close and chippy affair, with Salt Lake holding a 1-0 lead until the last touch of the match. “We stated before the game that this was a huge, huge match for us,” coach Jason Kreis said. “To get all [...]
Real Salt Lake is known as the deepest team in Major League Soccer. That depth is about to be tested. Javier Morales went down hard Saturday with a dislocated fracture in his left ankle. An optimistic timetable says the attacking midfielder could return by October. If Salt Lake wants to contend for the Supporter’s Shield, [...]
Real Salt Lake routed the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-1 Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium. “[That was] 45 minutes of the best soccer I’ve seen in this stadium from this team,” coach Jason Kreis said. “It was just like a magical moment at the beginning of the game.” Salt Lake scored two goals in the first [...]
Major victory doesn’t quite capture it. Salt Lake’s 2-0 win Tuesday puts the side in the driver’s seat to reach the CONCACAF Champions League final. Real needs to win, draw, or lose by less than two goals in the second leg to secure a finals berth. “[I'm] extremely pleased. It was good to get a [...]
Real Salt Lake made history Tuesday by defeating the Columbus Crew and becoming the first MLS team to reach the CONCACAF Champions League semi-final round. Salt Lake routed the Columbus Crew 4-1 to earn the semi-final berth. “I’m extremely pleased by the situation and onward we go,” coach Jason Kreis said. “We’ve been talking a [...]
Real Salt Lake earned a 0-0 draw in New York Friday in a possible MLS Cup preview. The match had a playoff feel to it as both sides played solid soccer for all 90 minutes. In the end, neither was able to find the net, though each had numerous opportunities. The draw puts Salt Lake [...]
Real Salt Lake struggled at times, but handily defeated the Kansas City Wizards 4-1 Saturday. The win caps a perfect 5-0 May for RSL and is officially the longest winning streak in club history. “Our offense has been clicking this year,” Nick Rimando said. “This team all of a sudden looks great.” Real was one [...]
Jamison Olave was knocked unconscious but managed to score a goal in RSL’s 2-1 defeat of Toronto FC Saturday night. Five minutes after losing consciousness on a header gone bad, Olave was again in Toronto’s box – this time he tapped in an Alvaro Saborio header and gave Real an early lead. “When we knocked [...]
Real Salt Lake lost on another questionable call. This time it was an offside call that nullified a Will Johnson goal and gave Columbus a 1-0 win. Video review confirmed no player was offside on the play. “Its getting annoying now,” said RSL Captain Kyle Beckerman. “Great…great officiating.” (Note: these remarks came in an interview [...]
