Real Salt Lake

American professional soccer club based in Salt Lake City metropolitan area

Soccer club

Real Salt Lake

Nickname(s)| Claret and Cobalt[1]
Short name| RSL
Founded| July 14, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-07-14)
Stadium| America First Field
Sandy, Utah
Capacity| 20,213[2]
Owners|

* Gail Miller (majority)
* David Blitzer (minority)

Head coach| Pablo Mastroeni
League| Major League Soccer
2024|

* Western Conference: 3rd
* Overall: 6th
* Playoffs: First round

Website| rsl.com

Home colors

Away colors

Third colors

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Current season

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 (formerly known as Rio Tinto Stadium), 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.[3]

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

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The Spanish title Real (Spanish pronunciation: [reˈal]), 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).[4][5]

Local reaction to the new team's name was initially met with mixed feelings, with the name being accused of contrivance.[6][7] 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.[8][9]

## History

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Main article: History of Real Salt Lake

### Early years (2005–2006)

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Robbie Russell (in red) playing for Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake became the twelfth MLS franchise when Major League Soccer awarded an expansion franchise on July 14, 2004, to SCP Worldwide, headed by Dave Checketts. Jason Kreis became the first player in RSL history, coming in a trade from the Dallas Burn. Other notable players who played in RSL's early years included veterans Eddie Pope and Jeff Cunningham.[10][11]

RSL's first season was 2005 under head coach John Ellinger. RSL began play on April 2, 2005, against New York MetroStars at Giants Stadium, which ended in a scoreless tie.[12] The following week, Jason Kreis scored the first goal in franchise history in a 3–1 loss to LA Galaxy at the Home Depot Center. RSL played its first-ever home match on April 16, 2005, before 25,287 fans at Rice-Eccles Stadium; Brian Dunseth scored a header in the 81st minute to deliver a 1–0 victory over the Colorado Rapids.[13] The season was mostly a disappointment, however, with the team setting a league record by posting a 557-minute scoreless streak (later broken by Toronto FC). They were also on a 10-game losing streak before managing a 2–2 draw on the road against San Jose Earthquakes. The first season finished with a record of 5–22–5.

In 2006, Real Salt Lake's second season, the team recorded five losses and one tie in the first six matches of the season. RSL had gone 18 consecutive matches without a victory—the longest winless streak in MLS history. Jeff Cunningham, who came to Salt Lake from Colorado, provided most of Real's highlights during an otherwise poor 2006 season. The team failed to qualify for the playoffs, finishing with a 10–13–9 record.

### Turnaround and new stadium (2007–2008)

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Real Salt Lake boasted a formidable attack with Cunningham and Kreis up front, joined by recently signed Panamanian international Luis Tejada. They were supported by veteran talent in the midfield and defense, such as Chris Klein, Carey Talley, and newly arrived goalkeeper Nick Rimando. Their first game of the 2007 MLS season was a 2–2 draw for FC Dallas on Real's home turf. RSL were outscored 6–0 in their next three games. In a stunning move, Ellinger was fired and replaced by Kreis,[14] who immediately retired as a player. Also, general manager Steve Pastorino resigned and was later replaced by Garth Lagerwey. The franchise launched a massive re-construction project that continued throughout the year. The team finished with a disappointing 6–15–9 record, missing the playoffs yet again.

In the 2008 MLS season, working with new general manager Garth Lagerwey, RSL added several key players including Kyle Beckerman, Robbie Findley, Javier Morales, Nat Borchers and Jamison Olave. As Real established chemistry together, they emerged as a force when playing at home. The team's home field advantage improved dramatically in with the opening in October 2008 of Rio Tinto Stadium (now known as America First Field), the new soccer-specific stadium in Sandy. Through the regular season, their home record ended at 8–1–6. Finishing 2008 with a 10–10–10 record, RSL advanced to the playoffs for the first time.[15] RSL advanced past Chivas USA in the first round of the playoffs. The post-season ended, however, with a RSL loss to the Red Bulls in the Western Conference final.

### MLS and CONCACAF success (2009–2012)

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In the 2009 MLS season, RSL proved nearly invincible at home, having a 9–1–5 record in Rio Tinto Stadium (America First Field).[16] Real Salt Lake did not lose a league game at home since May 2009. However, the team struggled to maintain form during road games. In the final weeks of the regular season, RSL found itself in a battle for the final two spots in the MLS playoffs. However, thanks to a victory over Colorado in the final game of the regular season,[17] RSL clinched a position in the 2009 MLS playoffs. Despite finishing with a losing record overall (11–12–7), the team was granted the last spot through a tie-breaker. Real Salt Lake went on to win the 2009 MLS Cup by defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy in the November 22 final. RSL played the L.A. Galaxy to a 1–1 tie through overtime and won the MLS Cup (5–4 on penalties). Robbie Russell won the game on a penalty kick. Goalkeeper Nick Rimando was named Man of the Match.[18] The victory in the 2009 MLS Cup qualified RSL for the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League.

The 2010 season saw RSL continue its home unbeaten streak. On October 16, 2010, Real Salt Lake improved their home unbeaten streak to 25 games after beating the FC Dallas. This win gave Real Salt Lake the most consecutive home games without a loss in MLS history.[19][20] RSL tied San Jose Earthquakes 2005 record for a single-season home unbeaten streak with zero losses in the 2010 regular season.[citation needed] Real Salt Lake finished second in the race for the Supporters Shield with a (15–4–11) record. Goalkeeper Nick Rimando led the league with 14 shutouts, and Jámison Olave was named MLS Defender of the Year. In the MLS playoffs, however, RSL lost to FC Dallas in the first round.

For the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League, Real Salt Lake were placed in Group A with Cruz Azul of Mexico, Toronto FC of Canada and Arabe Unido of Panama. Real Salt Lake finished first in Group A, with a perfect 3–0 home record and a 1–1–1 away record.[21] RSL continued its run in the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League knockout rounds in spring 2011. In the quarterfinals, Real Salt Lake advanced by beating the Columbus Crew 4–1 over two games. In the semi-finals, Real Salt Lake beat Saprissa 2–0 in the home leg, before losing the away leg 1–2. The 3–2 aggregate was enough for Real to advance and become the first MLS team to reach the CONCACAF Champions League finals.[citation needed] Real Salt Lake played the first leg of the finals at Mexican side Monterrey. RSL's Javier Morales scored in the 89th minute, ending the game in a 2–2 draw. The second leg of the final was held on April 27, 2011, at Rio Tinto Stadium (America First Field); Monterrey scored the only goal of the game, giving Monterrey a 3–2 aggregate victory.[citation needed]

In their 2011 MLS season, RSL's home unbeaten streak ended at 29 games on May 28, 2011, with their loss to the Seattle Sounders FC.[22] Real finished the regular season with a 15–11–8 record and finished third in the western conference. In the MLS playoffs, RSL defeated Seattle Sounders 3–2 on aggregate. In the conference finals, RSL lost 3–1 to the LA Galaxy and were eliminated. RSL qualified for the 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League, since LA had won both the 2011 MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield, and RSL had the next best record.[23]

In 2012, Real finished second in the Western conference during the regular season. In the playoffs, RSL lost to Seattle in the conference semi-finals, and were eliminated from the playoffs. In the 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League, RSL were placed in Group 2 with Herediano of Costa Rica and Tauro of Panama, but were eliminated at the group stage.[24]

### Dell Loy Hansen ownership (2013–2021)

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In 2013, Checketts sold his stake in Real Salt Lake to minority owner Dell Loy Hansen.[25] Before the season, the club also traded key players Jámison Olave, Fabián Espíndola and Will Johnson.[26] RSL finished the season in second place in the Western Conference with a 16–10–8 (W-L-T) record, and reached both the Open Cup and MLS Cup finals, losing both to D.C. United and Sporting Kansas City, respectively.

After the season, head coach Jason Kreis left Real Salt Lake to become the first head coach of expansion club New York City FC,[27] with long-time assistant coach Jeff Cassar replacing him at the helm.[28] Despite the departure, the club finished the 2014 season in third in the Western Conference, with a record of 15–8–11 totaling 56 points, and qualified for the 2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League. In the MLS Cup Playoffs, RSL was eliminated in the conference semi-finals by eventual champions LA Galaxy 5–0 on aggregate.

Despite a five-game unbeaten start to the 2015 season, the team eventually began to struggle in the standings, coupled with a loss to Sporting Kansas City in the semi-finals of the 2015 Open Cup.[29] RSL also lost key player Nat Borchers, who they traded to the Portland Timbers before the season[30] and all-time goalscorer Álvaro Saborío, traded away to D.C. United mid-season.[31] Although late-season signings Luis Silva and Juan Manuel Martínez provided strong performances, the team did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

The 2016 season started with the Quarterfinals on the 2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League where they were eliminated by eventual runner up Tigres UANL of Liga MX by an aggregate score of 3–1. The 2016 season saw Real Salt Lake return to the playoffs but they were once again eliminated by the LA Galaxy, this time by a 3–1 score line on the road in the Western Conference play in game. In the off season, longtime legends Javier Morales and Jamison Olave did not have their options exercised by the club.[32]

On March 20, 2017, the club announced that head coach Jeff Cassar had been dismissed from his duties only three games into the season.[33] Daryl Shore was named interim head coach for the two games against the New York Red Bulls and Minnesota United FC. On March 29 it was announced that Mike Petke would take over the head coaching position following the game against Minnesota United FC on April 1.[34] Despite a dazzling late season run, the team finished one point shy of making the playoffs.

The 2018 season was heralded with the opening of the new $78 million Training Center and Zion's Bank Real Academy in Herriman, Utah. The facility was praised for offering world-class training amenities year round for Real Salt Lake and the organization's other teams the NWSL's Utah Royals FC and the men's second division side Real Monarchs. It also houses the team's youth academy, which was moved from Casa Grande, Arizona, offering a single location and clear path for acquiring and developing young talent.[35]

2019 saw the final seasons of both long-time goalkeeper Nick Rimando and defender Tony Beltran, both of whom retired following the end of the campaign. The club also saw the dismissal of head coach Mike Petke on August 11, following an incident between the coach and 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.[36][37]

The 2020 season, significantly shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, nonetheless saw major change affect the club. On August 30, MLS announced 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.[38] Additionally, long-time club captain – and final remaining member of the 2009 MLS Cup winning side – Kyle Beckerman retired following the season's end, having played more regular season games than any outfield player in MLS history.[39]

### Ryan Smith and David Blitzer ownership (2022–2025)

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Unable to find a new owner, MLS took over the sales process on January 8, 2021, and RSL began the 2021 season with no defined ownership.[40] Despite a relatively good start to the season, head coach Freddy Juarez unexpectedly left his role on August 27 to become an assistant coach with Seattle Sounders FC, leaving his own assistant coach Pablo Mastroeni to see out the season as interim.[41] 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 Damir Kreilach to give RSL a win over Sporting Kansas City.[42] Despite barely making the playoffs, the team progressed to the conference finals for the first time since 2013, upsetting both Seattle and Kansas City (interestingly, through another stoppage-time goal) before being defeated by the Portland Timbers.[43][44] This success led to Mastroeni being named permanent head coach following the season.[45]

On January 5, 2022, the franchise was acquired by sports team investors Ryan Smith and David Blitzer.[46][47]

### Gail Miller ownership (2025–present)

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On April 18, 2025, Miller Sports + Entertainment, led by former Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller, acquired controlling interest in the franchise for $600 million, with Blitzer remaining as a minority owner.[48]

## Colors and badge

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The team's colors are claret red, cobalt blue, and real gold.[49][50]

### Uniform evolution

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Home, away, and third uniforms.[51][52][53]

* Home

2005

2006–07

2008–09

2010–11

2012–13

2014–15

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2016–17

2018–19

2020–21

2022–23

* Away

2005

2006–07

2008–09

2010–11

2012–14

2015–16

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2017–18

2019–20

2021–22

2023–24

* Third/special

2008

2010–11

2018

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## Stadium

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America First Field has been RSL's home stadium since 2008. Name  | Location  | Years in use  | Capacity

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Rice-Eccles Stadium | Salt Lake City, Utah | 2005–2008  | 45,071
America First Field | Sandy, Utah | 2008–present  | 20,213

In 2005 a soccer-specific stadium was approved for Sandy, a suburb of Salt Lake City. However, a vote in 2006 struck down a funding proposal. Dave Checketts said that he would sell it if a proposal was not put forward. Parties from several cities, including Rochester, New York and St. Louis, Missouri, expressed interest in purchasing the franchise and moving it.

Finally, 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.[54][55] 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.[56] However, a new stadium proposal was passed by the State Senate.[57][58][59] 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.[60] In September 2022, Rio Tinto Stadium was renamed America First Field, with RSL and America First Credit Union announcing a naming rights deal.[61]

## Club culture

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### Rivalries

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Further information: Rocky Mountain Cup

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 teams being the closest to each other geographically, and also competing for the annual Rocky Mountain Cup.[62] Competition first began upon Salt Lake's entry into Major League Soccer in 2005, with the cup itself being awarded by a bi-partisan "Committee of 10", made up of fans from each respective club. Initially dominated by the Rapids, Salt Lake has since taken a 12–5 series lead over their rivals, and are the current holders of the cup, having won it during the 2021 season.

Although no annual trophy is involved, the club's more fierce rival has become Sporting Kansas City, initially born out of a 2011 preseason brawl[63] and developed after the teams met in MLS Cup 2013.[64] Since that time, the teams have regularly competed in the Western Conference. Many of the matches, have been heated among longtime players who played from the two teams. Real Salt Lake has a record of 19 wins, 12 draws and 17 losses in all competitions against Sporting.[65]

The team also maintains smaller, fan-driven rivalries with the LA Galaxy, Los Angeles FC, and Seattle Sounders FC.[citation needed] The latter derived from a meeting in the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs, later expanding through further playoff meetings and the losses of general manager Garth Lagerway, head coach Freddy Juarez, and club captain Albert Rusnák to the club.[66]

### 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.[67]

Leo the Lion is the official mascot of Real Salt Lake.[68]

### Club anthem

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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.[69] The song used prior to the anthem was "The Sweet Escape" by Gwen Stefani.

## Revenue and profitability

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As Real Salt Lake is a small-market team, one of the team's biggest challenges is bringing in enough revenue to remain competitive.[70] 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,[70] and 15,000+ in 2016.[71]

### Sponsorship

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Period  | Kit manufacturer  | Shirt sponsor

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2005–2008  | Adidas | —
2009–2012  | Xango
2012–2013  | Xango (home)

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LifeVantage (away)
2014–2023  | LifeVantage
2024–present  | Intermountain Health

RSL has a long-term sponsorship deal with Intermountain Health.[72] It previously had sponsorship deals with LifeVantage[73][74] and Xango.[75] Additional sponsors include JetBlue Airways,[76] Maverik, Inc., Ford, WCF Insurance, and Zions Bank.[77] 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.[78]

## Broadcasting

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Radio broadcasts air on KSL AM 1160, FM 102.7 (English) and KTUB AM 1600 (Spanish).

From 2023, every Real Salt Lake match is available via MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app. Prior to the all-streaming deal, the club was aired across Utah on a number of television networks and stations.

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.[79] In 2018, the team extended its television deal with Sinclair,[80] 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.[81][82] In 2020, the team extended its television deal with Sinclair until 2022.[83]

## Players and staff

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For details on former players, see All-time Real Salt Lake roster.

### Roster

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As of April 24, 2025[84]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

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1  | GK |  BRA | Rafael Cabral
3  | DF |  USA | Kobi Henry (on loan from Reims)
4  | DF |  COL | Brayan Vera
6  | MF |  PAR | Braian Ojeda
7  | MF |  ARG | Pablo Ruiz
8  | MF |  USA | Diego Luna
9  | FW |  NGA | William Agada
10  | FW |  POR | Diogo Gonçalves
11  | MF |  POL | Dominik Marczuk
12  | FW |  JAM | Matthew Bell
13  | MF |  COL | Nelson Palacio
14  | DF |  USA | Emeka Eneli
15  | DF |  USA | Justen Glad
16  | FW |  USA | Tyler Wolff
17  | FW |  AUS | Lachlan Brook
18  | GK |  USA | Zac MacMath
19  | FW |  USA | Bode Hidalgo
21  | FW |  CIV | Axel Kei
23  | FW |  AUS | Ariath Piol
24  | GK |  USA | Max Kerkvliet
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26  | DF |  USA | Philip Quinton
27  | FW |  GHA | Forster Ajago
29  | DF |  USA | Sam Junqua
30  | MF |  USA | Owen Anderson
31  | GK |  USA | Mason Stajduhar
32  | DF |  USA | Zackery Farnsworth
33  | DF |  USA | Tommy Silva
34  | MF |  USA | Luca Moisa
36  | FW |  ESP | Jesús Barea
37  | DF |  USA | Luis Rivera
38  | MF |  USA | Jude Wellings
39  | MF |  USA | Aiden Hezarkhani
40  | MF |  USA | Omar Marquez
41  | DF |  USA | Juan Gio Villa
72  | FW |  USA | Zavier Gozo
91  | DF |  JAM | Javain Brown
92  | MF |  GER | Noel Caliskan
98  | DF |  GRE | Alexandros Katranis

### Out on loan

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

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-- | MF |  JAM | Kevon Lambert (on loan to Louisville City)

### Technical and coaching staff

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Title  | Name

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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

Last updated: January 6, 2024
Source: Real Salt Lake

### Retired numbers

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Main article: List of retired numbers in association football

No.  | Player  | Position  | Nation  | Tenure

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9 | Jason Kreis[85] | Forward |  United States | 2005–2007
11 | Javier Morales[86] | Midfielder |  Argentina | 2007–2016

Jason Kreis's number 9 was not worn by RSL players after the time of its retirement in 2011. However, in 2019, when the club decided to retire Javier Morales's number 11, Kreis pleaded with the club to recirculate his number 9. As a result, both number 9 and number 11 are still circulated numbers for the club. Kreis and Morales's names and numbers are "retired" and displayed prominently above the player's tunnel on the west concourse of America First Field.[87]

### Team captains

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Nationality  | Name  | Tenure

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United States  | Jason Kreis | 2005–2007
United States  | Eddie Pope | 2007
United States  | Kyle Beckerman | 2008–2020
Slovakia  | Albert Rusnák | 2021
Croatia  | Damir Kreilach | 2022–2023
Colombia  | Chicho Arango | 2024
United States  | Emeka Eneli | 2025–present

### General managers

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Name  | Tenure

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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–present)
* David Blitzer (2022–present)

### Head coaches

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* Includes MLS regular Season, MLS Playoffs, CONCACAF Champions League, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and Leagues Cup.

As of October 11, 2021
All-time coaching stats Head coach  | Tenure  | Games  | Win | Loss  | Draw  | Win %  | PPG  | Playoffs  | Notes

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John Ellinger | January 2005 – May 3, 2007  | 71  | 16 | 39  | 16  | 33.8%  | 0.90  | 0/2  | Inaugural head coach
Jason Kreis | May 3, 2007 – December 10, 2013  | 261  | 112 | 85  | 64  | 55.2%  | 1.52  | 6/7  | First championship
Jeff Cassar | December 18, 2013 – March 20, 2017  | 121  | 45 | 43  | 33  | 50.8%  | 1.39  | 2/3  |
Daryl Shore | March 20, 2017 – April 3, 2017  | 2  | 0 | 1  | 1  | 25.0%  | 0.5  | 0/0  | interim
Mike Petke | April 3, 2017 – August 11, 2019  | 91  | 37 | 39  | 15  | 48.9%  | 1.38  | 1/2  |
Freddy Juarez | August 11, 2019 – August 27, 2021  | 55  | 18 | 14  | 23  | 53.6%  | 0.8  | 1/2  | interim until December 3, 2019
Pablo Mastroeni | August 27, 2021 – present  | 54  | 22 | 20  | 12  | 51.8%  | 1.44  | 2/2  | interim until December 13, 2021

## Honors

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National

Competitions  | Titles  | Season
MLS Cup | 1  | 2009
Western Conference (Playoffs) | 1  | 2013
Eastern Conference (Playoffs) | 1  | 2009

## Team results

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### Year-by-year

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Main article: List of Real Salt Lake seasons

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by RSL. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Real Salt Lake seasons.

Season  | League | Position  | Playoffs | USOC | Continental / Other  | Average
attendance | Top goalscorer(s)

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2020 | 1  | MLS | 22  | 5  | 10  | 7  | 25  | 35  | –10 | 22  | 1.00  | 11th  | 21st  | DNQ  | NH | Leagues Cup

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MLS is Back Tournament | NH

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Ro16 | 5,655  |  Damir Kreilach | 9
2021 | MLS | 34  | 14  | 14  | 6  | 55  | 54  | +1  | 48  | 1.41  | 7th  | 13th  | SF | NH |  | 15,283  |  Damir Kreilach | 16
2022 | MLS | 34  | 12  | 11  | 11  | 43  | 45  | −2  | 47  | 1.38  | 7th  | 14th  | R1 | R3 | 20,470  |  Sergio Córdova | 11
2023 | MLS | 34  | 14  | 12  | 8  | 48  | 50  | −2  | 50  | 1.41  | 5th  | 11th  | R1 | SF | Leagues Cup | R16 | 19,429  |  Jefferson Savarino | 7
2024 | MLS | 34  | 16  | 7  | 11  | 65  | 48  | +17  | 59  | 1.74  | 3rd  | 6th  | R1 | Ro32 | Leagues Cup | GS | 20,295  |  Cristian Arango | 17

^ 1\. Avg. attendance include statistics from league matches only.
^ 2\. Top goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in League, MLS Cup Playoffs, U.S. Open Cup, MLS is Back Tournament, CONCACAF Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and other competitive continental matches.

### CONCACAF Champions Cup

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See also: MLS performance in Champions League

* Did not qualify for Champions League tournament in years not listed

As of January 16, 2025
Real Salt Lake in CONCACAF competition  Season  | Qualification method  | Round  | Opposition  | Home  | Away

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2010–11 | 2009 MLS Cup champion  | Group stage |  Árabe Unido | 2–1  | 3–2
Cruz Azul | 3–1  | 4–5
Toronto FC | 4–1  | 1–1
Quarter-finals |  Columbus Crew | 4–1  | 0–0
Semi-finals |  Saprissa | 2–0  | 1–2
Finals |  Monterrey | 0–1  | 2–2
2012–13 | 2011 MLS Supporters' Shield

third place

| Group stage |  Herediano | 0–0  | 0–1
Tauro F.C. | 2–0  | 1–0
2015–16 | 2014 MLS Supporters' Shield

fourth place

| Group stage |  Municipal | 1–0  | 1–0
Santa Tecla | 2–1  | 0–0
Quarter-finals |  UANL | 1–1  | 0–2
2025 | 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield sixth place  | Round One |  Herediano |  |

* Win %- Number of wins divided by number of games played (ties count as half a win)
* Games decided by a PK Shoot out counted as win or loss not Draw.

As of March 3, 2016
CONCACAF Champions League Team, by Team records:  Team  | Country  | Home  | Away  | Total

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|  | GP  | W  | L  | D  | F  | A  | GD  | Win %  | GP  | W  | L  | D  | F  | A  | GD  | Win %  | GP | W | L | D | F | A | GD | Win %
Árabe Unido |  PAN  | 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 |  USA  | 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 |  MEX  | 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%
Herediano |  CRC  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 50.0%  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 1  | −1  | 0.0%  | 2  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 1  | −1  | 25.0%
Monterrey |  MEX  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 1  | −1  | 0.0%  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 2  | 2  | 0  | 50.0%  | 2  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 2  | 3  | −1  | 25.0%
Municipal |  GUA  | 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 |  SLV  | 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%
Saprissa |  CRC  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 0  | +2  | 100%  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 2  | −1  | 0.0%  | 2  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 3  | 2  | +1  | 50.0%
Tauro F.C. |  PAN  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 0  | +2  | 100%  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 0  | +1  | 100%  | 2  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 0  | +3  | 100%
Toronto FC |  CAN  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 4  | 1  | +3  | 100%  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 50.0%  | 2  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 5  | 2  | +3  | 75.0%
UANL |  MEX  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 50.0%  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 2  | −2  | 0.0%  | 2  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 3  | −2  | 25.0%
Total |  | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 7 | +14 | 81.8% | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 45.5% | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 34 | 22 | +12 | 63.6%

### Leagues Cup

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Season  | Round  | Opponent  | Result

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2019 | Quarter-finals  |  Tigres UANL | 0–1
2023 | Group stage  |  Seattle Sounders FC | 3-0
Monterrey | 0–3
Round of 32  |  Club León | 3-1
Round of 16  |  Los Angeles FC | 0–4
2024 | Group stage  |  Atlas | 3-1
Houston Dynamo FC | 0–3
2025 | League stage  |  América |
Atlético San Luis |
Querétaro |

### MLS records

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* Fewest goals allowed: 20[88] (previous record 23, Houston 2007)
* Overall goal difference: +25[88] (previous record +22, San Jose 2005 and D.C. United 2007)
* Home goal difference: +24[88] (previous record +23, Real Salt Lake 2009)
* Total home points (30-game season): 37[88] (previous record 35, Columbus 2009)
* Fewest home losses: 0[88] (equals previous record set by San Jose in 2005)
* Fewest home goals allowed: 7[88] (previous record 8, Colorado 2004)[89]

## Associated teams

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See also: Real Monarchs, Utah Royals FC, and Real Salt Lake Women

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.[90]

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.[91] 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.[92] Shortly thereafter, the new team, which will share Rio Tinto Stadium, was unveiled as Utah Royals FC.[93]

## Player records

[edit]

### Career

[edit]

* 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.

As of December 11, 2024[94]

Goals  | Rank  | Player  | Goals  | Apps | Years

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1  |  Álvaro Saborío | 63  | 127  | 2010–2015
2  |  Javier Morales | 49  | 240  | 2007–2016
3  |  Damir Kreilach | 47  | 151  | 2018–2023
4  |  Joao Plata | 46  | 175  | 2013–2019
5  |  Albert Rusnák | 41  | 140  | 2017–2021
6  |  Robbie Findley | 36  | 137  | 2007–2010, 2013–2014
7  |  Fabián Espíndola | 35  | 125  | 2007–2012
Jefferson Savarino | 35  | 125  | 2017–2019, 2022–2024
9  |  Yura Movsisyan | 31  | 110  | 2007–2009, 2016–2017
10  |  Kyle Beckerman | 30  | 350  | 2007–2020

Assists  | Rank  | Player  | Assists  | Apps | Years

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1  |  Javier Morales | 81  | 240  | 2007–2016
2  |  Joao Plata | 43  | 175  | 2013–2019
3  |  Albert Rusnák | 39  | 140  | 2017–2021
Kyle Beckerman | 39  | 350  | 2007–2020
5  |  Jefferson Savarino | 33  | 125  | 2017–2019, 2022–2024
6  |  Andy Williams | 29  | 189  | 2005–2011
7  |  Damir Kreilach | 24  | 151  | 2018–2023
8  |  Maikel Chang | 20  | 124  | 2020–2024
9  |  Aaron Herrera | 19  | 124  | 2018–2022
10  |  Fabián Espíndola | 17  | 125  | 2007–2012
Ned Grabavoy | 17  | 196  | 2009-2014

Appearances  | Rank  | Player  | Apps | Goals  | Years

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1  |  Nick Rimando | 369  | 0  | 2007–2019
2  |  Kyle Beckerman | 350  | 30  | 2007–2020
3  |  Chris Wingert | 247  | 2  | 2007–2014, 2016–2017
4  |  Tony Beltran | 245  | 1  | 2008–2019
5  |  Justen Glad | 241  | 13  | 2013–present
6  |  Javier Morales | 240  | 49  | 2007–2016
7  |  Nat Borchers | 205  | 10  | 2008–2014
8  |  Andy Williams | 189  | 14  | 2005–2011
9  |  Joao Plata | 175  | 46  | 2013–2019
10  |  Jámison Olave | 159  | 13  | 2008–2012, 2015–2016

Shutouts  | Rank  | Player  | Shutouts  | Apps | Years

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1  |  Nick Rimando | 118  | 369  | 2007–2019
2  |  Zac MacMath | 30  | 98  | 2020–present
3  |  Andrew Putna | 6  | 22  | 2018–2021
4  |  David Ochoa | 5  | 26  | 2019–2022
Jeff Attinella | 5  | 29  | 2013–2016
6  |  Kyle Reynish | 4  | 8  | 2007–2012
D.J. Countess | 4  | 27  | 2005
Scott Garlick | 4  | 31  | 2006–2007
9  |  Gavin Beavers | 3  | 18  | 2022-2024
10  |  Matt Van Oekel | 1  | 7  | 2017
Chris Seitz | 1  | 7  | 2007–2009

### Single season

[edit]

* Only regular season matches played with Real Salt Lake counted towards records.
* Players in bold currently play for Real Salt Lake.

Legend

Indicates current or recent season

As of September 29, 2024[95]

Goals  | Rank  | Player  | Nation  | Season  | Goals  | Assists

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1  | Chicho Arango |  | 2024  | 17  | 11
Álvaro Saborío |  | 2012  | 17  | 3
3  | Jeff Cunningham |  | 2006  | 16  | 11
Damir Kreilach |  | 2021  | 16  | 9
5  | Andrés Gómez |  | 2024  | 13  | 9
Joao Plata |  | 2014  | 13  | 6
7  | Damir Kreilach |  | 2018  | 12  | 8
Álvaro Saborío  |  | 2010  | 12  | 4
Robbie Findley |  | 2009  | 12  | 4
Álvaro Saborío  |  | 2013  | 12  | 2

Assists  | Rank  | Player  | Nation  | Season  | Assists  | Minutes

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1  | Javier Morales |  | 2008  | 15  | 2511
2  | Albert Rusnák |  | 2017  | 14  | 2579
3  | Diego Luna |  | 2024  | 12  | 2014
Chicho Arango |  | 2024  | 12  | 2079
Javier Morales  |  | 2015  | 12  | 2124
Javier Morales  |  | 2014  | 12  | 2645
7  | Jeff Cunningham |  | 2006  | 11  | 2404
Joao Plata |  | 2016  | 11  | 2478
Aaron Herrera |  | 2021  | 11  | 2514
Jefferson Savarino |  | 2018  | 11  | 2853
Albert Rusnák |  | 2021  | 11  | 3045

Shutouts  Rank  | Player  | Nation  | Season  | Shutouts

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1  | Nick Rimando |  | 2010  | 14
2  |  | 2011  | 13
3  |  | 2012  | 12
4  |  | 2019  | 10
Zac MacMath |  | 2022  | 10
6  | Nick Rimando  |  | 2009  | 9
| 2013  | 9
Zac MacMath |  | 2023  | 9
9  | Nick Rimando  |  | 2015  | 8
| 2017  | 8
| 2008  | 8

### Hat tricks

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Player  | Date  | Opponent  | Result  | Competition

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Jason Kreis | July 13, 2005  | Minnesota Thunder | L 4–6  | Open Cup
Robbie Findley | April 2, 2009  | Columbus Crew | W 4–1  | MLS
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
Javier Morales | May 11, 2014  | Houston Dynamo | W 5–2
Damir Kreilach | September 1, 2018  | LA Galaxy | W 6–2
Chicho Arango | March 30, 2024  | St. Louis City SC | W 3–1
June 1, 2024  | Austin FC | W 5–1

## Player honors

[edit]

### League honors

[edit]

#### MLS All-Star appearances

[edit]

Kyle Beckerman

Players in bold currently play for Real Salt Lake.

Appearances | Player | Nation | Years

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8 | Kyle Beckerman |  | 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
7 | Nick Rimando |  | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019
3 | Jamison Olave |  | 2010, 2011, 2012
2 | Tony Beltran |  | 2013, 2015
Javier Morales |  | 2009, 2010
Eddie Pope |  | 2005, 2007
1 | Chicho Arango |  | 2024
Fabián Espíndola |  | 2012
Justen Glad |  | 2024
Will Johnson |  | 2009
Damir Kreilach |  | 2021
Diego Luna |  | 2024

#### Player awards

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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 |  Jeff Cunningham
MLS Golden Boot
2009 | MLS Cup Most Valuable Player |  Nick Rimando
2010 | MLS Best XI |  Nat Borchers,  Jámison Olave,  Javier Morales
MLS Defender of the Year |  Jámison Olave
MLS Newcomer of the Year |  Álvaro Saborío
2011 | MLS Best XI |  Jámison Olave
2018 | MLS Rookie of the Year |  Corey Baird
2024 | MLS Young Player of the Year |  Diego Luna

### Team honors

[edit]

* The annual season-ending award winners are decided based on voting by RSL players.[96]

#### Team MVP

[edit]

| Season | Player

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2005 |  Andy Williams
2006 |  Jeff Cunningham
2007 |  Nick Rimando
2008 |  Javier Morales
2009 |  Nat Borchers
2010 |  Javier Morales (2)
2011 |  Kyle Beckerman
2012 |  Kyle Beckerman (2)
2013 |  Kyle Beckerman (3)
2014 |  Joao Plata
2015 |  Javier Morales (3)
2016 |  Kyle Beckerman (4)
2017 |  Albert Rusnák
2018 |  Damir Kreilach
2019 |  Everton Luiz
2020 |  Damir Kreilach (2)
2021 |  Damir Kreilach (3)
2022 |  Justen Glad
2023 |  Pablo Ruiz
2024 |  Emeka Eneli

#### Golden boot

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| Season | Player | Goals

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2005 |  Jason Kreis | 9
2006 |  Jeff Cunningham | 16
2007 |  Robbie Findley | 6
2008 |  Yura Movsisyan | 8
2009 |  Robbie Findley (2) | 12
2010 |  Álvaro Saborío | 12
2011 |  Álvaro Saborío (2) | 11
2012 |  Álvaro Saborío (3) | 17
2013 |  Álvaro Saborío (4) | 12
2014 |  Joao Plata | 13
2015 |  Javier Morales | 8
2016 |  Joao Plata (2) | 9
2017 |  Albert Rusnák | 7
2018 |  Damir Kreilach | 12
2019 |  Albert Rusnák (2) | 7
2020 |  Damir Kreilach (2) | 8
2021 |  Damir Kreilach (3) | 16
2022 |  Sergio Córdova | 9
2023 |  Jefferson Savarino | 7
2024 |  Chicho Arango | 17

#### Defensive Player of the Year

[edit]

| Season | Player

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2005 |  Eddie Pope
2006 |  Carey Talley
2007 |  Eddie Pope (2)
2008 |  Nat Borchers
2009 |  Jámison Olave
2010 |  Nat Borchers (2)
2011 |  Nat Borchers (3)
2012 |  Nick Rimando
2013 |  Nick Rimando (2)
2014 |  Chris Schuler
2015 |  Aaron Maund
2016 |  Justen Glad
2017 |  Justen Glad (2)
2018 |  Brooks Lennon
2019 |  Aaron Herrera
2020 |  Aaron Herrera (2)
2021 |  Aaron Herrera (3)
2022 |  Andrew Brody
2023 |  Brayan Vera
2024 |  Justen Glad (3)

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Real Salt Lake

* Founded 2004
* Based in Sandy, Utah

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Real Salt Lake - current squad

* 1 Rafael
* 3 Henry
* 4 Vera
* 6 Ojeda
* 7 Ruiz
* 8 Luna
* 10 Gonçalves
* 11 Marczuk
* 12 Bell
* 13 Palacio
* 14 Eneli
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* 29 Junqua
* 30 Anderson
* 31 Stajduhar
* 32 Farnsworth
* 33 Silva
* 34 Moisa
* 36 Barea
* 37 Rivera
* 38 Wellings
* 39 Hezarkhani
* 40 Marquez
* 41 Villa
* 72 Gozo
* 91 Brown
* 92 Caliskan
* 98 Katranis
* Agada

* Head Coach: Mastroeni
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* Assistant Coach: Olave
* Assistant Coach: Pulis
* Goalkeeping Coach: Hirambasic

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Real Salt Lake – head coaches

* Ellinger (2005–07)
* Kreis (2007–13)
* Cassar (2013–17)
* Shore(i) (2017)
* Petke (2017–19)
* Juarez (2019–2021)
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* Generation Adidas
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* Central Division (2000–2001)
* Fraser v. Major League Soccer (2002)

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MLS Cup winners

* 1996: D.C. United
* 1997: D.C. United
* 1998: Chicago Fire FC
* 1999: D.C. United
* 2000: Kansas City Wizards
* 2001: San Jose Earthquakes
* 2002: LA Galaxy
* 2003: San Jose Earthquakes
* 2004: D.C. United
* 2005: LA Galaxy
* 2006: Houston Dynamo
* 2007: Houston Dynamo
* 2008: Columbus Crew
* 2009: Real Salt Lake
* 2010: Colorado Rapids
* 2011: LA Galaxy
* 2012: LA Galaxy
* 2013: Sporting Kansas City
* 2014: LA Galaxy
* 2015: Portland Timbers
* 2016: Seattle Sounders FC
* 2017: Toronto FC
* 2018: Atlanta United
* 2019: Seattle Sounders FC
* 2020: Columbus Crew SC
* 2021: New York City FC
* 2022: Los Angeles FC
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* 2024: LA Galaxy

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MLS Cup playoffs conference champions

Eastern Conference|

* 1996: D.C. United
* 1997: D.C. United
* 1998: D.C. United
* 1999: D.C. United
* 2000: not held
* 2001: not held
* 2002: New England Revolution
* 2003: Chicago Fire
* 2004: D.C. United
* 2005: New England Revolution
* 2006: New England Revolution
* 2007: New England Revolution
* 2008: Columbus Crew
* 2009: Real Salt LakeW
* 2010: Colorado RapidsW
* 2011: Houston Dynamo
* 2012: Houston Dynamo
* 2013: Sporting Kansas City
* 2014: New England Revolution
* 2015: Columbus Crew SC
* 2016: Toronto FC
* 2017: Toronto FC
* 2018: Atlanta United FC
* 2019: Toronto FC
* 2020: Columbus Crew SC
* 2021: New York City FC
* 2022: Philadelphia Union
* 2023: Columbus Crew
* 2024: New York Red Bulls

Western Conference|

* 1996: LA Galaxy
* 1997: Colorado Rapids
* 1998: Chicago Fire
* 1999: LA Galaxy
* 2000: not held
* 2001: not held
* 2002: LA Galaxy
* 2003: San Jose Earthquakes
* 2004: Kansas City Wizards
* 2005: LA Galaxy
* 2006: Houston Dynamo
* 2007: Houston Dynamo
* 2008: New York Red BullsE
* 2009: LA Galaxy
* 2010: FC Dallas
* 2011: LA Galaxy
* 2012: LA Galaxy
* 2013: Real Salt Lake
* 2014: LA Galaxy
* 2015: Portland Timbers
* 2016: Seattle Sounders FC
* 2017: Seattle Sounders FC
* 2018: Portland Timbers
* 2019: Seattle Sounders FC
* 2020: Seattle Sounders FC
* 2021: Portland Timbers
* 2022: Los Angeles FC
* 2023: Los Angeles FC
* 2024: LA Galaxy

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Sports teams based in Utah

Baseball|

PCL
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Basketball|

NBA
Utah Jazz
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Football|

WFA
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IWFL
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Hockey|

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Rugby|

MLR
Utah Warriors

Soccer|

MLS
Real Salt Lake
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Park City Red Wolves SC
Salt City SC

Volleyball|

LOVB
LOVB Salt Lake

College
athletics|

| NCAA
Division I|

* BYU Cougars
* Southern Utah Thunderbirds
* Utah Utes
* Utah State Aggies
* Utah Tech Trailblazers
* Utah Valley Wolverines
* Weber State Wildcats

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NCAA
Division II|

* Westminster Griffins

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* CEU Golden Eagles
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Salt Lake City

Topics|

* Buildings and attractions
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* Libraries
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| Schools|

* East High
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* Judge Memorial Catholic High
* Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School
* Salt Lake Stake Academy
* South High
* West High
* Escalante Elementary

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Colleges/Universities|

* Ensign College
* Salt Lake Community College
* University of Utah
* Westminster University

Neighborhoods|

* 9th and 9th
* The Avenues
* Capitol Hill
* Central City
* Chinatown
* Downtown
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* Fairpark
* Federal Heights
* Glendale
* Japantown
* Poplar Grove
* Rose Park
* Sugar House

Sports|

* Utah Hockey Club
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* Utah Utes

Transportation|

* FrontRunner
* Salt Lake City International Airport
* TRAX

* Salt Lake County
* Salt Lake City Metro
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Sports properties owned by David Blitzer

Year of acquisition listed; equity stake included if known

Teams|

| Majority stake|

* Philadelphia 76ers (2011)
* New Jersey Devils (2013)
* G.D. Estoril Praia (2019)
* AD Alcorcón (2019)
* S.K. Beveren (2020)
* ADO Den Haag (2021)
* Brøndby IF (2022)

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Minority stake / other|

* Delaware Blue Coats (2013)
* Crystal Palace (18%, 2015)
* Dignitas (2016)
* FC Augsburg (45%, 2021)
* Utica Comets (2021)
* Real Monarchs (2022)
* Cleveland Guardians (25%, 2022)
* Joe Gibbs Racing (2023)
* Washington Commanders (2023)
* Jupiter Links Golf Club (2023)
* Real Salt Lake (2025)
* Utah Royals (2025)

Former stake|

* Albany Devils (2013–2017)
* Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (12.5%, 2014–2021)
* Binghamton Devils (2017–2021)
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2.4%, 2020–2024)

Venues|

* Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex (2016)
* America First Field (2022)
* Zions Bank Stadium (2022)
* New South Philadelphia Arena (planned 2031)

Companies|

* Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

* Category

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