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Luna, Eneli provide pair of assists in 3-0 USMNT win over Costa Rica
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 22 - 8:50 p.m. | Save Story
Wednesday may well be the night the legend of national team Diego Luna was born.
MacMath surgery, Beavers transfer signal goalie overhaul for RSL
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 17 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
RSL chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid said Gavin Beavers is "on his way out" of Utah in a reported European transfer and Zac MacMath revealed he will undergo surgery for a torn latissimus dorsi muscle.
RSL chief soccer officer says Arango asked for 'fresh start' ahead of surprise preseason trade
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake's top decision maker, chief soccer office Kurt Schmid, spoke with the media Wednesday for the first time since last week's surprise trade that sent star striker Chicho Arango to San Jose.
Utah Royals respond to goalkeeper's claims of 'emotional, psychological abuse'
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Royals FC issued a statement Friday night in response to claims of abuse made on social media earlier in the day by goalkeeper and Lindon native Carly Nelson.
RSL makes flurry of roster moves on eve of preseason
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 7:21 p.m. | Save Story
The offseason is a time of change in sports, and Real Salt Lake shifted theirs into high gear on Friday.
Report: San Jose acquires Chicho Arango from RSL
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake has reportedly lost its start striker six weeks before its first match of 2025.
Emeka Eneli earns 1st USMNT call-up to join RSL teammate Diego Luna in January camp
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 6 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
Eneli and Luna make up 50% of the four-man midfield on the January roster, along with Inter Miami's Benjamin Cremaschi and Philadelphia's Jack McGlynn.
RSL swaps offense for defense in deal sending Anderson Julio to Dallas
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
A fan favorite and electric goalscorer is leaving Real Salt Lake as the club looks to stabilize its defensive depth.
RSL trades for Brazilian striker, takes 8 players in MLS SuperDraft
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake showed its intentions to be an active participant early Friday ahead of the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.
RSL returns to CONCACAF Champions tournament in 2025 after 8-year absence
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake is returning to continental competition for the first time since 2016 and will do so against a familiar opponent from its glory days.
Former RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando elected to 2025 National Soccer Hall of Fame class
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 1:11 p.m. | Save Story
It was fitting that Real Salt Lake legend Nick Rimando learned he would be receiving the highest honor in American soccer right where he earned it: on the pitch.
'Dream come true' for pair of Utah Royals called up to U.S. women's national team
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
Mandy Haught has received her second call-up to the national team and is joined this time by teammate Ally Sentnor, making her debut at a USWNT camp.
RSL's Diego Luna named MLS Young Player of the Year
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
The California Bay Area native arrived in Utah in 2022 from USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive and had a breakout 2024 season with 12 assists and eight goals.
RSL loses consecutive penalty shootouts, ousted in 1st round of playoffs 3rd year in a row
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 2 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake faced playoff elimination in a penalty shootout for the third year in a row and could not change its fate.
Utah Royals end season with 4-1 loss to reigning champ Gotham
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 11:25 p.m. | Save Story
Hannah Betfort got one back in the 74th minute on an assist by Kate Del Fava to give Utah some hope, but Esther Gonzalez scored a quick brace in the 77th and 84th minutes to run away with the win for Gotham.
RSL falls in penalties to Minnesota in playoff opener
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
Braian Ojeda hit the crossbar for a miss on the sixth RSL attempt for a 5-4 shootout loss.
Utah Royals make interim head coach Jimmy Coenraets permanent
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
Coenraets has led Utah to a 5-3-2 record and 17 points in NWSL play, tripling its total in six fewer matches.
Utah Royals lose Lacasse, settle for 1-1 draw in final road game
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 20 - 8:49 p.m. | Save Story
Utah was able to hang on for a 1-1 draw thanks to Claudia Zornoza's spectacular free-kick goal and some aggressive defending in the second half.
Own goal ends RSL regular season with 2-1 win, best point total in club history
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 19 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Diego Luna equalized for RSL in the 73rd and then a cross from Alex Katranis got a favorable touch and bounce for an own-goal game-winner in the 83rd minute.
Watercooler Talk: Cougars and Hockey Club undefeated, but what's the biggest story in Utah sports?
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 13 - 11:07 p.m. | Save Story
With two major undefeated teams in the state, we have to ask, what's the biggest story in Utah sports right now?
First hat trick in club history gives Utah Royals 3rd consecutive win
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 13 - 6:23 p.m. | Save Story
It took Cloe Lacasse one half to do what no player had done in an entire game before in Utah Royals history.
RSL defender Brayan Vera suspended for season finale, playoff opener for spitting at opponent
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 9 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Major League Soccer announced Wednesday several disciplinary decisions for Real Salt Lake surrounding a confrontation with Minnesota United FC on Oct. 2 at America First Field.
Diego Luna breaks RSL draw streak with game-winner against hometown club San Jose
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 11:43 p.m. | Save Story
Saturday's score gets Luna to 19 total goal contributions on the season and earned RSL the full 3 points to move 5 points clear of Houston for a top-four spot and home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Utah Royals stave off playoff elimination with 2-1 win in Portland
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Royals still face a steep uphill climb to a top-eight spot in the standings — sitting in 12th after a 2-1 road win at Portland — but they don't seem to mind.
RSL held to 3rd straight draw in 0-0 stalemate against Minnesota
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 2 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake secured its first shutout since August in a 0-0 draw against Minnesota United at America First Field.
RSL bungles another early lead in 2-2 draw at Austin FC
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 28 - 9:24 p.m. | Save Story
A once-stout Real Salt Lake defense has conceded 11 goals in its last four matches and settled for back-to-back draws after getting out to a pair of 2-0 leads.
Late goal from Tejada snaps 3-game losing streak for Utah Royals
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 28 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
An up-and-down season for the Utah Royals has had more lows than highs, but Saturday's 1-0 home win over Racing Louisville got the team back on an upward trajectory.
Watercooler Talk: BYU and Utah in the Big 12 title game? Plus RSL star Diego Luna
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 22 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Another exciting weekend in Utah sports brought a dominant win for BYU football and the debut of the Utah Hockey Club in NHL preseason play.
Another early goal dooms Utah Royals in 1-0 loss at Gotham FC
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 22 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Royals conceded a goal in the opening three minutes for the second week in a row and were unable to find an equalizer on the road at Gotham FC in a 1-0 loss Sunday.
RSL clinches playoff spot, settles for 3-3 draw after early lead against Portland
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 21 - 11:38 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of teams on opposite ends of the playoff picture battled for more than 90 minutes to a 3-3 draw Saturday night at America First Field.
Julio's highlight reel brace earns RSL 3-2 home win over Dallas
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 18 - 10:50 p.m. | Save Story
Teams from Texas have not been kind to Real Salt Lake recently, but Wednesday's match may have exorcised some demons.
Watercooler Talk: Battle of the Brothers, blown leads and players to buy stock in early
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 15 - 10:58 p.m. | Save Story
Host Caleb Turner breaks down the weekend's sporting events from American football to the original football and hands out some winners and losers.
Second half rally not enough in 2-1 Utah Royals loss to San Diego
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 14 - 10:53 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Royals picked up their second consecutive one-goal loss in a 2-1 home defeat against the San Diego Wave Saturday at America First Field.
Arango's return not enough in 5th straight RSL loss in Houston
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 9:19 p.m. | Save Story
The Claret and Cobalt lost their fifth-straight match in the Space City Saturday in a 4-1 defeat to the Dynamo.
Utah Sports Hall of Fame inducts 5 new legends: A night of reflection and legacy
Ella Peterson, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:24 p.m. | Save Story
The 2024 Utah Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrated the outstanding careers of five iconic figures in Utah's sporting history.
Utah Royals fall short in 1-0 road loss to Kansas City
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 7 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Royals were able to hold Kansas City scoreless in the first half and even led 4-3 in shots on target, but it didn't take long into the second half for the law of averages to take effect.
Utah Royals part ways with pair of Olympians
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
As the new faces of the Utah Royals make their mark on the team, the club has decided to let others depart for more fruitful opportunities elsewhere.
Watercooler Talk: College football week 1, high school upsets, soccer home stretch approaching
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 1 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
Short, sweet and casual snippets you can pop on before bed or while you're in the shower to give you a couple of talking points and just enough sports knowledge to get invited back to your fantasy football league.
Utah Royals win consecutive games for 1st time this season with 3-1 victory in Houston
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 31 - 11:33 p.m. | Save Story
The NWSL's last-place team as of kickoff on Saturday came away with a 3-1 win to get back-to-back victories for the first time this season.
RSL rights ship with 2-0 win over New England in Arango's absence
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 31 - 11:01 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake almost went three halves without scoring a goal, but Anderson Julio ended the drought just short with a game-winner in first-half stoppage time.
New signings not enough for RSL in 2-0 loss to last-place San Jose
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 24 - 10:48 p.m. | Save Story
The game extended RSL's clean sheet drought to eight matches in MLS play with the last shutout coming on June 15 in a 0-0 draw.
Fresh faces inject new energy for Utah Royals in 2-1 win over Bay FC
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 23 - 11:09 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Royals returned to NWSL play at America First Field on Friday against fellow expansion team Bay FC after a six-week break for the Olympics.
NWSL players eliminate draft, increase player protections in new CBA
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 22 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
The NWSL Players Association announced Monday a new collective bargaining agreement was reached with the league that will immediately go into effect.
Sentnor scores twice in 3-0 Utah Royals friendly win over Crystal Palace
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 16 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
A scoreless first half after nearly three weeks away gave way to a breakout second half for the Utah Royals Friday in a warm-up friendly ahead of the home stretch of the NWSL season.
Utah Royals sign 10th international player ahead of return to action
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 14 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
Canadian forward Cloe Lacasse is the third major international addition of the summer for the Royals after Mina Tanaka and Claudia Zornoza joined in July.
Andres Gomez reportedly departing RSL in top 10 MLS sale all-time
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 11 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
Colombian winger Andres Gomez has likely played his last game in Utah after multiple sources reported the 21-year-old is headed to French club Stade Rennais.
RSL eliminated from Leagues Cup in 3-0 shutout in Houston
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 5 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Houston scored all three of its goals in the first half and withstood the return of RSL MVP candidate Chicho Arango in the second half to take first place in Group H.
Report: RSL goes all in with biggest move of summer transfer window
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 5 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake made its fourth and biggest move of the summer transfer window Monday ahead of the MLS home stretch.
RSL opens Leagues Cup play with 2-1 home win over Atlas
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 1 - 10:16 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake had some rust to shake off after a 12-day break from games, but a brilliant team goal just before halftime did the trick.
Utah Royals continue upward trajectory with 5-1 win over Tijuana in Summer Cup
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated July 31 - 11:25 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Royals had one goal in the entire month of June, but July's tally is up to 10 after a 5-1 win over Liga MX Femenil club Tijuana Wednesday.
Royals in Paris: Tanaka scores, Henry captains as Japan, France advance to Olympic quarters
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 31 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
Four Utah Royals went to the Olympics and two advanced to the quarterfinals after the final day of group play on Wednesday.
Utah Royals score season-best 3 goals in Summer Cup win over Portland
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated July 27 - 11:16 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Royals starting forward Hannah Betfort had two shots on goal in the first four minutes and scored her first goal of the season on the second with a quick flick off a cross from captain Paige Monaghan.
RSL kicks off summer transfer window with winger signings
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake wasted little time when the MLS summer transfer window opened on July 18.
Guide to watch Utah Royals at the Paris Olympics
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Four members of the Utah Royals are in Paris with four women's national teams ready to compete for gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Late penalty after weather delay gives Colorado bragging rights in 3-2 rivalry win over RSL
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 20 - 11:47 p.m. | Save Story
The Rocky Mountain Cup will be staying in Colorado for the first time since 2020.
Tucker's goal not enough in 2-1 Utah Royals loss at Seattle in Summer Cup start
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated July 19 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Royals got two cracks at the Seattle Reign on the road in the last two weeks and could not come up with a win on either trip.
RSL's Luna replaces Arango on MLS All-Star team
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 1:39 p.m. | Save Story
Chicho Arango is suspended from the 2024 MLS All-Star Game, but the league chose to go with another Real Salt Lake Star for his replacement.
RSL draws 1-1 with fellow West leader LAFC despite Arango, Gomez suspensions
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Updated July 17 - 11:37 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake faced its first test without All-Star leader Chicho Arango after his four-match suspension was announced Monday and came away with a point in a 1-1 draw.
RSL's Arango suspended for 3 games, All-Star Game for 'violating anti-harassment policy'
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted July 15 - 3:56 p.m. | Save Story
Major League Soccer announced a four-game suspension Monday for Real Salt Lake forward Chicho Arango for "violating the MLS Anti-Harassment Policy."
