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RSL could see Beckerman, Rimando return Wednesday vs. NYCFC
Mike Petke has stated a few times in recent weeks that he is not a psychologist. As Real Salt Lake continues to toil in a frustration riding a four-game losing streak, RSL’s coach joked and reversed course a bit Monday, saying that he did, in fact, take psychology in college.... Mike Petke has stated a few times in recent weeks that he is not a psychologist. As Real Salt Lake continues to toil in a frustration riding a four-ga... -
RSL‘Bare bones’ RSL set to kick off first of three games in a week“We’re at bare bones right now,” <b>Mike Petke</b> said this week before Real Salt Lake boarded its cross-country flight to Boston. That’s no hyperbole from RSL’s head coach. That’s how beat up and thinned RSL still is at the moment. Already battling an ongoing series of injuries, th... “We’re at bare bones right now,” <b>Mike Petke</b> said this week before Real Salt Lake boarded its cross-country flight to Boston. That’...
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Four RSL first-teamers named to U.S. U-20 World Cup roster
A portion of Real Salt Lake’s young core will play a serious role at this summer’s FIFA U-20 World Cup. U.S. Soccer announced Tuesday the 21-man roster for the upcoming U-20 World Cup in South Korea, and five RSL academy products are making the trek overseas. RSL’s Brooks Lennon (19), Sebastian Sa... A portion of Real Salt Lake’s young core will play a serious role at this summer’s FIFA U-20 World Cup. U.S. Soccer announced Tuesday the 21-man rost... -
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Reports: Young Venezuelan goal-scorer Jefferson Savarino joining RSL
Reports out of Venezuela indicate one of Real Salt Lake’s transfer-window targets is 20-year-old attacker <b>Jefferson Savarino</b>. A day after rumors and reports that RSL was in the mix to sign the forward/winger who plays for Zulia FC in Venezuela, Savarino himself went on a radio st... Reports out of Venezuela indicate one of Real Salt Lake’s transfer-window targets is 20-year-old attacker <b>Jefferson Savarino</b>. A da... -
RSLWaibel: RSL anticipates new signing before close of transfer windowCraig Waibel has been hinting at more potential signings since before the 2017 season began. It appears the Real Salt Lake general manager is closing in on an impact player sooner than later.... Craig Waibel has been hinting at more potential signings since before the 2017 season began. It appears the Real Salt Lake general manager is closing ...
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RSLMLS Players Union releases its first salary report of 2017More number crunching, more measuring up, more second-guessing. It’s April 25, 2017, the day the Major League Soccer Players Union released their bi-annual salary numbers. With that, comes the usual meticulous study and breakdown of roster construction and what certain players are worth what in ... More number crunching, more measuring up, more second-guessing. It’s April 25, 2017, the day the Major League Soccer Players Union released their ...
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RSLPetke: Timeline for Justen Glad’s return still up in the airSandy • One of the many building blocks of Real Salt Lake’s future took laps around America First Field Tuesday morning. It’d been a while since he’s even been able to make an appearance. But <b>Justen Glad</b>, the 20-year-old center back who established himself as RSL’s premier defend... Sandy • One of the many building blocks of Real Salt Lake’s future took laps around America First Field Tuesday morning. It’d been a while since he’s...
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RSLArrival on the big stage hasn’t rattled RSL defender Danilo AcostaSandy • America First Field was nearly emptied around noon on Friday. Real Salt Lake had a plane to catch, a quick flight over the Rockies to Denver, Colo., where Saturday RSL will face rival Colorado Rapids for the first time in 2017. One player stayed late. And he listened to the instructio... Sandy • America First Field was nearly emptied around noon on Friday. Real Salt Lake had a plane to catch, a quick flight over the Rockies to Denver,...
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Despite mounting injuries, RSL back line is responding with shutouts
Sandy • At the start of the week, <b>Chris Wingert</b> said <b>Mike Petke</b> gathered his team and told his players that just because Real Salt Lake dominated in its 3-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps last Saturday doesn’t mean that RSL is suddenly out of the woods after ... Sandy • At the start of the week, <b>Chris Wingert</b> said <b>Mike Petke</b> gathered his team and told his players that jus... -
RSLReport: Rio Tinto Stadium to host U.S.-Venezuela friendly on June 3The altitude of the Wasatch Front will play a role in the U.S. men’s national team’s prep for another trip to the Estadio Azteca. On Friday, ESPNFC reported that Rio Tinto Stadium will host a friendly on Saturday, June 3, against Venezuela five days before the U.S. plays Trinidad and Tobago in a ... The altitude of the Wasatch Front will play a role in the U.S. men’s national team’s prep for another trip to the Estadio Azteca. On Friday, ESPNFC...
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RSL obtains allocation money from Orlando City in Luis Gil deal
Less than two years removed from leaving Major League Soccer for a new chapter in Mexico, Luis Gil is returning. And he’s reuniting with the coach that got out of the now 23-year-old midfielder his best years as a young professional.... Less than two years removed from leaving Major League Soccer for a new chapter in Mexico, Luis Gil is returning. And he’s reuniting with the coach tha... -
RSLRSL’s depth takes a hefty hit as Barrett undergoes knee surgerySandy • With his new head coach on board, Real Salt Lake general manager <b>Craig Waibel</b> can start working on other parts of his checklist. Most specifically, the sudden lack of depth up front after back-up striker <b>Chad Barrett</b> tweeted earlier this week that his k... Sandy • With his new head coach on board, Real Salt Lake general manager <b>Craig Waibel</b> can start working on other parts of his chec...
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RSLDuring Petke’s transition to head coach, RSL must adapt quicklySandy • <b>Yura Movsisyan</b> is eager as anyone to get Real Salt Lake (0-2-2) back on track. And the RSL forward hopes the hiring of new head coach <b>Mike Petke</b> can provide the necessary jumpstart. “Listen, he’s been successful as a coach with New York,” Movsisyan s... Sandy • <b>Yura Movsisyan</b> is eager as anyone to get Real Salt Lake (0-2-2) back on track. And the RSL forward hopes the hiring of new...
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Transcript of one-on-one with RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen
Below is a transcript of Dell Loy Hansen’s one-on-one interview with The Tribune from Wednesday morning. The Real Salt Lake owner spoke for 51 minutes on a range of topics.... Below is a transcript of Dell Loy Hansen’s one-on-one interview with The Tribune from Wednesday morning. The Real Salt Lake owner spoke for 51 minutes... -
RSLWaibel: RSL still entrenched in negotiations for upgrades on the wingAmid the turmoil of a dramatic week at Real Salt Lake, there are still moves to be made — on the field. RSL general manager <b>Craig Waibel</b> told the <i>Tribune</i> recently that the club has been entrenched in several negotiations with targets in recent weeks. Waibel ... Amid the turmoil of a dramatic week at Real Salt Lake, there are still moves to be made — on the field. RSL general manager <b>Craig Waibel&...
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RSLRSL vows it has ‘no intention of dragging’ head coaching search outNow thrust into unfamiliar territory, Real Salt Lake has to make sure it nails this next decision. It’s a big one. That’s what RSL general manager <b>Craig Waibel</b> said earlier this week when the club announced it had fired <b>Jeff Cassar</b> after three-plus seasons as h... Now thrust into unfamiliar territory, Real Salt Lake has to make sure it nails this next decision. It’s a big one. That’s what RSL general manager &l...
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Manchester United to visit Salt Lake City in summer preseason tour
Manchester United will be making a stop in Utah this summer, as the star-studded English soccer club tunes up for its 2017-18 season. The team announced its preseason U.S. tour on Monday, without providing many details. Jose Mourinho’s squad will play in five cities, including Salt Lake City, Santa ... Manchester United will be making a stop in Utah this summer, as the star-studded English soccer club tunes up for its 2017-18 season. The team announc... -
RSLCassar on RSL lineup vs. L.A.: ‘It’s going to be young, it’s going to be energetic’Just when you thought the Real Salt Lake injury report was being whittled down, it expands once more. Following Friday afternoon’s training session at America First Field in Sandy, RSL coach Jeff Cassar confirmed that both Joao Plata (hip contusion) and Jordan Allen (quadriceps strain) are out for ... Just when you thought the Real Salt Lake injury report was being whittled down, it expands once more. Following Friday afternoon’s training session a...
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RSLQuestion marks for RSL’s back line ahead of opener vs. Toronto FCSandy • That depth Real Salt Lake has been discussing all preseason is about to be put to a stiff first test. On Friday, RSL coach <b>Jeff Cassar</b> said center back <b>Aaron Maund</b> would not be part of the 18-man roster for the 2017 season-opener against Toronto FC Satu... Sandy • That depth Real Salt Lake has been discussing all preseason is about to be put to a stiff first test. On Friday, RSL coach <b>Jeff Cass...
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RSL signs 2017 draft picks Dunk, Schmidt
You officially can add in the two rookies. On Wednesday, Real Salt Lake announced it has signed both of its 2017 MLS SuperDraft picks, defenders Reagan Dunk and Justin Schmidt, to first-team deals. The latest signings bring RSL’s 2017 roster to 27 players under contract.... You officially can add in the two rookies. On Wednesday, Real Salt Lake announced it has signed both of its 2017 MLS SuperDraft picks, defenders Reaga... -
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No longer snowed-out, RSL preps for the firepower of Toronto FC
Yura Movsisyan conceded that Toronto FC indeed has some firepower. With Sebastian Giovinco, Jozy Altidore and one of the most-expensive rosters in Major League Soccer, that’s a given. But the Real Salt Lake forward is out to set a tone for his club ahead of Saturday’s 2017 season-opener in Sandy.... Yura Movsisyan conceded that Toronto FC indeed has some firepower. With Sebastian Giovinco, Jozy Altidore and one of the most-expensive rosters in Maj... -
RSLRSL’s Saucedo, Lennon pace U.S. out of group play at CONCACAF U-20 ChampionshipPaced by its thorough Real Salt Lake presence on the roster, the U.S. U-20 national team advanced out of group play at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship Friday with its 4-1 stomping of St. Kitts & Nevis. The U.S. (2-1-0) move on to face Mexico in the classification stage Monday afternoon in Costa Rica... Paced by its thorough Real Salt Lake presence on the roster, the U.S. U-20 national team advanced out of group play at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship...
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RSLRSL handed its first preseason loss as L.A. wins 1-0 in SoCalReal Salt Lake was handed its first preseason loss Tuesday in a closed-door match against the L.A. Galaxy in Southern California. The Galaxy topped RSL 1-0 behind a goal from Jaime Villarreal in the 40th minute. Villarreal’s game-winner was put on a platter by noted RSL thorn Emmanuel Boateng, wh... Real Salt Lake was handed its first preseason loss Tuesday in a closed-door match against the L.A. Galaxy in Southern California. The Galaxy topped RS...
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RSL locks up Glad, Allen with new multiyear contract extensions
Real Salt Lake has locked up two likely pillars of the future. On Saturday, RSL announced it had re-signed academy products and first-teamers <b>Justen Glad</b> and <b>Jordan Allen</b> to new multi-year contract extensions. Per club and league policy, terms of the deal we... Real Salt Lake has locked up two likely pillars of the future. On Saturday, RSL announced it had re-signed academy products and first-teamers <... -
RSLRSL closes out preseason Portland trip with 3-3 draw against Minnesota UnitedReal Salt Lake nearly made the chilly, rainy conditions seem delightful — nearly. Three second-half goals had RSL on the cusp of an impressive end to the second stop in its five-week preseason campaign. Instead, Minnesota United FC ensured RSL would be left with yet another preseason draw. A la... Real Salt Lake nearly made the chilly, rainy conditions seem delightful — nearly. Three second-half goals had RSL on the cusp of an impressive end ...
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RSLAfter one year at Tigres, RSL midfielder Luis Silva out to compete for starting roleThe prelude to his eventual return to Real Salt Lake, <b>Luis Silva</b> arrived in Monterrey, Mexico, with an offer he just couldn’t refuse. Playing in Liga MX was a lifelong aspiration, one he didn’t necessarily shy away from voicing. It was made clear in recent years that if the oppor... The prelude to his eventual return to Real Salt Lake, <b>Luis Silva</b> arrived in Monterrey, Mexico, with an offer he just couldn’t refu...
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RSLLate goal from Allen propels RSL to 1-1 preseason draw against VancouverA late equalizing goal from Jordan Allen kept Real Salt Lake’s 2017 preseason still unblemished. The RSL midfielder, who entered this preseason as the other incumbent out wide in RSL’s 4-3-3 formation, rescued a point for his team by pulling RSL level with the Vancouver Whitecaps Sunday afternoon... A late equalizing goal from Jordan Allen kept Real Salt Lake’s 2017 preseason still unblemished. The RSL midfielder, who entered this preseason as ...
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Former RSL staple Nat Borchers trading in boots for a microphone
Portland, Ore. • It was in December that Nat Borchers started spreading the word to his close friends around Major League Soccer. It wasn’t as difficult of a decision as he once thought it’d be, the day he called or texted those who he shared the pitch with each year that he was stepping away for go... Portland, Ore. • It was in December that Nat Borchers started spreading the word to his close friends around Major League Soccer. It wasn’t as difficu... -
RSLVideo replay plays a part in RSL’s wild 3-3 preseason draw in PortlandPortland, Ore. • Say this much about a frigid February preseason stop in the Rose City: It replicates as intimidating— and at times hectic — an atmosphere a club will face in Major League Soccer. And Thursday night’s preseason match at Providence Park lived up to the usual billing. Real Salt Lake... Portland, Ore. • Say this much about a frigid February preseason stop in the Rose City: It replicates as intimidating— and at times hectic — an atmosp...
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RSL learning to adjust to life without Javier Morales this preseason
Portland, Ore. • There’s no longer that signature deft touch in morning training sessions. No longer that familiar grin after beating a teammate, and rubbing it in just for the fun of it. As the primary conduit of Real Salt Lake’s attack for a decade, Javier Morales produced regularly when the light... Portland, Ore. • There’s no longer that signature deft touch in morning training sessions. No longer that familiar grin after beating a teammate, and ...
