ANDERSON JULIO NEWS

Starting Saturday Julio (international duty) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Julio is in the starting XI on Saturday after returning from international duty. The forward is getting his third start since falling out of favor in the starting XI. Diego Luna partners him in the attack with Jefferson Savarino on the sideline.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns national team call up Julio will not be available for RSL's next two games while he links up with the Ecuadorian National Team for upcoming friendlies on June 17 and 20.

Impact Julio started six of Salt Lake's first eight MLS matches this season before a slight leg injury he suffered in late April threw him off his rhythm a bit, but the 27-year-old has just received his first national team call up from Ecuador and will now miss upcoming league games against D.C. and St. Louis.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. Los Angeles Julio (undisclosed) is in Salt Lake's match day squad for Wednesday's clash against the Galaxy.

Impact Julio is back after missing the draw with Minnesota last weekend, and he could see some playing time off the bench Wednesday while Danny Musovski and Damir Kreilach get another start in the front-two.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Minnesota match Julio was not involved in last weekend's draw with Minnesota United for an undisclosed reason. He is not listed in RSL's injury report for Wednesday's clash against the Galaxy.

Impact Julio has made three league appearances (one start) since returning from a minor leg injury in mid-May, but he missed out on Saturday's Minnesota game as Danny Musovski and Damir Kreilach started up front in his absence.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots off bench vs. LAFC Julio (leg) subbed into Saturday's match against LAFC in the 59th minute, taking three shots (one on target) and creating a chance in the 3-0 defeat.

Impact Julio returned to action Saturday after missing RSL's last two MLS matches with an injury he suffered in late April. He will hope to be fit enough to make it back in the XI alongside Rubio Rubin in the front-two this week.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"Probable" to return Julio (leg) has been upgraded to "probable" in RSL's injury report to face LAFC on Saturday.

Impact Julio has missed Salt Lake's last two MLS games with a leg injury he suffered in late April, but he's closing in on a return to the squad. Danny Musovski and Bertin Jacquesson have both started alongside Rubio Rubin in the front-two in Julio's absence, while Andres Gomez and Damir Kreilach remain options as well if he's still not ready to make the XI.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Julio (leg) will face a fitness test in order to be available for Saturday's clash against the Dynamo, according to RSL's injury report for the match.

Impact Julio has missed Salt Lake's last two games in all competitions due to a leg injury he suffered against the Earthquakes a few weeks ago, but he could be a game time decision for the Houston match on Saturday.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against San Jose Julio was subbed out of Saturday's victory against the Earthquakes in the 25th minute after suffering an apparent leg injury. He took two shots (one on target) in the match before...

Impact Julio has started six of RSL's eight matches this season usually alongside Rubio Rubin in a front-two, a number that is already double the amount of starts he had in the entire 2022 campaign. Danny Musovski replaced him against San Jose, but Damir Kreilach would be another option to start in his place if necessary next weekend against the Sounders.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Anderson Julio scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Julio opened his 2023 account with a goal during Sunday's one-sided win. The forward has seen four starts in six matches, playing a consistent role in all six matches, even off the bench. Julio likely will see more limited playing time when Danny Musovki is fully fit and available once more.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second-half surge lifts Real Salt Lake over Charlotte 3-1

Pablo Ruiz, Anderson Julio and Jefferson Savarino scored goals over a six-minute span of the second half to rally Real Salt Lake to a 3-1 victory over Charlotte FC

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Creates five chances against STL Julio took two shots on target and created five chances in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against St. Louis City.

Impact Julio was back in the XI up front Saturday while Rubio Rubin was away on international duty, and he was very dangerous especially in the first half of the game before his side capitulated in the second period. Julio is likely to return to the bench once Rubin returns despite this performance.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Julio took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Whitecaps. He also made two interceptions and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Julio started up front against Vancouver on Saturday and performed fairly well until Danny Musovski replaced him in the 79th minute. Julio is likely to transition into the backup option behind new signing Andres Gomez as the season progresses.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Used sparingly by RSL Julio was an unused substitute in the penalty shootout defeat against Austin FC in Round One of the playoffs.

Impact Julio tallied three goals and an assist in 20 MLS appearances (three starts) this season as Salt Lake's de facto fourth option up front behind Sergio Cordova, Jefferson Savarino and Rubio Rubin.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio helps Real Salt Lake earn 1-1 draw with Dallas

Anderson Julio scored in the 69th minute to help Real Salt Lake earn a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas

AUGUST 28, 2022 • Associated Press

On bench against Kansas City Julio (quadriceps) is in Salt Lake's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Sporting KC.

Impact Julio was not involved in the mid-week defeat against Atlanta United, but he is fit enough to return to the squad on Sunday and could see some playing time off the bench.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against SKC Julio (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's match against Sporting KC, according to Lucas Mueller of RSL Soapbox.

Impact Julio missed the midweek loss to Atlanta after picking up the injury July 10 against Colorado and he could be back Sunday. With a bad injury history in the present campaign, it's worth waiting a little longer to see if Julio will be ready. In his absence, Justin Meram should continue to rack up minutes.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Atlanta Julio (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash against Atlanta United, according to RSL's injury report.

Impact Julio had to sub out of Saturday's draw against Colorado early in the first half with a quad strain, and he will miss Wednesday's match as well now. Saturday's game had been his first start of the season since returning to Salt Lake in April.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early in draw Julio left after just 15 minutes of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Colorado.

Impact Julio has played just six times all season and recently scored in the loss to Minnesota United, but he didn't make it long into his first start before picking up another issue. Justin Meram, who scored Saturday, replaced Julio during this contest and could remain in the lineup for Wednesday's trip to Atlanta. Depending on the nature of the injury, Julio could be out for at least a week or two, though there isn't much known yet.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets off bench Anderson Julio scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 3-2 defeat versus Minnesota United.

Impact Julio scored his first goal of the campaign off the bench during Sunday's defeat. The striker hasn't been a consistent option in any way, with only 89 minutes played across five appearances despite his goal and assist in that time. Julio will hope to find more playing time against Colorado next time out, but it's likely he finds himself back on the bench.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets eight minutes in return Julio (hamstring) played eight minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Vancouver.

Impact Julio was back in the squad Saturday after missing the last two contests with a hamstring tweak. No matter, it looks like he'll have the same role as a season ago when the majority of his appearances came off the bench, though he had nine goals in 33 appearances last campaign.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Montreal Julio (hamstring) will miss Sunday's clash against CF Montreal, RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni confirmed this week.

Impact Julio picked up a hamstring injury in last weekend's win over Austin FC, just his second appearance since rejoining the club in late April. He will miss at least one game while he recovers, but the injury isn't expected to be serious.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist, comes off injured Julio assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Austin FC, but he had to come off in the 96th minute with a hamstring injury.

Impact Julio subbed into Saturday's game just after the hour mark, and he set up Andrew Brody's late winner to complete his side's comeback over Austin. But he also suffered an injury in the dying stages, and will now be questionable for next weekend's clash against Montreal.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to RSL permanently Julio has signed a three-year contract with Real Salt Lake after transferring on a permanent basis from Atletico San Luis, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Julio scored nine goals in 33 MLS appearances (11 starts) last season while on-loan with Salt Lake, and the 25-year-old now returns on a permanent deal from the Liga MX side. RSL have endured an injury-riddled 2022 so far, so Julio's return could give them momentum until the squad gets closer to fitness.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from loan Julio's loan to Real Salt Lake has ended, and he will return to Atletico San Luis at the turn of the year if no new deal is agreed upon.

Impact Julio tallied nine goals and an assist in 33 MLS appearances (11 starts) while on-loan in Salt Lake. He is in talks with the club about a potential new contract, but if nothing materializes then the 25-year-old will return to Liga MX at the end of the year.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE