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RSL jumps to 2nd in West after 1-0 upset over LAFC
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 1 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
Chicho Arango rose up in the 72nd minute and headed home a sure-fire shot into the corner of the goal to end a five-match losing streak at LAFC.
RSL rescues crucial 3 points in 2-1 home win over Vancouver
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 23 - 10:40 p.m. | Save Story
Things looked bleak after going down 1-0 to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the 17th minute, but the team rallied in the second half.
RSL falls behind in 3-1 home loss to FC Dallas
Caroline Montierth, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 21 - 12:33 a.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake falls behind as FC Dallas takes the game 3-1.
Big chance for RSL to solidify playoff spot with 2-match home stand
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 19 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Losses or draws this week would not eliminate RSL from the playoff race, but two wins could go a long way in all but securing its spot.
Early slip-ups in San Jose set RSL back in 2-1 loss
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 16 - 11:27 p.m. | Save Story
Jeremy Ebobisse slipped past the RSL backline and scored just a minute and 44 seconds into the game.
Utah Royals to train in Herriman at new facility breaking ground in October
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 12:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Royals trained in Sandy during their first iteration and never had a permanent home to call their own. Team owners and leaders hope to change that this time around.
Mexican soccer legends headed to Utah for historic Chivas vs. Club América match
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 8 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The "Partido de Leyendas," or "Game of Legends," will feature players who took Mexican soccer rivals Chivas and Club América by storm in the 1980s, '90s and 2000.
RSL ends 4-game skid in 2-0 home win over Colorado
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 2 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake dropped its last four matches coming into Saturday's match against the Colorado Rapids but took the golden opportunity of a home game against its biggest rival to "right the ship."
RSL falls short of comeback in 2-1 loss in Portland
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 30 - 11:18 p.m. | Save Story
A win or draw Wednesday night in Portland would have given the Claret and Cobalt the second-longest unbeaten streak in MLS history at nine matches.
RSL bottoms out with 3-0 home loss to Houston
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 26 - 11:03 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake played the Houston Dynamo for the second time this week on Saturday and once again gave up three goals to the streaking Texas team.
RSL falls short of US Open Cup final, loses 3-1 in Houston
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 23 - 11:27 p.m. | Save Story
Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime, RSL bounced back and kept the fire of hope alive with a goal from super-sub Anderson Julio in the 64th minute.
RSL's Pablo Ruiz undergoes meniscus surgery; 4-6 months expected recovery
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 14 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake's upward trajectory this season took a major hit Monday, as the team announced midfielder Pablo Ruiz underwent meniscus surgery that typically requires a four to six-month recovery, effectively ruling him out for the rest of 2023.
LAFC eliminates RSL from Leagues Cup with 4-0 loss in Chicho return
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 8 - 11:14 p.m. | Save Story
History took over in the second half, as LAFC secured its 13th victory over RSL in 15 head-to-head matches since joining the league in 2018.
Musovski scores 2 goals in 2 minutes to fuel RSL comeback
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 4 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
No raccoons this time around for Real Salt Lake, just a moose on the field.
Rain, raccoons falling from sky during postponed RSL match
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 3 - 11:14 p.m. | Save Story
A torrential downpour hit America First Field just before kickoff, but that wasn't the only thing falling at the stadium.
RSL is scoring more goals this season, so what's next?
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 28 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Claret and Cobalt went from scoring the ninth-fewest goals in MLS in 2022 to currently sitting at eighth-most with just 10 regular season games remaining.
RSL bested by old Liga MX rival Monterrey in 3-0 Leagues Cup loss
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated July 26 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
Monterrey went up 2-0 after 13 minutes, decimating RSL's morale which was worsened still by one of the goals being an own goal from Justen Glad.
RSL opens Leagues Cup with 3-0 win over Seattle in group play
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
The Claret and Cobalt came out hungry for yet another trophy on Saturday.
Utah Royals hire first-ever sporting director to begin roster, staff construction
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Royals FC announced it is hiring former Reading FC women's coach Kelly Cousins as its first-ever sporting director on Tuesday.
Diego Luna becomes youngest RSL player to score brace in 3-1 win over Red Bulls
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated July 15 - 10:57 p.m. | Save Story
The 19-year-old prodigy scored a goal in each half of Saturday's 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls to become the youngest player ever in RSL history with multiple goals in the same game.
2nd half subs lead to RSL comeback in Kansas City draw
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated July 12 - 9:26 p.m. | Save Story
Anderson Julio continued his stellar scoring form off the bench with a goal in the 72nd minute to extend RSL's road unbeaten streak to eight matches in MLS play.
RSL ushers in Chicho era with 4-0 win over Orlando
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated July 8 - 10:19 p.m. | Save Story
The monthlong wait for Real Salt Lake's $6 million man was worth it.
Anderson Julio breaks through in stoppage time for 4th-straight RSL road win
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
Anderson Julio followed up Justen Glad's late stunner last week in Sandy with a game-winner in a 1-0 victory in Toronto, extending RSL's road win streak to four games.
RSL shoring up roster for 2nd half of season
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted June 27 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
The MLS summer transfer window doesn't open until July 5, but that hasn't stopped Real Salt Lake from getting an ambitious head start in player acquisitions.
Glad goal saves RSL from home loss as team earns 2-2 draw against Minnesota
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated June 24 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake may have a three-match win streak on the road, but the team hasn't won at home since April 22.
Red-hot RSL takes down West leader St. Louis, wins 3rd-straight road match
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated June 21 - 9:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Claret and Cobalt were defeated 4-0 at home on March 25 by the upstart expansion side at America First Field but took the fight to City Park on Wednesday with a 3-1 road win over the No. 1 team in the Western Conference.
Goal of the year candidate from Ruiz helps RSL to 2-1 win in DC
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 7:59 p.m. | Save Story
D.C. United went down a man due to a red card in the 26th minute, but it likely would not have changed another surprising road win for Real Salt Lake on Saturday.
Luna's return not enough for RSL in 0-0 draw against NYCFC
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated June 10 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
The 0-0 draw marked the fourth such result of the season for RSL, as well as the fourth time the Claret and Cobalt have been held scoreless at home in 2023.
RSL gets revenge on Galaxy, advances to Open Cup semis with 3-2 win
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated June 7 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
LA is known for its star-studded rosters, but it was RSL whose stars shone brightest in from of their home fans.
RSL gets its goalscorer in former LAFC forward Chicho Arango
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted June 7 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
The 28-year-old Colombian striker is set to arrive at RSL during the summer transfer window that opens on July 5.
Lightning strikes twice for Rubin in 2-1 RSL win in Austin
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 11:17 p.m. | Save Story
Rubio Rubin scored twice for RSL, once on either side of the weather delay, to get his team a crucial road win. It was his first time scoring since October 2022, and just his third and fourth goals since October 2021.
RSL lets guard down against Galaxy in 3-2 loss at home
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated May 31 - 10:25 p.m. | Save Story
The Galaxy sat in last place in MLS coming into the match and hadn't scored a goal on the road in MLS play since March 4.
Luna's playmaking helps US to quarterfinals of U-20 World Cup
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 30 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna didn't get a goal of his own this time, but he was directly responsible for three of four United States goals in the Round of 16 match against New Zealand.
RSL finishes road trip undefeated with 1-1 draw in Minnesota
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 27 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
Three road matches in eight days ended with a hard-earned point for Real Salt Lake in a 1-1 draw at Minnesota United FC on Saturday.
RSL eliminates Colorado in Open Cup, will host Galaxy in quarterfinals
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated May 24 - 11:12 p.m. | Save Story
They say it's hard to beat the same team twice in a row, but Real Salt Lake defeated the Colorado Rapids on the road for the second time in five days.
RSL's Diego Luna scores as US advances in U-20 World Cup
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 23 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
The United States advanced out of the group stage at a World Cup for the second time in six months Tuesday; this time aided by a 19-year-old Real Salt Lake player.
Rapids rivalry brings out goals for RSL in 3-2 win
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated May 20 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake picked a great time to find its scoring stride after four scoreless matches.
'Goal scorers are expensive,' says RSL boss Pablo Mastroeni, but just how expensive?
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
"Goal scorers are expensive," Pablo Mastroeni said. But in terms of Moneyball, he might as well have just said, "goals are expensive."
RSL held scoreless for 3rd-straight home game in 0-0 Portland draw
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated May 18 - 12:02 a.m. | Save Story
The last time Real Salt Lake scored a goal at America First Field was on April 22, and the scoreless streak was extended Wednesday in a 0-0 draw against Portland.
Real Salt Lake's unbeaten run ended at home by LAFC
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated May 13 - 10:42 p.m. | Save Story
Kwadwo Opoku and Dénis Bouanga each scored a first-half goal, and LAFC added a late penalty kick to hand the hosts a 3-0 loss at America First Field.
RSL rallies twice in 4-3 Open Cup win over Portland
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated May 10 - 11:06 p.m. | Save Story
Things looked bleak after Real Salt Lake conceded a goal after just four minutes in Portland.
RSL earns rare road shutout in 0-0 draw in Houston
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
RSL allowed zero goals on the road for the first time since April 2022 and it was the second consecutive 0-0 result, but not for a lack of chances.
'Bright' debut week for RSL's first French draft pick
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 4:08 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of nationalities have been part of the club's 18-year history, and, thanks to newcomer Bertin Jacquesson, France is now part of that history.
RSL, Sounders held scoreless in heated rivalry meeting
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated April 29 - 10:48 p.m. | Save Story
Almost half of the Real Salt Lake squad was on a yellow card by the end of an intense match against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday at America First Field that ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Kreilach saves RSL in Las Vegas with extra-time brace to begin Open Cup
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated April 26 - 11:47 p.m. | Save Story
The visiting Claret and Cobalt scored three goals in 15 minutes to seal a 3-1 win in U.S. Open Cup play.
Justin Meram traded to Charlotte, Brazilian forward coming to RSL
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake made a deal on the final day of the MLS transfer window, sending veteran winger Justin Meram to Charlotte FC for Brazilian forward Andre Shinyashiki.
RSL gets statement win at home against San Jose Earthquakes
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated April 22 - 11:29 p.m. | Save Story
The home team found a way to overcome several setbacks to get its second consecutive win in Utah in convincing fashion.
How 2 high school teammates reunited as leaders of Utah Royals
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 20 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
Michelle Hyncik and Amy Rodriguez were teammates two decades ago and sat together Thursday as the first two faces of the new Utah Royals organization.
Former Royals captain Amy Rodriguez to return as head coach
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
ESPN reported Wednesday and KSL.com can confirm that former Utah Royals and U.S. women's national team player Amy Rodriguez will be the first head coach for the returning Royals.
RSL starts Great Salt Lake initiative ahead of Earth Day match
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 3:16 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake faces San Jose this Saturday on Earth Day, and the team announced several initiatives this week to help Utah's own Great Salt Lake as part of an increased environmental focus.
FC Dallas crushes Real Salt Lake's hopes with last-minute game-winner
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake looked the better team Saturday in Dallas, but left the Lone Star State empty-handed after Bernard Kamungo scored in the 88th minute to give FC Dallas a 2-1 win on Saturday.
Have You Seen This? RSL coach predicts unlikely comeback during halftime speech
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 13 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
"If you score one, you're gonna score three," Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni told his team as it was down 1-0 at halftime against Charlotte FC on April 8.
RSL reignites season with 3-goal scoring barrage
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated April 8 - 10:58 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake had three goals in five games entering Saturday's home contest against Charlotte FC, but exploded on Saturday.
RSL returns home amid 'unacceptable' 4-match skid
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted April 4 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
The last time Real Salt Lake lost four games in a row — before its current streak — was four years ago, at the start of the 2019 season.
RSL loses 4th straight, falls 4-0 in Columbus
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated April 1 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake can't wake up from its nightmare start to the season just yet.
RSL embarrassed 4-0 at home by streaking St Louis squad
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated March 25 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
RSL wasn't able to stop the red hot St. Louis expansion side from claiming its fifth-straight win to start its inaugural season in MLS.
RSL falls 2-1 to Austin FC in home opener
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated March 11 - 10:48 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of missed opportunities in the first half returned to haunt the home team in a 2-1 loss to Austin FC in the first game at America First Field this season.
RSL bested by 'sharper' Sounders 2-0 in Seattle
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated March 4 - 11:55 p.m. | Save Story
The Sounders got a pair of assists from Alex Roldan and kept a clean sheet for the second week in a row to send RSL packing with a 2-0 loss in Week 2.
Early-season player absences causing 'wrench in plans' for RSL
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted March 2 - 6:38 p.m. | Save Story
It's just the second week of the season and Mastroeni's squad is already looking at being down at least two starting-caliber players in each of the first two games.
