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{{Short description|American professional soccer club based in Salt Lake City | {{Short description|American professional soccer club based in Salt Lake City}} | ||
{{Use mdy dates|date= | {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2025}} | ||
{{Use American English|date=October 2016}} | {{Use American English|date=October 2016}} | ||
{{Infobox football club | {{Infobox football club | ||
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| manager = [[Pablo Mastroeni]] | | manager = [[Pablo Mastroeni]] | ||
| league = [[Major League Soccer]] | | league = [[Major League Soccer]] | ||
| season = [[ | | season = [[2025 Major League Soccer season|2025]] | ||
| position = {{plainlist| | | position = {{plainlist| | ||
*[[Western Conference (MLS)|Western Conference]]: | *[[Western Conference (MLS)|Western Conference]]: 9th | ||
*Overall: | *Overall: 19th | ||
*[[ | *[[2025 MLS Cup playoffs|Playoffs]]: Wild card round}} | ||
| website = {{URL|https://www.rsl.com/|rsl.com}} | | website = {{URL|https://www.rsl.com/|rsl.com}} | ||
| American = true | | American = true | ||
| current = | | current = 2026 Real Salt Lake season | ||
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'''Real Salt Lake''' ('''RSL''') is an American professional [[Association football|soccer]] club based in the [[Salt Lake City metropolitan area]]. The club competes in [[Major League Soccer]] (MLS) as a member of the [[Western Conference (MLS)|Western Conference]]. Founded in 2004, the club began play in [[2005 Major League Soccer season|2005]] as an [[expansion team]]. | '''Real Salt Lake''' ('''RSL''') is an American professional [[Association football|soccer]] club based in the [[Salt Lake City metropolitan area]]. The club competes in [[Major League Soccer]] (MLS) as a member of the [[Western Conference (MLS)|Western Conference]]. Founded in 2004, the club began play in [[2005 Major League Soccer season|2005]] as an [[expansion team]]. | ||
The club plays its home games at [[America First Field]] | The club plays its home games at [[America First Field]], a [[soccer-specific stadium]] located in the [[Salt Lake City]] suburb of [[Sandy, Utah]], which they shared with their sister team, [[Utah Royals FC]]. Before moving to America First Field, RSL previously played home games at [[Rice-Eccles Stadium]], located on the campus of the [[University of Utah]], from 2005 to 2007. The team is currently led by head coach [[Pablo Mastroeni]].<ref>{{cite news|author=RSL Communications|title=Real Salt Lake Names Pablo Mastroeni Permanent Head Coach|url=https://www.rsl.com/news/real-salt-lake-names-pablo-mastroeni-permanent-head-coach|publisher=MLS Digital|website=RSL.com|date=December 13, 2021|access-date=January 3, 2022}}</ref> | ||
In domestic soccer, Real Salt Lake won the [[2009 MLS Cup]], and they finished as runners-up in the [[2010 Major League Soccer season|Supporters Shield]] in 2010 and the 2013 editions of both the [[2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|U.S. Open Cup]] and [[2013 MLS Cup|MLS Cup]]. The club additionally finished runners-up in the [[2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League]], becoming the first American club to do so during the tournament's group stage format. Their fully owned USL affiliate, [[Real Monarchs]], won the [[USL Championship]], the second division in American soccer, in [[2019 USL Championship season|2019]]. | In domestic soccer, Real Salt Lake won the [[2009 MLS Cup]], and they finished as runners-up in the [[2010 Major League Soccer season|Supporters Shield]] in 2010 and the 2013 editions of both the [[2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|U.S. Open Cup]] and [[2013 MLS Cup|MLS Cup]]. The club additionally finished runners-up in the [[2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League]], becoming the first American club to do so during the tournament's group stage format. Their fully owned USL affiliate, [[Real Monarchs]], won the [[USL Championship]], the second division in American soccer, in [[2019 USL Championship season|2019]]. | ||
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The [[Spanish language|Spanish]] title ''[[Real (disambiguation)#In sports|Real]]'' ({{IPA|es|reˈal}}), meaning "royal" in English, has been used since the early 20th century by [[Spain|Spanish]] soccer clubs who have received royal patronage from a reigning [[Monarchy of Spain|monarch]] — most notably [[Real Madrid C.F.|Madrid]], [[Real Zaragoza|Zaragoza]], [[Real Betis|Betis]] and [[Real Sociedad|Sociedad]]. In choosing the name ''Real'' for the Salt Lake-based team, initial owner [[Dave Checketts]] intended to create a brand name that would become well-known for its simplicity, followed [[Major League Soccer#Team names|the European-style naming conventions]] of the league, and would potentially foster a partnership with [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] — admired both because of their successful soccer history and [[Real Madrid Baloncesto|close association with basketball]] (similar to Checketts' own history with [[Utah Jazz|Utah's NBA team]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/07/21/the-real-story-madrid-to-salt-lake-city|title=The Real Story: Madrid to Salt Lake City|work=The New York Times|date=July 21, 2007|access-date=February 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=West|first=Phil|title=How Real Salt Lake got their name and colors|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/04/28/how-real-salt-lake-got-their-name-and-colors|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=May 19, 2016}}</ref> | The [[Spanish language|Spanish]] title ''[[Real (disambiguation)#In sports|Real]]'' ({{IPA|es|reˈal}}), meaning "royal" in English, has been used since the early 20th century by [[Spain|Spanish]] soccer clubs who have received royal patronage from a reigning [[Monarchy of Spain|monarch]] — most notably [[Real Madrid C.F.|Madrid]], [[Real Zaragoza|Zaragoza]], [[Real Betis|Betis]] and [[Real Sociedad|Sociedad]]. In choosing the name ''Real'' for the Salt Lake-based team, initial owner [[Dave Checketts]] intended to create a brand name that would become well-known for its simplicity, followed [[Major League Soccer#Team names|the European-style naming conventions]] of the league, and would potentially foster a partnership with [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] — admired both because of their successful soccer history and [[Real Madrid Baloncesto|close association with basketball]] (similar to Checketts' own history with [[Utah Jazz|Utah's NBA team]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/07/21/the-real-story-madrid-to-salt-lake-city|title=The Real Story: Madrid to Salt Lake City|work=The New York Times|date=July 21, 2007|access-date=February 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=West|first=Phil|title=How Real Salt Lake got their name and colors|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/04/28/how-real-salt-lake-got-their-name-and-colors|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=May 19, 2016}}</ref> | ||
The new team's name was initially met with mixed feelings, with the name being accused of contrivance.<ref>{{cite news|last=Richins|first=Peter|title=Major League Soccer: Looking for a nickname|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_2390640|newspaper=[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]|date=August 6, 2004|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cafefutebol.net/2013/11/15/the-absurdity-of-mls-nomenclature/|title=The Absurdity of MLS Nomenclature|access-date=November 2, 2014|archive-date=October 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022222512/http://www.cafefutebol.net/2013/11/15/the-absurdity-of-mls-nomenclature/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Other suggested team names, such as "Highlanders", "Salt Lake SC", or "Union SLC", were initially preferred for the club by locals. However, by at least 2014, reaction to the name had drastically improved, with the team establishing an identity representative of the Salt Lake community.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rslperspective.com/2013/01/24/a-new-day-for-real-salt-lake-as-dave-checketts-moves-on/ |title=A New Day for Real Salt Lake as Dave Checketts moves on |publisher=RSL Perspective |date=January 24, 2013 |access-date=June 8, 2014 |archive-date=June 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607135338/http://rslperspective.com/2013/01/24/a-new-day-for-real-salt-lake-as-dave-checketts-moves-on/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ussoccerplayers.typepad.com/ussoccerplayers/2008/04/sounders-alread.html |title=USSoccerPlayers: Sounders Already Scoring |publisher=Ussoccerplayers.typepad.com |date=April 10, 2008 |access-date=December 3, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004074740/http://ussoccerplayers.typepad.com/ussoccerplayers/2008/04/sounders-alread.html |archive-date=October 4, 2011 }}</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Early years (2005–2008) === | === Early years (2005–2008) === | ||
[[File:Robbie Russell Real Salt Lake.jpg|upright|thumb|[[Robbie Russell (soccer)|Robbie Russell]] (in red) playing for Real Salt Lake]] | [[File:Robbie Russell Real Salt Lake.jpg|upright|thumb|[[Robbie Russell (soccer)|Robbie Russell]] (in red) playing for Real Salt Lake]] | ||
Real Salt Lake became the twelfth MLS | Real Salt Lake became the twelfth MLS team when [[Major League Soccer]] awarded an expansion franchise on July 14, 2004, to SCP Worldwide, headed by [[Dave Checketts]]. [[United States men's national under-17 soccer team|United States U-17's]] coach [[John Ellinger]] was named as the initial manager of the club, with forward [[Jason Kreis]] becoming the club's first player. RSL began play on April 2, 2005, in a match against the [[MetroStars]] at [[Giants Stadium]] that ended as a scoreless draw;<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/03/sports/soccer/03stars.html | work=The New York Times | first=Ron | last=Dicker | title=On a Night Unfit for Scoring, the MetroStars Slog to a tie | date=April 3, 2005}}</ref> Kreis would score the team's first ever goal the following game on the road against the [[LA Galaxy]]. The club's first ever home match, and victory, would occur on April 16 in front of 25,287 fans at [[Rice-Eccles Stadium]], with defender [[Brian Dunseth]] securing a victory over [[Rocky Mountain Cup]] rival [[Colorado Rapids]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700264165/Real-Salt-Lake-Things-have-changed-a-lot-since-05-opener.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117033659/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700264165/Real-Salt-Lake-Things-have-changed-a-lot-since-05-opener.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 17, 2010|title=Real Salt Lake: Things have changed a lot since '05 opener|author=Dan Rasmussen|date=October 5, 2008|work=DeseretNews.com|access-date=February 21, 2015}}</ref> | ||
However, both the [[2005 Major League Soccer season|2005]] and [[2006 Major League Soccer season|2006]] | However, both the [[2005 Major League Soccer season|2005]] and [[2006 Major League Soccer season|2006 season]]s would prove to be relative disappointments for the club. Despite strong performances from key players Kreis, [[Eddie Pope]], [[Andy Williams (Jamaican footballer)|Andy Williams]], and [[Jeff Cunningham]], RSL would embark on a 10-game losing streak in the former and an 18-game winless run in the latter, finishing each season among the worst teams in the league.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hackett |first=Tom |date=December 9, 2020 |title=Real Salt Lake Trio Honored As Top 25 Greatest Players In MLS History |url=https://kslsports.com/mls/real-salt-lake/real-salt-lake-trio-honored-as-top-25-greatest-players-in-mls-history/448249 |access-date=April 14, 2025 |website=KSL Sports |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=KSL.com |date=May 23, 2007 |title=RSL Trades Jeff Cunningham to Toronto |url=https://www.ksl.com/article/1258805/rsl-trades-jeff-cunningham-to-toronto |access-date=April 14, 2025 |website=www.ksl.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
The [[2007 Real Salt Lake season|2007 season]] began with the club making moves for veteran talent to build around, most notably bringing in goalkeeper [[Nick Rimando]] and midfielder [[Kyle Beckerman]] pre-season. However, following continued poor form, Ellinger was fired in May and unexpectedly replaced as head coach by Kreis, who immediately retired as a player to take the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/695198790/Tireless-Ellinger-setting-sails.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023165333/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/695198790/Tireless-Ellinger-setting-sails.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 23, 2012|title='Tireless' Ellinger setting sails|author=James Edward|date=August 8, 2007|work=DeseretNews.com|access-date=February 21, 2015}}</ref> | The [[2007 Real Salt Lake season|2007 season]] began with the club making moves for veteran talent to build around, most notably bringing in goalkeeper [[Nick Rimando]] and midfielder [[Kyle Beckerman]] pre-season. However, following continued poor form, Ellinger was fired in May and unexpectedly replaced as head coach by Kreis, who immediately retired as a player to take the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/695198790/Tireless-Ellinger-setting-sails.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023165333/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/695198790/Tireless-Ellinger-setting-sails.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 23, 2012|title='Tireless' Ellinger setting sails|author=James Edward|date=August 8, 2007|work=DeseretNews.com|access-date=February 21, 2015}}</ref> | ||
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=== MLS and CONCACAF success (2009–2012) === | === MLS and CONCACAF success (2009–2012) === | ||
The [[2009 Real Salt Lake season|2009 season]] saw the club post a near-perfect home record to propel itself into a playoff-qualification battle, won on the final day against the [[Colorado Rapids]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 Real Salt Lake Stats, All Competitions |url=https://fbref.com/en/squads/f7d86a43/2009/Real-Salt-Lake-Stats |access-date=2025 | The [[2009 Real Salt Lake season|2009 season]] saw the club post a near-perfect home record to propel itself into a playoff-qualification battle, won on the final day against the [[Colorado Rapids]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 Real Salt Lake Stats, All Competitions |url=https://fbref.com/en/squads/f7d86a43/2009/Real-Salt-Lake-Stats |access-date=April 14, 2025 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705339209/Real-Salt-Lake-Believe-it-RSL-earns-playoff-spot.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091029094157/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705339209/Real-Salt-Lake-Believe-it-RSL-earns-playoff-spot.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 29, 2009|title=Real Salt Lake: Believe it! RSL earns playoff spot|author=James Edward|date=October 25, 2009|work=DeseretNews.com|access-date=February 21, 2015}}</ref> Seeded as the lowest Eastern Conference team (due to the playoff format of the time), RSL progressed through the playoffs to the [[2009 MLS Cup]], where they defeated the [[LA Galaxy]] in a penalty shootout to win their first championship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=702587&sec=global&cc=5739 |title=Salt Lake beat L.A. Galaxy to MLS title |date=November 23, 2009 |work=ESPN |access-date=November 23, 2009 |archive-date=October 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020043427/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=702587&sec=global&cc=5739 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
As defending champions, RSL proved to have its best season as a club in [[2010 Major League Soccer season|2010]], posting a 25 game unbeaten streak and home and zero losses at home on the way to a second-place finish in the [[MLS Supporters Shield]] standings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/2010/10/rsl-notes-quotes-rsl-2-0-fcd|title=RSL Notes & Quotes – RSL 2 : 0 FCD|work=Real Salt Lake|access-date=February 21, 2015|archive-date=July 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715164817/http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/2010/10/rsl-notes-quotes-rsl-2-0-fcd|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lewis|first=Michael C.|title=Brazilian's two goals propel RSL over Cruz Azul|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/50502703-77/rsl-azul-cruz-paulo.html.csp|work=The Salt Lake Tribune|date=October 20, 2010|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref> Rimando finished as the | As defending champions, RSL proved to have its best season as a club in [[2010 Major League Soccer season|2010]], posting a 25 game unbeaten streak and home and zero losses at home on the way to a second-place finish in the [[MLS Supporters Shield]] standings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/2010/10/rsl-notes-quotes-rsl-2-0-fcd|title=RSL Notes & Quotes – RSL 2 : 0 FCD|work=Real Salt Lake|access-date=February 21, 2015|archive-date=July 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715164817/http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/2010/10/rsl-notes-quotes-rsl-2-0-fcd|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lewis|first=Michael C.|title=Brazilian's two goals propel RSL over Cruz Azul|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/50502703-77/rsl-azul-cruz-paulo.html.csp|work=The Salt Lake Tribune|date=October 20, 2010|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref> Rimando finished as the league's best goalkeeper, with Olave named as [[MLS Defender of the Year]] and newly acquired forward [[Álvaro Saborío]] establishing himself as a primary goal scorer. The group stages of the Champions League saw the club finish first.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usdish.com/rsl-concacaf-champions |title=Real Salt Lake, Club World Champions? |publisher=usdish.com |access-date=April 26, 2011}}</ref> | ||
The remainder of the [[2011 MLS season|2011 season]] saw an end to the home unbeaten streak at 29 games, but successful re-qualifications to both the playoffs and CONCACAF Champions League. This was followed by a second-place Western Conference finish in [[2012 MLS season|2012]], as well as a group-stage elimination in the [[2012-13 CONCACAF Champions League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/10/23/ccl-recap-herediano-hold-rsl-0-0-dash-ccl-dream|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111041431/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/10/23/ccl-recap-herediano-hold-rsl-0-0-dash-ccl-dream|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2012|title=CCL Recap: Herediano hold RSL 0–0, dash CCL dream|work=MLSsoccer.com|access-date=February 21, 2015}}</ref> | The remainder of the [[2011 MLS season|2011 season]] saw an end to the home unbeaten streak at 29 games, but successful re-qualifications to both the playoffs and CONCACAF Champions League. This was followed by a second-place Western Conference finish in [[2012 MLS season|2012]], as well as a group-stage elimination in the [[2012-13 CONCACAF Champions League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/10/23/ccl-recap-herediano-hold-rsl-0-0-dash-ccl-dream|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111041431/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/10/23/ccl-recap-herediano-hold-rsl-0-0-dash-ccl-dream|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2012|title=CCL Recap: Herediano hold RSL 0–0, dash CCL dream|work=MLSsoccer.com|access-date=February 21, 2015}}</ref> | ||
=== Hansen ownership (2013–2021) === | === Hansen ownership (2013–2021) === | ||
In 2013, Checketts sold his stake in the club to minority owner [[Dell Loy Hansen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/24/dell-loy-hansen-acquires-full-ownership-real-salt-lake |title=Dell Loy Hansen acquires full ownership of Real Salt Lake |author=Nicholas Rosano |date=January 24, 2013 |access-date=April 14, 2013 |archive-date=April 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407021612/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/24/dell-loy-hansen-acquires-full-ownership-real-salt-lake |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[2013 Real Salt Lake season|The season]] saw the departure of key players Olave, Espindola, and Johnson; <ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/27/2013-real-salt-lake-preview-revamp-%E2%80%93-not-overhaul-%E2%80%93-should-keep-rsl-hunt |title=2013 Real Salt Lake Preview: Revamp–not overhaul–should keep RSL in the hunt |date=February 27, 2013 |author=Michael Black |access-date=April 14, 2013 |archive-date=June 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602015441/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/27/2013-real-salt-lake-preview-revamp-%E2%80%93-not-overhaul-%E2%80%93-should-keep-rsl-hunt |url-status=dead }}</ref> however, the club garnered another second place Western Conference finish, as well as trips to both the [[2013 MLS Cup]] and [[2013 U.S. Open Cup final]], where the team lost to [[Sporting Kansas City]] and [[D.C. United]], respectively. Following the season, Kreis left the club to coach expansion side [[New York City FC]], with assistant coach [[Jeff Cassar]] replacing him;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/12/10/jason-kreis-steps-down-head-coach-real-salt-lake-will-take-top-job-new-york-|title=Jason Kreis steps down as head coach of Real Salt Lake, will take top job at New York City FC|work=MLSsoccer.com|access-date=February 21, 2015|archive-date=December 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213055027/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/12/10/jason-kreis-steps-down-head-coach-real-salt-lake-will-take-top-job-new-york-|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/12/18/real-salt-lake-promote-longtime-assistant-jeff-cassar-replace-departed-head-|title=Real Salt Lake promote longtime assistant Jeff Cassar to replace departed head coach Jason Kreis|work=MLSsoccer.com|access-date=February 21, 2015|archive-date=January 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140120211404/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/12/18/real-salt-lake-promote-longtime-assistant-jeff-cassar-replace-departed-head-|url-status=dead}}</ref> despite this, the club finished with a then-high points total of 56 points in [[2014 Real Salt Lake season|2014]], qualifying for CONCACAF before being eliminated early in the playoffs. | In 2013, Checketts sold his stake in the club to minority owner [[Dell Loy Hansen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/24/dell-loy-hansen-acquires-full-ownership-real-salt-lake |title=Dell Loy Hansen acquires full ownership of Real Salt Lake |author=Nicholas Rosano |date=January 24, 2013 |access-date=April 14, 2013 |archive-date=April 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407021612/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/24/dell-loy-hansen-acquires-full-ownership-real-salt-lake |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[2013 Real Salt Lake season|The season]] saw the departure of key players Olave, Espindola, and Johnson;<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/27/2013-real-salt-lake-preview-revamp-%E2%80%93-not-overhaul-%E2%80%93-should-keep-rsl-hunt |title=2013 Real Salt Lake Preview: Revamp–not overhaul–should keep RSL in the hunt |date=February 27, 2013 |author=Michael Black |access-date=April 14, 2013 |archive-date=June 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602015441/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/27/2013-real-salt-lake-preview-revamp-%E2%80%93-not-overhaul-%E2%80%93-should-keep-rsl-hunt |url-status=dead }}</ref> however, the club garnered another second place Western Conference finish, as well as trips to both the [[2013 MLS Cup]] and [[2013 U.S. Open Cup final]], where the team lost to [[Sporting Kansas City]] and [[D.C. United]], respectively. Following the season, Kreis left the club to coach expansion side [[New York City FC]], with assistant coach [[Jeff Cassar]] replacing him;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/12/10/jason-kreis-steps-down-head-coach-real-salt-lake-will-take-top-job-new-york-|title=Jason Kreis steps down as head coach of Real Salt Lake, will take top job at New York City FC|work=MLSsoccer.com|access-date=February 21, 2015|archive-date=December 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213055027/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/12/10/jason-kreis-steps-down-head-coach-real-salt-lake-will-take-top-job-new-york-|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/12/18/real-salt-lake-promote-longtime-assistant-jeff-cassar-replace-departed-head-|title=Real Salt Lake promote longtime assistant Jeff Cassar to replace departed head coach Jason Kreis|work=MLSsoccer.com|access-date=February 21, 2015|archive-date=January 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140120211404/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/12/18/real-salt-lake-promote-longtime-assistant-jeff-cassar-replace-departed-head-|url-status=dead}}</ref> despite this, the club finished with a then-high points total of 56 points in [[2014 Real Salt Lake season|2014]], qualifying for CONCACAF before being eliminated early in the playoffs. | ||
[[2015 Real Salt Lake season|2015]] saw the departures of Borchers and Saborío, which led to the team failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2007.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kamrani|first=Chris|title=Done deal: RSL trades Nat Borchers to Portland in exchange for allocation money|url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/1922665-155/done-deal-rsl-trades-nat-borchers|work=The Salt Lake Tribune|date=December 8, 2014|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Kamrani|first=Christopher|title=Real Salt Lake: RSL trades Alvaro Saborio for D.C. United midfielder Luis Silva (with video)|url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/2737414-155/real-salt-lake-rsl-to-trade|work=The Salt Lake Tribune|date=July 16, 2015|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref> A push to the quarterfinals of the [[2015-16 CONCACAF Champions League]] helped contribute to a stronger [[2016 Major League Soccer season|2016 season]] and brief return to the playoffs. However, this season saw even further departures, with Morales and Olave leaving the club following 2016.<ref name="option">{{cite web|url=http://www.rsl.com/post/2016/11/30/real-salt-lake-exercises-options-five-players |title=Real Salt Lake Exercises Options on Five Players |publisher=Real Salt Lake |date=November 30, 2016 |access-date=March 30, 2017}}</ref> | [[2015 Real Salt Lake season|2015]] saw the departures of Borchers and Saborío, which led to the team failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2007.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kamrani|first=Chris|title=Done deal: RSL trades Nat Borchers to Portland in exchange for allocation money|url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/1922665-155/done-deal-rsl-trades-nat-borchers|work=The Salt Lake Tribune|date=December 8, 2014|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Kamrani|first=Christopher|title=Real Salt Lake: RSL trades Alvaro Saborio for D.C. United midfielder Luis Silva (with video)|url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/2737414-155/real-salt-lake-rsl-to-trade|work=The Salt Lake Tribune|date=July 16, 2015|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref> A push to the quarterfinals of the [[2015-16 CONCACAF Champions League]] helped contribute to a stronger [[2016 Major League Soccer season|2016 season]] and brief return to the playoffs. However, this season saw even further departures, with Morales and Olave leaving the club following 2016.<ref name="option">{{cite web|url=http://www.rsl.com/post/2016/11/30/real-salt-lake-exercises-options-five-players |title=Real Salt Lake Exercises Options on Five Players |publisher=Real Salt Lake |date=November 30, 2016 |access-date=March 30, 2017}}</ref> | ||
A poor start to the [[2017 Real Salt Lake season|2017 season]] saw Cassar dismissed as head coach,<ref name="coach">{{cite news|title=Real Salt Lake Dismisses Head Coach Jeff Cassar|url=http://www.rsl.com/post/2017/03/20/real-salt-lake-dismisses-head-coach-jeff-cassar|publisher=Real Salt Lake|date=March 20, 2017|access-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref> with [[Mike Petke]] taking over the position in April – however, despite a late-season run, the team failed to make the playoffs.<ref name="new coach">{{cite news|title=Real Salt Lake promote Mike Petke to Head Coach|url=http://www.rsl.com/post/2017/03/29/real-salt-lake-promote-mike-petke-head-coach|publisher=Real Salt Lake|date=March 29, 2017|access-date=March 30, 2017}}</ref> [[2018 Real Salt Lake season|2018]] saw improvements on the field, as the club finished sixth in the conference led by strong performances from [[Albert Rusnák (footballer, born 1994)|Albert Rusnák]] and [[Damir Kreilach]]. However, the season was primarily focused on the opening of the Real Academy and [[Zions Bank Stadium]] in [[Herriman, Utah|Herriman]], which provided a new home for the club, the [[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]] | A poor start to the [[2017 Real Salt Lake season|2017 season]] saw Cassar dismissed as head coach,<ref name="coach">{{cite news|title=Real Salt Lake Dismisses Head Coach Jeff Cassar|url=http://www.rsl.com/post/2017/03/20/real-salt-lake-dismisses-head-coach-jeff-cassar|publisher=Real Salt Lake|date=March 20, 2017|access-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref> with [[Mike Petke]] taking over the position in April – however, despite a late-season run, the team failed to make the playoffs.<ref name="new coach">{{cite news|title=Real Salt Lake promote Mike Petke to Head Coach|url=http://www.rsl.com/post/2017/03/29/real-salt-lake-promote-mike-petke-head-coach|publisher=Real Salt Lake|date=March 29, 2017|access-date=March 30, 2017}}</ref> [[2018 Real Salt Lake season|2018]] saw improvements on the field, as the club finished sixth in the conference led by strong performances from [[Albert Rusnák (footballer, born 1994)|Albert Rusnák]] and [[Damir Kreilach]]. However, the season was primarily focused on the opening of the Real Academy and [[Zions Bank Stadium]] in [[Herriman, Utah|Herriman]], which provided a new home for the club, the [[National Women's Soccer League|NWSL]]'s [[Utah Royals FC]], reserve side [[Real Monarchs]], and the club's youth academies.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Maddie|title=MLS commissioner says Real Salt Lake's new facility enables the league to recruit, develop world's top talent|url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2018/02/28/mls-commissioner-don-garber-calls-real-salt-lakes-new-herriman-facility-indicative-of-where-mls-wants-to-be/|newspaper=[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]|date=February 28, 2018|access-date=August 22, 2018}}</ref> | ||
[[2019 Real Salt Lake season|2019]] saw the final seasons of both Rimando and long-time defender [[Tony Beltran]], both of whom retired following the end of the campaign. The club also saw the dismissal of head coach Petke on August 11, following an incident with match officials during the [[2019 Leagues Cup]]. Initially named interim manager for the remainder of the season, assistant coach [[Freddy Juarez]] was eventually named as head coach following the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=RSL coach hopes COVID-19 cases slow before MLS tournament start in Florida|url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2020/07/02/rsl-coach-freddy-juarez/|access-date=July 3, 2020|website=The Salt Lake Tribune|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=June 10, 2020|title=RSL Manager Freddy Juarez Eager To Begin Orlando Tournament Preparations|url=https://kslsports.com/435871/rsl-manager-freddy-juarez-eager-to-begin-orlando-tournament-preparations/?|access-date=July 3, 2020|website=KSL Sports}}</ref> | [[2019 Real Salt Lake season|2019]] saw the final seasons of both Rimando and long-time defender [[Tony Beltran]], both of whom retired following the end of the campaign. The club also saw the dismissal of head coach Petke on August 11, following an incident with match officials during the [[2019 Leagues Cup]]. Initially named interim manager for the remainder of the season, assistant coach [[Freddy Juarez]] was eventually named as head coach following the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=RSL coach hopes COVID-19 cases slow before MLS tournament start in Florida|url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2020/07/02/rsl-coach-freddy-juarez/|access-date=July 3, 2020|website=The Salt Lake Tribune|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=June 10, 2020|title=RSL Manager Freddy Juarez Eager To Begin Orlando Tournament Preparations|url=https://kslsports.com/435871/rsl-manager-freddy-juarez-eager-to-begin-orlando-tournament-preparations/?|access-date=July 3, 2020|website=KSL Sports}}</ref> | ||
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{{further|Rocky Mountain Cup}} | {{further|Rocky Mountain Cup}} | ||
[[File:Leo the Lion top soccer mascot.jpg|upright|thumb|Leo the Lion at a "Meet the Players" event, August 2010]] | [[File:Leo the Lion top soccer mascot.jpg|upright|thumb|Leo the Lion at a "Meet the Players" event, August 2010]] | ||
The main rival of Real Salt Lake is considered to be the [[Colorado Rapids]], with the two | The main rival of Real Salt Lake is considered to be the [[Colorado Rapids]], with the two competing for the annual [[Rocky Mountain Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The History of the Rocky Mountain Cup|work=Burgundy Wave|url=http://www.burgundywave.com/2015/6/4/8695413/the-history-of-the-rocky-mountain-cup|publisher=SB Nation|date=June 4, 2015|access-date=September 29, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The two clubs are the closest to each other geographically, and began the rivalry upon RSL's entrance into [[Major League Soccer]] in the [[2005 MLS season|2005 season]]. As of the [[2026 Major League Soccer season|2026 season]], RSL holds the edge in the cup, winning 14 times to Colorado's 7. | ||
Although no annual trophy is involved, the club | Although no annual trophy is involved, the club also maintains a fierce rivalry with [[Sporting Kansas City]]. Initially born out of a preseason brawl in 2011, the rivalry escalated following the [[2013 MLS Cup]], in which RSL was defeated by Kansas City in penalties.<ref>{{cite web|last=MLSsoccer Staff|title=Hard tackles, hard words, hard-fought: The Real Salt Lake-Sporting KC feud|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/08/11/major-league-soccers-most-heated-rivalry-story-behind-real-salt-lake-sporting-kansas|publisher=MLSsoccer.com|date=April 28, 2017|access-date=July 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kamrani|first=Christopher|title=Real Salt Lake: Heated rivalry with Sporting KC still alive and well|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2645032-155/real-salt-lake-heated-rivalry-with|newspaper=The Salt Lake Tribune|date=June 21, 2015|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref> Both teams have regularly competed in the Western Conference. | ||
Fans of the club also maintain smaller-scale rivalries with the [[LA Galaxy]], [[Los Angeles FC]], and [[Seattle Sounders FC]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Real Salt Lake eager to renew heat of old antagonism with LA Galaxy | |||
|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/real-salt-lake-eager-renew-heat-old-antagonism-la-galaxy|access-date=May 19, 2025 | |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/real-salt-lake-eager-renew-heat-old-antagonism-la-galaxy|access-date=May 19, 2025}}</ref> | ||
=== Supporters groups === | === Supporters groups === | ||
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Real Salt Lake has seven officially recognized [[supporters groups]] — Salt City United, Rogue Cavaliers Brigade, Section 26, Riot Brigade, La Barra Real, Section 11 ("The Swarm"), and Los Caballeros Reales — which as of 2019 all exist under a larger unified umbrella group known as The Riot.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsl.com/supporters |title=Supporters Groups |publisher=RSL.com |date=July 2018|access-date=March 10, 2020}}</ref> | Real Salt Lake has seven officially recognized [[supporters groups]] — Salt City United, Rogue Cavaliers Brigade, Section 26, Riot Brigade, La Barra Real, Section 11 ("The Swarm"), and Los Caballeros Reales — which as of 2019 all exist under a larger unified umbrella group known as The Riot.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsl.com/supporters |title=Supporters Groups |publisher=RSL.com |date=July 2018|access-date=March 10, 2020}}</ref> | ||
Leo the Lion is the official mascot of Real Salt Lake.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsl.com/leo-the-lion |title=Leonardo the Lion |publisher=RSL.com }}</ref> | Leo the Lion is the official mascot of Real Salt Lake.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsl.com/leo-the-lion |title=Leonardo the Lion |work=Real Salt Lake |date=February 22, 2012 |publisher=RSL.com }}</ref> | ||
=== Club anthem === | === Club anthem === | ||
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RSL has a long-term sponsorship deal with [[Intermountain Health]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2024/02/14/here-is-new-jersey-sponsor-rsl/ | title=Real Salt Lake's new jerseys have a 'localized twist' }}</ref> It previously had sponsorship deals with [[Protandim|LifeVantage]]<ref name="LifeVantage Sponsor">{{cite news|last=Harvey|first=Tom|title=RSL to switch jersey sponsor|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/57135002-79/company-lifevantage-xango-distributors.html.csp|newspaper=The Salt Lake Tribune|date=November 22, 2013|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Real Salt Lake unveils new long-term jersey-front partnership with LifeVantage|url=http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/2013/10/real-salt-lake-unveils-new-long-term-jersey-front-partnership-lifevantage|publisher=RealSaltLake.com|date=October 29, 2013|access-date=October 29, 2013|archive-date=October 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030190150/http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/2013/10/real-salt-lake-unveils-new-long-term-jersey-front-partnership-lifevantage|url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[XanGo|Xango]].<ref>PRWeb, Xango Inks Historic Deal with Real Salt Lake, November 21, 2006, http://www.prweb.com/releases/Real-Salt-Lake/Soccer-Jersey/prweb481467.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141119060323/http://www.prweb.com/releases/Real-Salt-Lake/Soccer-Jersey/prweb481467.htm |date=November 19, 2014 }}</ref> Additional sponsors include [[JetBlue Airways]],<ref name="JetBlue">{{cite web|author=James Edward|title=Real Salt Lake signs JetBlue as airline partner|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705291842/Real-Salt-Lake-signs-JetBlue-as-airline-partner.html?pg=all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224055031/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705291842/Real-Salt-Lake-signs-JetBlue-as-airline-partner.html?pg=all|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 24, 2014|work=Deseret News|date=March 19, 2009|access-date=November 2, 2014}}</ref> Maverik, Inc., [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], [[Workers' compensation|WCF Insurance]], and [[Zions Bancorporation|Zions Bank]].<ref name="Royal Partners">{{cite web|url=http://www.realsaltlake.com/partners/royal-partners|title=Royal Partners|work=Real Salt Lake|access-date=November 2, 2014}}</ref> Their corporate sponsors are America First Credit Union, [[Adidas]], Atlas Disposal, [[City Creek Center]], [[Coca-Cola]], Collins Roofing Inc., [[Continental AG|Continental Tires]], England Logistics, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, [[Great Clips]], [[KeyBank|Key Bank]], Les Olson Company, MarketStar, [[Anheuser-Busch brands|Michelob ULTRA]], Pikus Concrete, [[Planet Fitness]], Presidio, [[RealMedia]], Sew Sweet, [[Sherwin-Williams]], [[Siegfried and Jensen]], Summit Technology, [[The Toro Company|Toro]], [[Toyota]], Utah Children's Dental Network, [[Utah|Utah: Life Elevated]], [[Western Governors University|WGU]], [[YESCO]], and Zagg brands.<ref name="Corporate Partners">{{cite web|url=http://rsl.com/club/partners/corporate-partners|title=Corporate Partners|work=Real Salt Lake|access-date=October 27, 2021}}</ref> | RSL has a long-term sponsorship deal with [[Intermountain Health]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2024/02/14/here-is-new-jersey-sponsor-rsl/ | title=Real Salt Lake's new jerseys have a 'localized twist' }}</ref> It previously had sponsorship deals with [[Protandim|LifeVantage]]<ref name="LifeVantage Sponsor">{{cite news|last=Harvey|first=Tom|title=RSL to switch jersey sponsor|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/57135002-79/company-lifevantage-xango-distributors.html.csp|newspaper=The Salt Lake Tribune|date=November 22, 2013|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Real Salt Lake unveils new long-term jersey-front partnership with LifeVantage|url=http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/2013/10/real-salt-lake-unveils-new-long-term-jersey-front-partnership-lifevantage|publisher=RealSaltLake.com|date=October 29, 2013|access-date=October 29, 2013|archive-date=October 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030190150/http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/2013/10/real-salt-lake-unveils-new-long-term-jersey-front-partnership-lifevantage|url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[XanGo|Xango]].<ref>PRWeb, Xango Inks Historic Deal with Real Salt Lake, November 21, 2006, http://www.prweb.com/releases/Real-Salt-Lake/Soccer-Jersey/prweb481467.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141119060323/http://www.prweb.com/releases/Real-Salt-Lake/Soccer-Jersey/prweb481467.htm |date=November 19, 2014 }}</ref> Additional sponsors include [[JetBlue Airways]],<ref name="JetBlue">{{cite web|author=James Edward|title=Real Salt Lake signs JetBlue as airline partner|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705291842/Real-Salt-Lake-signs-JetBlue-as-airline-partner.html?pg=all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224055031/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705291842/Real-Salt-Lake-signs-JetBlue-as-airline-partner.html?pg=all|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 24, 2014|work=Deseret News|date=March 19, 2009|access-date=November 2, 2014}}</ref> Maverik, Inc., [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], [[Workers' compensation|WCF Insurance]], and [[Zions Bancorporation|Zions Bank]].<ref name="Royal Partners">{{cite web|url=http://www.realsaltlake.com/partners/royal-partners|title=Royal Partners|work=Real Salt Lake|access-date=November 2, 2014}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Their corporate sponsors are America First Credit Union, [[Adidas]], Atlas Disposal, [[City Creek Center]], [[Coca-Cola]], Collins Roofing Inc., [[Continental AG|Continental Tires]], England Logistics, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, [[Great Clips]], [[KeyBank|Key Bank]], Les Olson Company, MarketStar, [[Anheuser-Busch brands|Michelob ULTRA]], Pikus Concrete, [[Planet Fitness]], Presidio, [[RealMedia]], Sew Sweet, [[Sherwin-Williams]], [[Siegfried and Jensen]], Summit Technology, [[The Toro Company|Toro]], [[Toyota]], Utah Children's Dental Network, [[Utah|Utah: Life Elevated]], [[Western Governors University|WGU]], [[YESCO]], and Zagg brands.<ref name="Corporate Partners">{{cite web|url=http://rsl.com/club/partners/corporate-partners|title=Corporate Partners|work=Real Salt Lake|access-date=October 27, 2021}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | ||
== Broadcasting == | == Broadcasting == | ||
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=== Roster === | === Roster === | ||
{{updated| | {{updated|August 22, 2025|<ref name="players">{{cite web|url=http://www.rsl.com/players|title=Real Salt Lake official roster|publisher=Real Salt Lake |access-date=August 23, 2021}}</ref>}} | ||
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{{football squad player|no=77|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name={{sortname|Johnny|Russell|Johnny Russell (footballer)}}}} | {{football squad player|no=77|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name={{sortname|Johnny|Russell|Johnny Russell (footballer)}}}} | ||
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{{football squad player|no=13|nat=COL|pos=MF|name={{sortname|Nelson|Palacio}}|other=on loan to [[FC Zürich]]}} | |||
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{{football squad player|no=27|nat=GHA|pos=FW|name={{sortname|Forster|Ajago}}|other=on loan to [[Lexington SC]]}} | {{football squad player|no=27|nat=GHA|pos=FW|name={{sortname|Forster|Ajago}}|other=on loan to [[Lexington SC]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no= |nat=JAM|pos=MF|name={{sortname|Kevon|Lambert}}|other=on loan to [[Louisville City FC|Louisville City]]}} | {{football squad player|no= |nat=JAM|pos=MF|name={{sortname|Kevon|Lambert}}|other=on loan to [[Louisville City FC|Louisville City]]}} | ||
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{{Fb cs footer|u=January 6, 2024|s=[https://www.rsl.com/club/coaches Real Salt Lake]|date=January 2018}} | {{Fb cs footer|u=January 6, 2024|s=[https://www.rsl.com/club/coaches Real Salt Lake]|date=January 2018}} | ||
=== | ===Ring of Honor=== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| align=center|'''11''' || [[Javier Morales]] || [[Midfielder (association football)|Midfielder]] || {{flagicon|ARG}} Argentina || 2007–2016 || <ref>{{cite news|last=Walker|first=Sean|title=Better late than never, Real Salt Lake finally does right by Javier Morales|url=https://www.ksl.com/article/46645695/better-late-than-never-real-salt-lake-finally-does-right-by-javier-morales|newspaper=[[KSL.com]]|date=September 26, 2019|access-date=April 8, 2021}}</ref> | | align=center|'''11''' || [[Javier Morales]] || [[Midfielder (association football)|Midfielder]] || {{flagicon|ARG}} Argentina || 2007–2016 || <ref>{{cite news|last=Walker|first=Sean|title=Better late than never, Real Salt Lake finally does right by Javier Morales|url=https://www.ksl.com/article/46645695/better-late-than-never-real-salt-lake-finally-does-right-by-javier-morales|newspaper=[[KSL.com]]|date=September 26, 2019|access-date=April 8, 2021}}</ref> | ||
|- | |||
| align=center|'''18''' || [[Nick Rimando]] || [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]] || {{flagicon|USA}} United States || 2007–2019 || <ref>{{cite news|last=Dana|first=Greene|title=Nick Rimando inducted into RSL ring of honor|url=https://www.abc4.com/sports/nick-rimando-inducted-into-rsl-ring-of-honor/url-status=alive|newspaper=[[KTVX]]|date=June 15, 2025|access-date=June 15, 2025}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|} | |} | ||
=== Team captains === | === Team captains === | ||
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| {{flagu|United States}} | | {{flagu|United States}} | ||
| [[Emeka Eneli]] | | [[Emeka Eneli]] | ||
| | | 2025 | ||
|- | |||
| {{flagu|Brazil}} | |||
| [[Rafael Cabral]] | |||
| 2025-present | |||
|} | |} | ||
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; margin-left:1em;" | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; margin-left:1em;" | ||
|+ '''All-time coaching stats''' | |+ '''All-time coaching stats''' | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Head coach | ! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Head coach | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Tenure | ! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Tenure | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Games | ! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Games | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| '''Win''' | ! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| '''Win''' | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Loss | ! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Loss | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Draw | ! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Draw | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Win % | ! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| Win % | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| PPG | ! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col"| PPG | ||
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! colspan="3" |National | !colspan="3"|National | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col" |Competitions | !style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col" width="260px"|Competitions | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col" |Titles | !style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col" width="80px"|Titles | ||
! style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col" | | !style="background:#A32035; color:#FFF; border:2px solid #DAA900;" scope="col" width="380px"|Seasons | ||
|- | |- | ||
!align="center"|[[MLS Cup]] | |||
!1 | |||
|style="text-align: | |style="text-align:left"|[[2009 Major League Soccer season|2009]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
!align="center"|[[Western Conference (MLS)|Western Conference (Playoff)]] | |||
!1 | |||
|style="text-align: | |style="text-align:left"|[[2013 Major League Soccer season|2013]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
!align="center"|[[Eastern Conference (MLS)|Eastern Conference (Playoff)]] | |||
!1 | |||
|style="text-align: | |style="text-align:left"|[[2009 Major League Soccer season|2009]] | ||
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!Goals | !Goals | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[ | |'''[[2021 Real Salt Lake season|2021]]''' | ||
| rowspan="5" |1 | | rowspan="5" |1 | ||
| [[2021 Major League Soccer season|MLS]] | | [[2021 Major League Soccer season|MLS]] | ||
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|[[2024 Real Salt Lake season|'''2024''']] | |[[2024 Real Salt Lake season|'''2024''']] | ||
|[[ | |[[2024 Major League Soccer season|MLS]] | ||
|34 | |34 | ||
|16 | |16 | ||
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|align="left" | {{flagicon|COL}} [[Cristian Arango]] | |align="left" | {{flagicon|COL}} [[Cristian Arango]] | ||
|17 | |17 | ||
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|[[2025 Real Salt Lake season|'''2025''']] | |||
|[[2025 Major League Soccer season|MLS]] | |||
|34 | |||
|12 | |||
|17 | |||
|5 | |||
|38 | |||
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| -11 | |||
|41 | |||
|1.21 | |||
|9th | |||
|19th | |||
|[[2025 MLS Cup playoffs|WC]] | |||
|''[[2025 U.S. Open Cup|DNP]]'' | |||
|[[CONCACAF Champions Cup]] <hr/>[[Leagues Cup]] | |||
|[[2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup|R1]] <hr/>[[2025 Leagues Cup|LS]] | |||
|19,772 | |||
|align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} [[Diego Luna (soccer, born 2003)|Diego Luna]] | |||
|10 | |||
|} | |} | ||
<small>{{note|1}}1. '''Avg. attendance''' include statistics from league matches only.</small><br/> | <small>{{note|1}}1. '''Avg. attendance''' include statistics from league matches only.</small><br/> | ||
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| rowspan="3"|League stage | | rowspan="3"|League stage | ||
| {{fbaicon|MEX}} [[Club América|América]] | | {{fbaicon|MEX}} [[Club América|América]] | ||
| | | style="background:#ffffbb;"|2-2 (3-1 pk) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{fbaicon|MEX}} [[Atlético San Luis]] | | {{fbaicon|MEX}} [[Atlético San Luis]] | ||
| | | style="background:#ffffbb;"|2-2 (1-4 pk) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{fbaicon|MEX}} [[Querétaro F.C.|Querétaro]] | | {{fbaicon|MEX}} [[Querétaro F.C.|Querétaro]] | ||
| | | style="background:#BBF3BB;"| 1-0 | ||
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* Total home points (30-game season): 37<ref name="2010 note" /> (previous record 35, Columbus 2009) | * Total home points (30-game season): 37<ref name="2010 note" /> (previous record 35, Columbus 2009) | ||
* Fewest home losses: 0<ref name="2010 note" /> (equals previous record set by San Jose in 2005) | * Fewest home losses: 0<ref name="2010 note" /> (equals previous record set by San Jose in 2005) | ||
* Fewest home goals allowed: 7<ref name="2010 note" /> (previous record 8, Colorado 2004)<ref>{{cite web|author=Randy Davis |url=http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/2010/12/numbers-behind-rsls-record-setting-season |title=The numbers behind RSL's record-setting season |publisher=Real Salt Lake |date=December 19, 2010 |access-date=December 3, 2011}}</ref> | * Fewest home goals allowed: 7<ref name="2010 note" /> (previous record 8, Colorado 2004)<ref>{{cite web |author=Randy Davis |url=http://www.realsaltlake.com/news/2010/12/numbers-behind-rsls-record-setting-season |title=The numbers behind RSL's record-setting season |publisher=Real Salt Lake |date=December 19, 2010 |access-date=December 3, 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | ||
== Associated teams == | == Associated teams == | ||
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* Players in '''Bold''' are still active | * Players in '''Bold''' are still active | ||
* Only regular season matches played with Real Salt Lake counted towards all-time records. Stats from MLS play-offs, U.S. Open Cup, Super Liga and CONCACAF Champions league are not included. | * Only regular season matches played with Real Salt Lake counted towards all-time records. Stats from MLS play-offs, U.S. Open Cup, Super Liga and CONCACAF Champions league are not included. | ||
* {{updated| | * {{updated|October 19, 2025|<ref name="rsl-registry-stats">{{cite web|title=Player Registry – MLS|work=Real Salt Lake|date=January 22, 2014|url=http://www.rsl.com/player-registry/mls|access-date=August 24, 2017|archive-date=August 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801074046/https://www.rsl.com/player-registry/mls|url-status=dead}}</ref>}} | ||
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| 2020–2024 | | 2020–2024 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|9 | | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|9 | ||
|'''{{flagicon|USA}} [[Diego Luna (soccer, born 2003)|Diego Luna]]''' | |||
| align=center|19 | |||
| align=center|94 | |||
| 2022-present | |||
|- | |||
|{{flagicon|GUA}} [[Aaron Herrera (soccer)|Aaron Herrera]] | |{{flagicon|GUA}} [[Aaron Herrera (soccer)|Aaron Herrera]] | ||
| align=center|19 | | align=center|19 | ||
| align=center|124 | | align=center|124 | ||
| 2018–2022 | | 2018–2022 | ||
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| style="text-align:center;"|3 | | style="text-align:center;"|3 | ||
|{{flagicon|USA}} '''[[Justen Glad]]''' | |||
| align=center|272 | |||
| align=center|13 | |||
| 2013–present | |||
|- | |||
| style="text-align:center;"|4 | |||
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Wingert]] | |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Wingert]] | ||
| align=center|247 | | align=center|247 | ||
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| 2007–2014, 2016–2017 | | 2007–2014, 2016–2017 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| | | style="text-align:center;"|5 | ||
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tony Beltran]] | |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tony Beltran]] | ||
| align=center|245 | | align=center|245 | ||
| align=center|1 | | align=center|1 | ||
| 2008–2019 | | 2008–2019 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|6 | | style="text-align:center;"|6 | ||
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| 2020–present | | 2020–present | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|3 | | rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|3 | ||
|{{flagicon|BRA}} '''[[Rafael Cabral]]''' | |||
| align=center|7 | |||
| align=center|34 | |||
| 2025-present | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|4 | |||
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Andrew Putna]] | |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Andrew Putna]] | ||
| align=center|6 | | align=center|6 | ||
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| 2018–2021 | | 2018–2021 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| | | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|5 | ||
|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[David Ochoa (soccer)|David Ochoa]] | |{{flagicon|MEX}} [[David Ochoa (soccer)|David Ochoa]] | ||
| align=center|5 | | align=center|5 | ||
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| 2013–2016 | | 2013–2016 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| | | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|7 | ||
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kyle Reynish]] | |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kyle Reynish]] | ||
| align=center|4 | | align=center|4 | ||
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| 2006–2007 | | 2006–2007 | ||
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|style="text-align:center;"| | |style="text-align:center;"|10 | ||
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Gavin Beavers]] | |{{flagicon|USA}} [[Gavin Beavers]] | ||
| align=center|3 | | align=center|3 | ||
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| 2022-2024 | | 2022-2024 | ||
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! style="background:#f2f2f2; border:1px solid #aaa;" colspan="2"| Legend | ! style="background:#f2f2f2; border:1px solid #aaa;" colspan="2"| Legend | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="background: #CEE0F2"| Indicates current | | style="background: #CEE0F2"| Indicates current season | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{updated| | {{updated|October 19, 2025|<ref>{{cite web|title=Major League Soccer Season Statistics – Real Salt Lake|work=Real Salt Lake |url=http://www.rsl.com/stats/season|access-date=September 2, 2017}}</ref>}} | ||
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|rowspan="2"|1 | |rowspan="2"|1 | ||
| [[Cristian Arango|Chicho Arango]] | |||
| {{flagicon|COL}} | |||
| 2024 | |||
| 17 | |||
| 11 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Álvaro Saborío]] | | [[Álvaro Saborío]] | ||
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|rowspan="2"|5 | |rowspan="2"|5 | ||
| [[Andrés Gómez (footballer)|Andrés Gómez]] | |||
| {{flagicon|COL}} | |||
| 2024 | |||
| 13 | |||
| 9 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Joao Plata]] | | [[Joao Plata]] | ||
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| rowspan="4"| 3 | | rowspan="4"| 3 | ||
| '''[[Diego Luna (soccer, born 2003)|Diego Luna]]''' | |||
| {{flagicon|USA}} | |||
| 2024 | |||
| 12 | |||
| 2014 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Cristian Arango|Chicho Arango]] | |||
| {{flagicon|COL}} | |||
| 2024 | |||
| 12 | |||
| 2079 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Javier Morales | | Javier Morales | ||
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| 3 || [[Jamison Olave]] || {{flagicon|COL}} || [[2010 MLS All-Star Game|2010]], [[2011 MLS All-Star Game|2011]], [[2012 MLS All-Star Game|2012]] | | 3 || [[Jamison Olave]] || {{flagicon|COL}} || [[2010 MLS All-Star Game|2010]], [[2011 MLS All-Star Game|2011]], [[2012 MLS All-Star Game|2012]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="4" | 2 || [[Tony Beltran]] || {{flagicon|USA}} || [[2013 MLS All-Star Game|2013]], [[2015 MLS All-Star Game|2015]] | ||
|- | |||
| '''[[Diego Luna (soccer, born 2003)|Diego Luna]]''' || {{flagicon|USA}} || [[2024 MLS All-Star Game|2024]], [[2025 MLS All-Star Game|2025]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Javier Morales]] || {{flagicon|ARG}} || [[2009 MLS All-Star Game|2009]], [[2010 MLS All-Star Game|2010]] | | [[Javier Morales]] || {{flagicon|ARG}} || [[2009 MLS All-Star Game|2009]], [[2010 MLS All-Star Game|2010]] | ||
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| [[Eddie Pope]] || {{flagicon|USA}} || [[2005 MLS All-Star Game|2005]], [[2007 MLS All-Star Game|2007]] | | [[Eddie Pope]] || {{flagicon|USA}} || [[2005 MLS All-Star Game|2005]], [[2007 MLS All-Star Game|2007]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="5" | 1 || [[Chicho Arango]] || {{flagicon|COL}} || [[2024 MLS All-Star Game|2024]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Fabián Espíndola]] || {{flagicon|ARG}} || [[2012 MLS All-Star Game|2012]] | | [[Fabián Espíndola]] || {{flagicon|ARG}} || [[2012 MLS All-Star Game|2012]] | ||
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| [[Damir Kreilach]] || {{flagicon|CRO}} || [[2021 MLS All-Star Game|2021]] | | [[Damir Kreilach]] || {{flagicon|CRO}} || [[2021 MLS All-Star Game|2021]] | ||
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| [[2024 Real Salt Lake season|2024]]||{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Emeka Eneli]] | | [[2024 Real Salt Lake season|2024]]||{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Emeka Eneli]] | ||
|- | |||
| [[2025 Real Salt Lake season|2025]]||{{Flagicon|BRA}} [[Rafael Cabral]] | |||
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| [[2024 Real Salt Lake season|2024]]||{{Flagicon|COL}} [[Chicho Arango]] ||17 | | [[2024 Real Salt Lake season|2024]]||{{Flagicon|COL}} [[Chicho Arango]] ||17 | ||
|- | |||
| [[2025 Real Salt Lake season|2025]]||{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Diego Luna (soccer, born 2003)|Diego Luna]] ||9 | |||
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| [[2024 Real Salt Lake season|2024]]||{{flagicon|USA}} [[Justen Glad]] ''(3)'' | | [[2024 Real Salt Lake season|2024]]||{{flagicon|USA}} [[Justen Glad]] ''(3)'' | ||
|- | |||
| [[2025 Real Salt Lake season|2025]]||{{Flagicon|BRA}} [[Rafael Cabral]] | |||
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[[Category:Soccer clubs in Salt Lake City]] | [[Category:Soccer clubs in Salt Lake City]] | ||
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[[Category:2022 mergers and acquisitions]] | [[Category:2022 mergers and acquisitions]] | ||
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[[Category:David Blitzer]] | [[Category:David Blitzer]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:54, 30 December 2025
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Use American English Template:Short descriptionScript error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Real Salt Lake (RSL) is an American professional soccer club based in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. Founded in 2004, the club began play in 2005 as an expansion team.
The club plays its home games at America First Field, a soccer-specific stadium located in the Salt Lake City suburb of Sandy, Utah, which they shared with their sister team, Utah Royals FC. Before moving to America First Field, RSL previously played home games at Rice-Eccles Stadium, located on the campus of the University of Utah, from 2005 to 2007. The team is currently led by head coach Pablo Mastroeni.[1]
In domestic soccer, Real Salt Lake won the 2009 MLS Cup, and they finished as runners-up in the Supporters Shield in 2010 and the 2013 editions of both the U.S. Open Cup and MLS Cup. The club additionally finished runners-up in the 2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League, becoming the first American club to do so during the tournament's group stage format. Their fully owned USL affiliate, Real Monarchs, won the USL Championship, the second division in American soccer, in 2019.
Name
The Spanish title Real (Script error: No such module "IPA".), meaning "royal" in English, has been used since the early 20th century by Spanish soccer clubs who have received royal patronage from a reigning monarch — most notably Madrid, Zaragoza, Betis and Sociedad. In choosing the name Real for the Salt Lake-based team, initial owner Dave Checketts intended to create a brand name that would become well-known for its simplicity, followed the European-style naming conventions of the league, and would potentially foster a partnership with Real Madrid — admired both because of their successful soccer history and close association with basketball (similar to Checketts' own history with Utah's NBA team).[2][3]
The new team's name was initially met with mixed feelings, with the name being accused of contrivance.[4][5] Other suggested team names, such as "Highlanders", "Salt Lake SC", or "Union SLC", were initially preferred for the club by locals. However, by at least 2014, reaction to the name had drastically improved, with the team establishing an identity representative of the Salt Lake community.[6][7]
History
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Early years (2005–2008)
Real Salt Lake became the twelfth MLS team when Major League Soccer awarded an expansion franchise on July 14, 2004, to SCP Worldwide, headed by Dave Checketts. United States U-17's coach John Ellinger was named as the initial manager of the club, with forward Jason Kreis becoming the club's first player. RSL began play on April 2, 2005, in a match against the MetroStars at Giants Stadium that ended as a scoreless draw;[8] Kreis would score the team's first ever goal the following game on the road against the LA Galaxy. The club's first ever home match, and victory, would occur on April 16 in front of 25,287 fans at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with defender Brian Dunseth securing a victory over Rocky Mountain Cup rival Colorado Rapids.[9]
However, both the 2005 and 2006 seasons would prove to be relative disappointments for the club. Despite strong performances from key players Kreis, Eddie Pope, Andy Williams, and Jeff Cunningham, RSL would embark on a 10-game losing streak in the former and an 18-game winless run in the latter, finishing each season among the worst teams in the league.[10][11]
The 2007 season began with the club making moves for veteran talent to build around, most notably bringing in goalkeeper Nick Rimando and midfielder Kyle Beckerman pre-season. However, following continued poor form, Ellinger was fired in May and unexpectedly replaced as head coach by Kreis, who immediately retired as a player to take the role.[12]
The 2008 season saw the club begin to achieve successes, finishing with an even record and qualifying for the MLS Playoffs for the first time. The season additionally saw the opening of America First Field, a soccer-specific stadium for the club in Sandy. The club advanced past Chivas USA in the first round of the playoffs before losing to the New York Red Bulls in the Western Conference final.[13]
MLS and CONCACAF success (2009–2012)
The 2009 season saw the club post a near-perfect home record to propel itself into a playoff-qualification battle, won on the final day against the Colorado Rapids.[14][15] Seeded as the lowest Eastern Conference team (due to the playoff format of the time), RSL progressed through the playoffs to the 2009 MLS Cup, where they defeated the LA Galaxy in a penalty shootout to win their first championship.[16]
As defending champions, RSL proved to have its best season as a club in 2010, posting a 25 game unbeaten streak and home and zero losses at home on the way to a second-place finish in the MLS Supporters Shield standings.[17][18] Rimando finished as the league's best goalkeeper, with Olave named as MLS Defender of the Year and newly acquired forward Álvaro Saborío establishing himself as a primary goal scorer. The group stages of the Champions League saw the club finish first.[19]
The remainder of the 2011 season saw an end to the home unbeaten streak at 29 games, but successful re-qualifications to both the playoffs and CONCACAF Champions League. This was followed by a second-place Western Conference finish in 2012, as well as a group-stage elimination in the 2012-13 CONCACAF Champions League.[20]
Hansen ownership (2013–2021)
In 2013, Checketts sold his stake in the club to minority owner Dell Loy Hansen.[21] The season saw the departure of key players Olave, Espindola, and Johnson;[22] however, the club garnered another second place Western Conference finish, as well as trips to both the 2013 MLS Cup and 2013 U.S. Open Cup final, where the team lost to Sporting Kansas City and D.C. United, respectively. Following the season, Kreis left the club to coach expansion side New York City FC, with assistant coach Jeff Cassar replacing him;[23][24] despite this, the club finished with a then-high points total of 56 points in 2014, qualifying for CONCACAF before being eliminated early in the playoffs.
2015 saw the departures of Borchers and Saborío, which led to the team failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2007.[25][26] A push to the quarterfinals of the 2015-16 CONCACAF Champions League helped contribute to a stronger 2016 season and brief return to the playoffs. However, this season saw even further departures, with Morales and Olave leaving the club following 2016.[27]
A poor start to the 2017 season saw Cassar dismissed as head coach,[28] with Mike Petke taking over the position in April – however, despite a late-season run, the team failed to make the playoffs.[29] 2018 saw improvements on the field, as the club finished sixth in the conference led by strong performances from Albert Rusnák and Damir Kreilach. However, the season was primarily focused on the opening of the Real Academy and Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, which provided a new home for the club, the NWSL's Utah Royals FC, reserve side Real Monarchs, and the club's youth academies.[30]
2019 saw the final seasons of both Rimando and long-time defender Tony Beltran, both of whom retired following the end of the campaign. The club also saw the dismissal of head coach Petke on August 11, following an incident with match officials during the 2019 Leagues Cup. Initially named interim manager for the remainder of the season, assistant coach Freddy Juarez was eventually named as head coach following the season.[31][32]
The 2020 season, significantly shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, nonetheless saw announcement that Hansen would sell his stakes in Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, and Real Monarchs following controversy over his past use of racist language.[33] Additionally, long-time club captain – and final remaining member of the 2009 MLS Cup winning side – Beckerman retired following the season's end, having played more regular season games than any outfield player in MLS history.[34]
Blitzer and Smith ownership (2022–2025)
RSL began the 2021 season with no defined ownership, with MLS controlling the process of sale to new ownership.[35] Despite a relatively strong start to the season, Juarez unexpectedly left as head coach on August 27 to become an assistant coach with Seattle Sounders FC, leaving his own assistant Pablo Mastroeni to see out the season as interim.[36] Under Mastroeni, the team made a late-season push to the playoffs, qualifying on the final day of the season through a stoppage-time goal by Kreilach to give RSL a win over Sporting Kansas City.[37] Despite barely qualifying, the team progressed to the conference finals for the first time since 2013 before being defeated by the Portland Timbers. This success led to Mastroeni being named permanent head coach following the season.[38]
Prior to the 2022 season, the franchise was acquired by sports team investors Ryan Smith and David Blitzer.[39][40]
Miller ownership (2025–present)
On April 18, 2025, Miller Sports + Entertainment, led by former Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller, acquired a controlling interest in the franchise for $600 million, with Blitzer remaining as a minority owner.[41]
Colors and badge
The team's colors are claret red, cobalt blue, and real gold.[42][43]
Uniform evolution
Home, away, and third uniforms.[44][45][46]
- Home
- Away
- Third/special
Stadium
| Name | Location | Years in use | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice-Eccles Stadium | Salt Lake City, Utah | 2005–2008 | 45,071 |
| America First Field | Sandy, Utah | 2008–present | 20,213 |
After months of discussions an agreement was put in place and Real Salt Lake announced that they would move forward with the construction of Real Salt Lake Stadium.[47][48] The Debt Review Committee of Salt Lake County, however, voted against the stadium. In response, Real Salt Lake's owner announced the team would be sold and likely move out of the Salt Lake area after the 2007 season.[49] However, a new stadium proposal was passed by the State Senate.[50][51][52] The Utah House approved House bill 1SHB38, approving $35 million towards the development of Real Salt Lake's new home. The governor signed the bill.
The $110 million stadium was built in Sandy, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The stadium was named after its sponsor, Rio Tinto Group. The stadium opened on October 9, 2008.[53] In September 2022, Rio Tinto Stadium was renamed America First Field, with RSL and America First Credit Union announcing a naming rights deal.[54]
Club culture
Rivalries
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The main rival of Real Salt Lake is considered to be the Colorado Rapids, with the two competing for the annual Rocky Mountain Cup.[55] The two clubs are the closest to each other geographically, and began the rivalry upon RSL's entrance into Major League Soccer in the 2005 season. As of the 2026 season, RSL holds the edge in the cup, winning 14 times to Colorado's 7.
Although no annual trophy is involved, the club also maintains a fierce rivalry with Sporting Kansas City. Initially born out of a preseason brawl in 2011, the rivalry escalated following the 2013 MLS Cup, in which RSL was defeated by Kansas City in penalties.[56][57] Both teams have regularly competed in the Western Conference.
Fans of the club also maintain smaller-scale rivalries with the LA Galaxy, Los Angeles FC, and Seattle Sounders FC.[58]
Supporters groups
Real Salt Lake has seven officially recognized supporters groups — Salt City United, Rogue Cavaliers Brigade, Section 26, Riot Brigade, La Barra Real, Section 11 ("The Swarm"), and Los Caballeros Reales — which as of 2019 all exist under a larger unified umbrella group known as The Riot.[59]
Leo the Lion is the official mascot of Real Salt Lake.[60]
Club anthem
In 2011, Branden Steineckert, drummer of punk band Rancid and a supporter of Real Salt Lake, composed the song "Believe" in honor of the club. Initially posted on YouTube, the song has since been adopted as the team's official anthem, being sung at the beginning of every home game, at the end of every home game if the result is a win, as well as after all goals scored by RSL.[61]
Revenue and profitability
As Real Salt Lake is a small-market team, one of the team's biggest challenges is bringing in enough revenue to remain competitive.[62] Opening Rio Tinto Stadium in October 2008 provided a significant revenue boost to the team. Real Salt Lake went from 4,000 season-ticket holders before October 2008, to 8,750 in 2012, 10,000 in 2013,[62] and 15,000+ in 2016.[63]
Sponsorship
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | Adidas | — |
| 2009–2012 | Xango | |
| 2012–2013 | Xango (home) LifeVantage (away) | |
| 2014–2023 | LifeVantage | |
| 2024–present | Intermountain Health |
RSL has a long-term sponsorship deal with Intermountain Health.[64] It previously had sponsorship deals with LifeVantage[65][66] and Xango.[67] Additional sponsors include JetBlue Airways,[68] Maverik, Inc., Ford, WCF Insurance, and Zions Bank.[69] Their corporate sponsors are America First Credit Union, Adidas, Atlas Disposal, City Creek Center, Coca-Cola, Collins Roofing Inc., Continental Tires, England Logistics, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, Great Clips, Key Bank, Les Olson Company, MarketStar, Michelob ULTRA, Pikus Concrete, Planet Fitness, Presidio, RealMedia, Sew Sweet, Sherwin-Williams, Siegfried and Jensen, Summit Technology, Toro, Toyota, Utah Children's Dental Network, Utah: Life Elevated, WGU, YESCO, and Zagg brands.[70]
Broadcasting
Sinclair Broadcast Group held television rights to Real Salt Lake games that were not aired by Major League Soccer's national television partners. The telecasts (which, until its discontinuation, were originally presented by Sinclair's American Sports Network) featured pre- and post-game coverage. Sinclair's Utah station KMYU served as the team's flagship station, and telecasts were syndicated to other Sinclair-owned stations in the region, and non-Sinclair stations in Albuquerque, Phoenix and Tucson.[71] In 2018, the team extended its television deal with Sinclair,[72] and announced a streaming partnership with KSL-TV, under which it offered in-market streaming of RSL's regional broadcasts, as well as their former sister club Utah Royals FC (NWSL) and reserve club Real Monarchs (then in the USL), on digital platforms.[73][74] In 2020, the team extended its television deal with Sinclair until 2022.[75]
Players and staff
- For details on former players, see All-time Real Salt Lake roster.
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Technical and coaching staff
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| President | John Kimball |
| Sporting Director/CSO | Kurt Schmid |
| General manager | Vacant |
| Assistant general manager | Tony Beltran |
| Club Operations | Jason Kreis |
| Head coach | Pablo Mastroeni |
| Assistant coach | Jámison Olave |
| Assistant coach | Anthony Pulis |
| Assistant coach | Nate Miller |
| Goalkeeping coach | Mirza Harambašić |
| Performance Coach | Sean Buckley |
| Director of video analysis | Rob Rogers |
| Director of athletic performance | Theron Enns |
| Director of team administration | Chase Rusden |
| Team administrator | Rory James |
| Player care manager | Christian Peters |
| Head athletic trainer | Jacob Joachim |
| Assistant athletic trainer | Luke Cantin |
| Equipment manager | Benjamin Chavez |
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Ring of Honor
| No. | Player | Position | Nation | Tenure | Ref. |
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| 9 | Jason Kreis | Forward | Template:Flagicon United States | 2005–2007 | [77] |
| 11 | Javier Morales | Midfielder | Template:Flagicon Argentina | 2007–2016 | [78] |
| 18 | Nick Rimando | Goalkeeper | Template:Flagicon United States | 2007–2019 | [79] |
Team captains
| Nationality | Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Template:Flagu | Jason Kreis | 2005–2007 |
| Template:Flagu | Eddie Pope | 2007 |
| Template:Flagu | Kyle Beckerman | 2008–2020 |
| Template:Flagu | Albert Rusnák | 2021 |
| Template:Flagu | Damir Kreilach | 2022–2023 |
| Template:Flagu | Chicho Arango | 2024 |
| Template:Flagu | Emeka Eneli | 2025 |
| Template:Flagu | Rafael Cabral | 2025-present |
General managers
| Name | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Steve Pastorino | 2004–2007 |
| Garth Lagerwey | 2007–2014 |
| Craig Waibel | 2015–2019 |
| Elliot Fall | 2019–2023 |
Ownership history
- Dave Checketts (2005–2013)
- Del Loy Hansen (2009–2020)
- MLS (2021)
- Ryan Smith (2022–2025)
- David Blitzer (2022–present)
- Gail Miller (2025-present)
Head coaches
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| Head coach | Tenure | Games | Win | Loss | Draw | Win % | PPG | Playoffs | Notes |
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| Template:Flagicon John Ellinger | January 2005 – May 3, 2007 | 71 | 16 | 39 | 16 | 33.8% | 0.90 | 0/2 | Inaugural head coach |
| Template:Flagicon Jason Kreis | May 3, 2007 – December 10, 2013 | 261 | 112 | 85 | 64 | 55.2% | 1.52 | 6/7 | First championship |
| Template:Flagicon Jeff Cassar | December 18, 2013 – March 20, 2017 | 121 | 45 | 43 | 33 | 50.8% | 1.39 | 2/3 | |
| Template:Flagicon Daryl Shore | March 20, 2017 – April 3, 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.5 | 0/0 | interim |
| Template:Flagicon Mike Petke | April 3, 2017 – August 11, 2019 | 91 | 37 | 39 | 15 | 48.9% | 1.38 | 1/2 | |
| Template:Flagicon Freddy Juarez | August 11, 2019 – August 27, 2021 | 55 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 53.6% | 0.8 | 1/2 | interim until December 3, 2019 |
| Template:Flagicon Pablo Mastroeni | August 27, 2021 – present | 149 | 61 | 57 | 31 | 51.3% | 1.43 | 4/4 | interim until December 13, 2021 |
Honors
| National | ||
|---|---|---|
| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| MLS Cup | 1 | 2009 |
| Western Conference (Playoff) | 1 | 2013 |
| Eastern Conference (Playoff) | 1 | 2009 |
Team results
Year-by-year
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| Season | League | Position | Playoffs | USOC | Continental / Other | Average attendance |
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| 2021 | 1 | MLS | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 55 | 54 | +1 | 48 | 1.41 | 7th | 13th | SF | NH | 15,283 | Template:Flagicon Damir Kreilach | 16 | ||
| 2022 | MLS | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 43 | 45 | −2 | 47 | 1.38 | 7th | 14th | R1 | R3 | 20,470 | Template:Flagicon Sergio Córdova | 11 | |||
| 2023 | MLS | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 48 | 50 | −2 | 50 | 1.41 | 5th | 11th | R1 | SF | Leagues Cup | R16 | 19,429 | Template:Flagicon Jefferson Savarino | 7 | |
| 2024 | MLS | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 65 | 48 | +17 | 59 | 1.74 | 3rd | 6th | R1 | Ro32 | Leagues Cup | GS | 20,295 | Template:Flagicon Cristian Arango | 17 | |
| 2025 | MLS | 34 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | 1.21 | 9th | 19th | WC | DNP | CONCACAF Champions Cup Leagues Cup |
R1 LS |
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CONCACAF Champions Cup
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| 2010–11 | 2009 MLS Cup champion | Group stage | Template:Flagicon Árabe Unido | 2–1 | 3–2 |
| Template:Flagicon Cruz Azul | 3–1 | 4–5 | |||
| Template:Flagicon Toronto FC | 4–1 | 1–1 | |||
| Quarter-finals | Template:Flagicon Columbus Crew | 4–1 | 0–0 | ||
| Semi-finals | Template:Flagicon Saprissa | 2–0 | 1–2 | ||
| Finals | Template:Flagicon Monterrey | 0–1 | 2–2 | ||
| 2012–13 | 2011 MLS Supporters' Shield
third place |
Group stage | Template:Flagicon Herediano | 0–0 | 0–1 |
| Template:Flagicon Tauro F.C. | 2–0 | 1–0 | |||
| 2015–16 | 2014 MLS Supporters' Shield
fourth place |
Group stage | Template:Flagicon Municipal | 1–0 | 1–0 |
| Template:Flagicon Santa Tecla | 2–1 | 0–0 | |||
| Quarter-finals | Template:Flagicon UANL | 1–1 | 0–2 | ||
| 2025 | 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield sixth place | Round One | Template:Flagicon Herediano | 0–0 | 1–2 |
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| Árabe Unido | Template:Flagu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 100% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 100% |
| Columbus Crew | Template:Flagu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 75.0% |
| Cruz Azul | Template:Flagu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 0.0% | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 50.0% |
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| Municipal | Template:Flagu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100% |
| Santa Tecla | Template:Flagu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 75.0% |
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Leagues Cup
| Season | Round | Opponent | Result |
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| 2019 | Quarter-finals | Template:Fbaicon Tigres UANL | 0–1 |
| 2023 | Group stage | Template:Fbaicon Seattle Sounders FC | 3-0 |
| Template:Fbaicon Monterrey | 0–3 | ||
| Round of 32 | Template:Fbaicon Club León | 3-1 | |
| Round of 16 | Template:Fbaicon Los Angeles FC | 0–4 | |
| 2024 | Group stage | Template:Fbaicon Atlas | 3-1 |
| Template:Fbaicon Houston Dynamo FC | 0–3 | ||
| 2025 | League stage | Template:Fbaicon América | 2-2 (3-1 pk) |
| Template:Fbaicon Atlético San Luis | 2-2 (1-4 pk) | ||
| Template:Fbaicon Querétaro | 1-0 |
MLS records
- Fewest goals allowed: 20[80] (previous record 23, Houston 2007)
- Overall goal difference: +25[80] (previous record +22, San Jose 2005 and D.C. United 2007)
- Home goal difference: +24[80] (previous record +23, Real Salt Lake 2009)
- Total home points (30-game season): 37[80] (previous record 35, Columbus 2009)
- Fewest home losses: 0[80] (equals previous record set by San Jose in 2005)
- Fewest home goals allowed: 7[80] (previous record 8, Colorado 2004)[81]
Associated teams
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The reserve team of Real Salt Lake, named Real Monarchs SLC, was created on September 10, 2014, as a bridge between the club's academy program and the first level team. The team began play in the Western Conference of the United Soccer League during the 2015 season, playing their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium along with their parent team. Starting in 2018, the Monarchs will move to Zions Bank Stadium, a 5,000-seat facility located at RSL's new training center in Herriman.[82]
A women's soccer team, called Real Salt Lake Women, was founded in 2008. The team is currently a member of the Western Division of United Women's Soccer, the second tier of women's soccer in the United States and Canada, and plays its home games at Ute Field, on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Real Salt Lake added a second women's team, this one in the top-level National Women's Soccer League, in November 2017.[83] This team effectively replaced FC Kansas City in the NWSL, as FC Kansas City soon folded and all of its player contracts were assigned to the new RSL franchise.[84] Shortly thereafter, the new team, which will share Rio Tinto Stadium, was unveiled as Utah Royals FC.[85]
Player records
Career
- Players in Bold are still active
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| Rank | Player | Nation | Season | Shutouts |
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| 1 | Nick Rimando | Template:Flagicon | 2010 | 14 |
| 2 | Template:Flagicon | 2011 | 13 | |
| 3 | Template:Flagicon | 2012 | 12 | |
| 4 | Template:Flagicon | 2019 | 10 | |
| Zac MacMath | Template:Flagicon | 2022 | 10 | |
| 6 | Nick Rimando | Template:Flagicon | 2009 | 9 |
| Template:Flagicon | 2013 | 9 | ||
| Zac MacMath | Template:Flagicon | 2023 | 9 | |
| 9 | Nick Rimando | Template:Flagicon | 2015 | 8 |
| Template:Flagicon | 2017 | 8 | ||
| Template:Flagicon | 2008 | 8 |
Hat tricks
| Player | Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
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| Template:Flagicon Jason Kreis | July 13, 2005 | Minnesota Thunder | L 4–6 | Open Cup |
| Template:Flagicon Robbie Findley | April 2, 2009 | Columbus Crew | W 4–1 | MLS |
| Template:Flagicon Álvaro Saborío | July 7, 2012 | Portland Timbers | W 3–0 | |
| September 29, 2012 | Chivas USA | W 4–0 | ||
| July 27, 2013 | New York Red Bulls | L 3–4 | ||
| Template:Flagicon Javier Morales | May 11, 2014 | Houston Dynamo | W 5–2 | |
| Template:Flagicon Damir Kreilach | September 1, 2018 | LA Galaxy | W 6–2 | |
| Template:Flagicon Chicho Arango | March 30, 2024 | St. Louis City SC | W 3–1 | |
| June 1, 2024 | Austin FC | W 5–1 |
Player honors
League honors
MLS All-Star appearances
Players in bold currently play for Real Salt Lake.
| Appearances | Player | Nation | Years |
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| 8 | Kyle Beckerman | Template:Flagicon | 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 |
| 7 | Nick Rimando | Template:Flagicon | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019 |
| 3 | Jamison Olave | Template:Flagicon | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| 2 | Tony Beltran | Template:Flagicon | 2013, 2015 |
| Diego Luna | Template:Flagicon | 2024, 2025 | |
| Javier Morales | Template:Flagicon | 2009, 2010 | |
| Eddie Pope | Template:Flagicon | 2005, 2007 | |
| 1 | Chicho Arango | Template:Flagicon | 2024 |
| Fabián Espíndola | Template:Flagicon | 2012 | |
| Justen Glad | Template:Flagicon | 2024 | |
| Will Johnson | Template:Flagicon | 2009 | |
| Damir Kreilach | Template:Flagicon | 2021 |
Player awards
The following awards were given to Real Salt Lake players by Major League Soccer in the season indicated:
| Season | Award | Player(s) |
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| 2006 | MLS Best XI | Template:Flagicon Jeff Cunningham |
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| 2009 | MLS Cup Most Valuable Player | Template:Flagicon Nick Rimando |
| 2010 | MLS Best XI | Template:Flagicon Nat Borchers, Template:Flagicon Jámison Olave, Template:Flagicon Javier Morales |
| MLS Defender of the Year | Template:Flagicon Jámison Olave | |
| MLS Newcomer of the Year | Template:Flagicon Álvaro Saborío | |
| 2011 | MLS Best XI | Template:Flagicon Jámison Olave |
| 2018 | MLS Rookie of the Year | Template:Flagicon Corey Baird |
| 2024 | MLS Young Player of the Year | Template:Flagicon Diego Luna |
Team honors
- The annual season-ending award winners are decided based on voting by RSL players.[88]
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- ↑ Real Salt Lake Chants, Retrieved: February 11, 2014
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- ↑ PRWeb, Xango Inks Historic Deal with Real Salt Lake, November 21, 2006, http://www.prweb.com/releases/Real-Salt-Lake/Soccer-Jersey/prweb481467.htm Template:Webarchive
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External links
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