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Zavier Gozo, Real Salt Lake keep up hot start over Kansas City

Zavier Gozo had a goal and an assist on Saturday afternoon to help Real Salt Lake earn a 3-1 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City. Diego Luna and Sergi Solans also scored for Salt Lake (4-1-1, 13 points), which extended its unbeaten streak to five games.

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Alexi Lalas Backs Diego Luna as Pochettino Leaves Him Out of USMNT Squad

USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino revealed the USMNT roster for the March friendly matches against Belgium and Portugal last week. Pochettino's latest USMNT sqaud includes players from the MLS and players who are in Europe.

Diego Luna's Post After USMNT's World Cup Kit Reveal Going Viral

Diego Luna sparked hype for USMNT fans as the World Cup is less than three months away. The attacking midfielder posed with the new USMNT World Cup jersey on his Instagram.

Real Salt Lake gets another chance to prove hot start is no fluke

Real Salt Lake looks to win three straight games in MLS play for the first time since last July on Saturday when it hosts an Austin FC side that has struggled in its previous trips to Utah.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 28

Aiden Hezarkhani, Ariath Piol score to lead Real Salt Lake past Sounders

Young players Aiden Hezarkhani and Ariath Piol scored and veteran goalkeeper Rafael Cabral made eight saves, as Real Salt Lake won its home opener 2-1 over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night in Sandy, Utah.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 21

Whitecaps win opener over Real Salt Lake behind Aziel Jackson goal

The Vancouver Whitecaps topped visiting Real Salt Lake 1-0 behind a goal from Aziel Jackson on Saturday night to open the MLS regular season. Jackson scored early in the second half for Vancouver, which has won three straight over Salt Lake dating back to last season and is 13-5-1 at home against its Western Conference foe.

Diego Luna Breaks Silence on Choosing USMNT Over Mexico

Diego Luna is one of the biggest talents in Major League Soccer right now. The Real Salt Lake No. 10 is ready for the 2026 season and spoke about it on

Deandre Yedlin News / Field Level Media / November 3

Real Salt Lake sign D DeAndre Yedlin through 2027

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 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.

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 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.

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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 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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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.

RSL Football Holdings, including Utah Royals, sold to Miller family

Utah Royals FC and Real Salt Lake announced Friday that majority ownership of RSL Football Holdings has been acquired by the Miller family and Miller Sports & Entertainment, with David Blitzer staying on as the second-largest shareholder.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / March 17, 2025

Luna brings winning work ethic to Pochettino's USMNT

Diego Luna brings winning work ethic to Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT

Getting Pochettino to crack a smile on the field isn't necessarily easy — but last January, in his first official cap for the USMNT, 21-year-old attacking midfielder Diego Luna managed it.

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