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Has green card, still doubtful Ruiz (visa) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Seattle despite receiving his green card, Lucas Muller reports.

Impact Ruiz is a doubt Saturday even though he has received his green card, as he has yet to train and get up to match fitness. With Jasper Loffelsend receiving a two-match ban it remains to be seen what the defensive midfield pairing will look like Saturday.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting on green card Ruiz will miss Saturday's season opener against the Whitecaps as he's still in Argentina waiting for his green card, KSL Sports' Caleb Turner reported Friday.

Impact Ruiz should once again be a regular in RSL's XI this season once he sorts out his immigration status. Jasper Loffelsend and Jasper Loffelsend are likely to start in midfield until he's eligible to return.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in playoff loss Ruiz made a clearance, an interception and took a shot in the penalty shootout defeat against Austin FC in Round One of the playoffs.

Impact Ruiz had his most prolific season in MLS in 2022, tallying two goals and four assists across 30 appearances (29 starts) from midfield. The 23-year-old remains one of the first names in XI for RSL whenever he's available heading into the next campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses PK versus Cincinnati Ruiz had one shot on goal, created one chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (both won) and missed a penalty during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Ruiz was back at the starting Xi after being an unused substitute on the previous match but couldn't leverage the opportunity. The midfielder wasn't as impactful as he's used to be on the attacking end, and, to make things worse, missed a penalty that would've given his side a 2-1 lead during first half's stoppage time. After a strong start of campaign, Ruiz is having lots of ups and downs as of late and will try to bounce back during Oct. 1 visit to LA Galaxy.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Ruiz took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Ruiz put in a solid shift in midfield on Saturday but his side had to settle for a draw with Vancouver after Julian Gressel's late equalizer.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC takes win streak into match against Real Salt Lake

Los Angeles FC is looking to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Real Salt Lake looks to end road losing streak in game against the San Jose Earthquakes

Real Salt Lake visits the San Jose Earthquakes looking to end a three-game road skid

JULY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes five shots in home loss Ruiz hauled in five shots (two on target), two chances created, three crosses (one accurate) and 72 passes completed in Saturday's 1-0 loss to FC Dallas.

Impact Ruiz has been on the front foot a lot of late mounting eight shots and a goal over his past two matches alone. He's also added five chances created and five crosses over that stint and seems to be in a terrific form at the moment.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in win Ruiz scored one goal on three shots (two on target) during Sunday's 3-0 win over Kansas City.

Impact Ruiz scored a goal in the 64th minute to put away the second goal of the match for Salt Lake. With one goal, one assist and five chances created in his last three matches, Ruiz is starting to play in top form. If he is able to keep his consistency and stay in his top form, Ruiz is likely to improve his minutes moving forward.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cordova, Real Salt Lake beat Sporting KC 3-0

Zac MacMath stopped the one shot he faced while Sergio Cordova scored as Real Salt Lake earned a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City

JULY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Sends in two crosses at Atlanta Ruiz sent in two inaccurate crosses during Wednesday's 2-1 loss at Atlanta.

Impact Ruiz had a quiet outing and could not log any relevent stats outside the two crosses before subbing off during halftime. The midfielder has one goal and four assists in the season, though, and has been a regular starter so far. He will look to bounce back against Sporting KC on Sunday.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One less corner than Savarino Ruiz attempted three corner kicks during a 0-0 draw Saturday versus Columbus.

Impact Ruiz was Real Salt Lake's main corner-kick specialist from February to June. However, the team finally started its May 4 signing Jefferson Savarino this month. He logged more corner-kick attempts than those Ruiz recorded Saturday. If the acquisition regularly starts in place of Maikel Chang, Ruiz's future corner rate could decrease.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Ruiz (personal) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Columbus.

Impact Ruiz is in the starting XI after returning to the Salt Lake team. It's uncertain what the person reasons were but the midfielder should be fully fit and available for a full 90 during Saturday's match.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from squad Ruiz missed Sunday's clash with San Jose for personal reasons.

Impact It's not immediately clear if Ruiz will be back in time to play against Columbus on Saturday. If Ruiz does miss out, Scott Caldwell should maintain his place in the starting XI playing in central midfield alongside Jasper Loffelsend. Prior to his absence, Luiz was playing a less defensive role which saw him generate two assists, 17 crosses (six accurate) and 12 corners in his last five contests.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Montreal Ruiz took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against CF Montreal. He also made an interception and won four of five tackles in the match, and he created three chanc...

Impact Ruiz returned from a yellow card suspension Sunday and put in an excellent performances on both sides of the ball, and he grabbed his third assist of the season in setting up Justen Glad from a corner kick. He will want to have a similar impact next weekend against the Dynamo, which are currently seventh in the Western Conference table.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake gets 2 second-half goals, beats Montreal 2-1

Justen Glad and Sergio Córdova scored in a 12-minute span in the second half, leading Real Salt Lake to a 2-1 win over CF Montreal on Sunday

MAY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Suspended against Austin Ruiz will miss Saturday's clash against Austin FC with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Ruiz picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat to Nashville, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match. Scott Caldwell is likely to replace him in midfield for the game.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Los Angeles Ruiz took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Galaxy. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of two tackles in the match, and he created...

Impact Ruiz's corner kick early in the second half on Saturday found Marcelo Silva's head and he slotted home for the game's only goal. This was Ruiz's second assist of the season and he's always a creative threat when he takes the corner kicks.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Silva, MacMath, video review lead RSL past LA Galaxy 1-0

Marcelo Silva, Zac MacMath and a late video review led Real Salt Lake to a 1-0 victory over the LA Galaxy in MLS action

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Converts penalty in draw Ruiz scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (one accurate) and making two tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Colorado.

Impact Ruiz found the back of the net in the 45th minute, converting a penalty to score the opening goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while he led RSL in crosses and tackles in the draw.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abubakar's equalizer lifts Rapids to 1-1 tie with RSL

Lalas Abubakar scored the game-tying goal for the Colorado Rapids in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake

APRIL 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Plays well on offense and defense Ruiz had two shots (neither on goal), four crosses, seven tackles, three corners and created one chance in the 2-1 victory over Nashville SC on Saturday.

Impact Midfielders have the potential to breakout on either side of the pitch, and Ruiz seems to do that consistently. He is an aggressive shooter, crosser and tackler who manages to consistently put up numbers across the board. His aggressive play may be the key to winning the next match against Sporting Kansas City.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake and Houston play to scoreless tie in opener

The Houston Dynamo FC and Real Salt Lake played to a scoreless tie in a Major League Soccer opener

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Real Salt Lake, Seattle Sounders FC play to 2-2 draw thanks to Pablo Ruiz 85' goal

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Takes two shots against Portland Ruiz took two shots and won two of two tackles in last weekend's 2-0 defeat against the Timbers in the Western Conference Final. He also made two clearances and three interceptions...

Impact Ruiz took a step up in defensive midfield this season, keeping three clean sheets and assisting two goals in 32 MLS appearances (27 starts). The 22-year-old was a key player during Salt Lake's unexpected playoff run and he will want to build off of this campaign in 2022.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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