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Real Salt Lake signed defender DeAndre Yedlin to a contract extension through 2027 with an option for 2028, the club announced Monday. The 32-year-old right back joined RSL in a trade with FC Cincinnati on Aug.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 23

Portland exorcises wild-card demons to advance in MLS playoffs

Portland exorcises its wild-card demons to advance in MLS playoffs

The Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake, 3-1, in the Western Conference wild-card game to seal its spot in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs.

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Real Salt Lake News / Field Level Media / October 17

Real Salt Lake stares down must-win scenario vs. St. Louis City

After nearly eight months of matches, the MLS season has reached Decision Day. For Real Salt Lake, it's a simple scenario: Win and you're in. Tie or lose and you might be out of luck.

Real Salt Lake News / Field Level Media / October 9

Short-handed Real Salt Lake scrap for playoff position vs. Seattle

Both teams will be short-handed when Real Salt Lake visit the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night with an eye toward joining the hosts in the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 3

Rapids, Real Salt Lake clash in key West playoff-race battle

A massive Rocky Mountain showdown is on tap for Saturday night as host Real Salt Lake faces the Colorado Rapids in Sandy, Utah. With three matches remaining, Salt Lake (11-16-4, 37 points) sits in 11th place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference, one point behind both the ninth-place San Jose Earthquakes and 10th-place FC Dallas.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 28

Real Salt Lake beat Austin FC squad focused on U.S. Open Cup

Braian Ojeda and DeAndre Yedlin both scored over an eight-minute stretch bridging the first and second halves and Victor Olatunji added a late insurance goal as Real Salt Lake defeated Austin FC 3-1 on Saturday in a key, late-season Western Conference match in Sandy, Utah.

Denis Bouanga News / Field Level Media / September 22

Denis Bouanga's hat trick lifts LAFC over Real Salt Lake

Denis Bouanga scored his second hat trick in three games to make some unique MLS history and lift LAFC to a 4-1 victory over visiting Real Salt Lake on Sunday evening.

Diego Luna News / Athlon Sports / September 15

USMNT's Diego Luna Makes Raw Mental Health Admission– 'Locked the Door & Cried'

The current USMNT has many young stars in the sqaud, and one of he players that could be part of the roster for the 2026 World Cup is Diego Luna. The attacking midfielder made a nem for himself in the 2025 Gold Cup.

Real Salt Lake News / Field Level Media / September 11

Real Salt Lake extend GK Rafael Cabral through 2027

Real Salt Lake signed goalkeeper Rafael Cabral to a contract extension through the 2027 season on Thursday. The deal includes a club option for 2028 for the 35-year-old Brazilian, who has stood out in his first season in MLS.

Diego Luna News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Diego Luna Admits Underperforming In MLS: 'Not Scoring Enough'

USMNT 2025 Gold Cup star Diego Luna is unhappy with how he has performed in the second part of the season. After scoring three goals in two knockout matches to help the national team reach the tournament final, Luna returned to Real Salt Lake—but not the way he wanted to.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / August 26

Key takeaways from the USMNT's crucial September roster

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino released his 22-man roster for two upcoming international friendlies on Tuesday. Here are the key takeaways from his crucial pre-World Cup roster selection:

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Soccer News / Field Level Media / August 21

CF Montreal trade for Real Salt Lake D Bode Hidalgo

Defender Bode Hidalgo, an occasional starter for Real Salt Lake this season, was traded to CF Montreal on Thursday. In exchange, RSL received $200,000 in 2025 general allocation money (GAM), up to another $150,000 in conditional GAM and a 2026 second-round draft pick.

Deandre Yedlin News / Field Level Media / August 21

Real Salt Lake acquire D DeAndre Yedlin from Cincinnati

Real Salt Lake acquired veteran U.S. men's national team defender DeAndre Yedlin from FC Cincinnati on Thursday. In exchange for the 32-year-old right back, Cincinnati receives $304,700 in 2025 general allocation money.

Real Salt Lake News / Field Level Media / August 6

Real Salt Lake acquire Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji

Real Salt Lake acquired Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji from Czech top-flight side Sparta Prague on Wednesday. Olatunji, 25, arrives for a reported $2.5 million transfer fee and is under contract through June 2028 with options for the rest of 2028 and all of 2029.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / August 7

Coach flips script for aspiring USMNT players

Go to Europe. That's long been the refrain for any American soccer player hoping to make his debut with the U.S. Men's National Team. Go to Europe, sign with a recognizable club in a recognizable league, train with a top coach and don't worry about whether or not you're a consistent starter.

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Manchester United aims to deal fresh blow to Newcastle in striker chase

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Soccer News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Diego Luna Reveals How USMNT Blocked Out the Noise After Pulisic’s Gold Cup Snub

Diego Luna stepped into the spotlight during the Gold Cup, wearing the iconic number 10 shirt that previously belonged to Christian Pulisic. In a recent interview on the Unfiltered Soccer podcast with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Luna opened up about how he handled Pulisic’s off-field drama and whether it impacted the team during the tournament.

Real Salt Lake News / Field Level Media / August 1

Real Salt Lake acquire Brazilian striker Rwan Cruz

Real Salt Lake acquired striker Rwan Cruz on loan Friday from Brazilian Serie A squad Botafogo. The 24-year-old Brazilian will occupy a designated player spot and the loan runs through June 2026.

Braian Ojeda News / Field Level Media / July 27

Braian Ojeda scores late for Real Salt Lake win over Earthquakes

Braian Ojeda's 81st-minute goal gave Real Salt Lake a 2-1 win over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night in Sandy, Utah. Josef Martinez had put San Jose ahead in the 51st minute, but an own goal from Jamar Ricketts allowed Salt Lake to equalize in the 57th minute.

Why Is IShowSpeed Participating In the 2025 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge Alongside Dempsey & Diego Luna?

One of the world’s most famous streamers, IShowSpeed, will participate in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge alongside former USMNT star Clint Dempsey and 2025 Gold Cup sensation Diego Luna.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Diego Luna Wants Cristiano Ronaldo To Rival Lionel Messi In MLS

Diego Luna was selected for the MLS All-Star Game for the second straight year—and now he wants Cristiano Ronaldo to join Major League Soccer. In an interview with Bleacher Report, the Real Salt Lake star revealed he’d love to see Ronaldo playing in the league.

Real Salt Lake News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Diego Luna’s Powerful Words for James Rodriguez Go Viral Before All-Star Match'

All-Star Week is here—and the biggest stars from Liga MX are set to face off against MLS’s best. In the past, the Mexican domestic league featured top talent, but now it boasts a “Real Madrid 2.0” vibe, with James Rodríguez and Sergio Ramos reuniting on the pitch.