BRAIAN OJEDA NEWS

Contract option exercised Ojeda's option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.

Impact Ojeda will return to Real Salt Lake for the 2026 season after that his option was exercised. The midfielder has been an undisputed starting figure of the midfield of RSL since three seasons now and will hold that role next season as well. In 2025, Ojeda contributed two goals from 36 shots and created 25 chances in 31 appearances.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake ties St. Louis City 2-2 to earn final postseason spot in Western Conference

João Klauss scored in the 88th minute and St. Louis City rallied to tie Real Salt Lake 2-2 to close out the regular season

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Hartel leads Saint Louis City SC against Real Salt Lake

Marcel Hartel leads Saint Louis City SC into a matchup with Real Salt Lake following a two-goal performance against Austin

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders play Real Salt Lake after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the Portland Timbers 1-0, the Seattle Sounders play Real Salt Lake

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Summoned for Paraguay Ojeda was called up by Paraguay and will miss Saturday's trip to Seattle.

Impact Ojeda was called up for national team duty and is out for penultimate match of the regular season. The midfielder is a crucial part of the starting XI, going the full 90 in the last two matches. He should be back available for the finale against St. Louis.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids try to end road losing streak in game against Real Salt Lake

The Colorado Rapids visit Real Salt Lake trying to end a three-game road skid

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Start and goal Ojeda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Austin FC.

Impact For the month of September, Ojeda was a regular fixture in Real Salt Lake's starting XI. In his fourth appearance this month, he logged a goal, giving himself multiple goals this season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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 la...

SEPTEMBER 28 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Scores winner as sub Braian Ojeda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Ojeda subbed on in the second half and scored the game-winner in the 81st minute with his first goal in the season. The midfielder logged only his third appearance off bench, to go with 18 starts so far.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Braian Ojeda scores 1st goal of season, Real Salt Lake beats Earthquakes 2-1

Braian Ojeda scored his first goal of the season to help Real Salt Lake beat the Earthquakes 2-1 and extend San Jose’s winless streak to six games

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Serves ban Ojeda is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward.

Impact Ojeda has served his one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation, sitting out against Real Salt Lake. That said, he is now an option again, ready to take the field. He has started in 17 of his 19 appearances this season and will likely see the start again soon.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Ojeda had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.

Impact Ojeda picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, resulting in a suspension against Portland on Wednesday. He has yet to find the scoresheet this season, appearing 19 times (17 starts), totaling 19 shots (five on target), 25 tackles and 21 clearances.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus St. Louis Ojeda (not injury related) is on the bench in Saturday's contest against St. Louis City.

Impact Ojeda could bounce back after being excluded from two MLS matches, challenging Pablo Ruiz in the holding midfield zone. The Paraguayan is a regular starter when fully fit, so he should eventually regain his priority spot. Even though he rarely scores or assists, he can deliver defensive production and occasional attacking contributions through passes and long balls.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake plays Sporting Kansas City after shutout victory

A game after shutting out D.C

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Out without injury Ojeda (not injury related) is out for Saturday's clash with D.C. United, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Ojeda isn't an option for Saturday's clash with out an injury. It's not clear what the issue is for the midfielder, but with so many other players out someone like Diogo Goncalves could be brought into the starting XI for Saturday's clash.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in loss Ojeda had three off-target shots and created two chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss against LA Galaxy.

Impact Ojeda didn't have the defensive numbers he's used to put up but on the other hand he made most of the room he was given to support the offense, finishing a lot of plays while also creating for teammates. Due to his defensive-minded nature as a holding midfielder, Ojeda is not that reliable from a fantasy standpoint but more games like this could definitely make him deserve some consideration.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in loss Ojeda had five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Toronto FC.

Impact Ojeda started in midfield and contributed to Real Salt Lake's possession dominance, which stood at more than 67 percent during the match. He registered five shots, a season high for him, and created two chances without being able to find a goal contribution to win some points with his team. The midfielder will aim to maintain his influence in the midfield against San Diego on Saturday.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in 1-0 defeat Braian Ojeda recorded three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to FC Dallas.

Impact Ojeda attempted three shots as he tried to help his side from behind in their 1-0 defeat to FC Dallas. In his 415 minutes this season he is yet to post a goal involvement. His two shots on target in this game were his first of the season and he is year to create a chance.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Ojeda assisted once to go with zero corners and three chances created in Saturday's victory over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact On Saturday, Ojeda logged the assist to Real Salt Lake's lone goal, scored by Diego Luna. The former may not be offensively potent, but he will easily finish 2024 much better than his 2023. In 2024, Ojeda has two goals and three assists, two more for each than he logged the year before.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Saturday Ojeda assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 victory over New England Revolution. In addition, he was given...

Impact Ojeda showed all of his technical ability in this assist, as he flicked on a cross from Diogo Goncalves and ended up setting Philip Quinton's goal. This was Ojeda's first assist since early June, but the defensive midfielder continues to make an impact for Real Salt Lake despite his holding role. He has two goals and two assists across his last 11 league appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Atlanta United Ojeda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Ojeda netted in the 59th minute and gave Atlanta the lead of the game. He created two chances, completed a dribble and also contributed defensively with three interceptions, two tackles and two clearances. He has now scored in back-to-back games.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records goal Ojeda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Ojeda recorded his first career MLS goal to help the team get the win Wednesday. He's started five of the last six matches played in the defensive midfield, totaling a goal and an assist with six chances created, nine clearances and six tackles in that span.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrés Gómez, Braian Ojeda propel Real Salt Lake to 3-2 victory over Dynamo

Andrés Gómez had a goal and two assists, the second on Braian Ojeda’s first career goal to rally Real Salt Lake to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Dynamo

JULY 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Assists against Austin FC Ojeda assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 win versus Austin FC.

Impact Ojeda assisted Anderson Julio's goal in the 24th minute, marking his first goal involvement of the season. Defensively, he contributed with two tackles, two interceptions, and a clearance. Over the last five games, he has accumulated six tackles, five interceptions, and five clearances.

JUNE 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will return from suspension Ojeda completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Vancouver on March 23.

Impact Real Salt Lake are off this weekend, so Ojeda will have the chance to train for a full week before returning to the field. He should slot right back into the starting lineup.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE