Real Salt Lake Team News - Soccer

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

16 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Aiden Hezarkhani, Ariath Piol score goals to lead Real Salt Lake to 2-1 victory over Sounders

Teenager Aiden Hezarkhani scored his first career goal, Ariath Piol scored early in the second half and Real Salt Lake continued to dominate the Sounders at home with a 2-1 victory

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Morgan Guilavogui - Bench option against Seattle Guilavogui (not injury related) is on the bench for Saturday's matchup versus Seattle Sounders.

Impact Guilavogui could appear for the first time as an RSL player following his transfer from Ligue 1 side Lens. He previously operated as a winger and striker in France but has scored only one goal in official games since August. Still, he should be a useful asset for his new club, threatening Zach Booth's time on the pitch.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Engel - Makes starting lineup Saturday Engel (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Seattle Sounders.

Impact Engel started the season with an injury but regained enough health to feature from kickoff in the second week. The defender has been selected over Sam Junqua to feature as part of a back three alongside Philip Quinton and Justen Glad. During the previous campaign, Engel produced 52 clearances, 26 interceptions and 28 tackles while delivering two assists in 14 appearances when playing in a central spot.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Led by their hometown hero, Sounders travel to Real Salt Lake Deadspin | Led by their hometown hero, Sounders travel to Real Salt Lake

1 DAY AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

DeAndre Yedlin - Suffers injury Yedlin is out for the time being due to a hamstring injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Yedlin is hitting the sidelines just a match into the season, with a hamstring injury leaving him out for an undisclosed period. Unfortunately, this will force a change, with Philip Quinton as a potential replacement. The hope will be that injuries aren't a constant issue for the defender, as he is past his years of prime play.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Victor Olatunji - Remains out Olatunji (eye) is out for the time being due to his injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Olatunji won't make it once again after he was dealt an eye injury, with a return still unknown for the forward. He was questionable for the season opener, so the hope will be a return is not far after he was almost an option a week ago.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zavier Gozo: Meet Real Salt Lake's next young star | MLSSoccer.com As he steps into the national-broadcast spotlight of Matchday 2’s Walmart Saturday Showdown between Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC (...

2 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Real Salt Lake vs. Seattle Sounders: Everything to know for Walmart Saturday Showdown | MLSSoccer.com A Western Conference clash awaits when Real Salt Lake host Seattle Sounders FC for Matchday 2's Walmart Saturday Showdown.

4 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Luca Moisa - Earns start Moisa had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Moisa's first ever MLS match was also his first ever start, playing in 72 minutes on Saturday. He created one chance with once clearance and a block made. At just 17-years old, the midfielder could remain an essential part of the attack, but may not remain an every day starter as he will need more time to develop.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Solans - Makes MLS debut Solans recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Solans made his league debut Saturday with an appearance off the bench for Real Salt Lake. The young 22 year old will likely see playing time off the bench with little experience playing in recent seasons.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aiden Hezarkhani - Earns first MLS start Hezarkhani had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Hezarkhani started his first ever MLS match on Saturday, recording six crosses with four corners in a solid effort vs Vancouver. At 18-years old, the forward still has a lot of developing, however is expected to remain on the first team as a solid depth option for Salt Lake in 2026.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Cabral - Solid effort in loss Rafael recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Rafael had a solid performance, despite allowing one goal and taking the loss Saturday. It was still a strong start to the campaign, coming off an impressive 2025 year that involved 101 saves in 35 appearances, allowing 52 goals with seven clean sheets.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aziel Jackson scores a goal, Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 in season opener

Aziel Jackson scored a goal in his debut for Vancouver and the Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 in the season opener for both teams

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Victor Olatunji - Questionable against Vancouver Olatunji (eye) is questionable for Saturday's season opener against Vancouver, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Olatunji is trending toward questionable for Saturday's season opener against Vancouver as he battles an eye issue. The striker is lining up as a true game-time decision and will likely have to pass a late fitness check before the coaching staff gives him the final green light. If he cannot suit up, it would be a significant setback for Real Salt Lake, given he locked down a starting role immediately after arriving in the summer window and is projected to carry that same workload into the 2026 MLS season. In that scenario, Jesus Barea or Marcos Zambrano would be in line for increased minutes, especially with Morgan Guilavogui unavailable for non-injury reasons.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

Ranking the five best new MLS kits, according to FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas.

FEBRUARY 21 • FOX SPORTS

New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

Diego Luna - Picks up knee injury Luna (knee) is questionable for Saturday's match against Vancouver, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Luna will need to test himself Saturday before making the lineup, currently listed as questionable. This could be a major loss for the club with the midfielder set to start in the attack. The club may turn to Tyler Wolff or Pablo Ruiz to start in his place, missing numerous players in the midfield already.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Engel - Late call Saturday Engel (knee) is questionable for Saturday's match against Vancouver, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Engel is going to need some testing Saturday, as the defender has been dealt an injury to his knee. The defender just moved over from Middlesbrough, so it will be interesting to see what role he holds, likely to be signed as a starter, but potentially not seeing that spot immediately.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Emeka Eneli - Won't make opener Eneli (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Vancouver, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Eneli is not with his team as they start the season due to a knee injury, a major blow for the club. This comes after he started in 19 of his 29 appearances last season, recording one assist in his time on the field. Noel Caliskan, Luca Moisa and Diego Luna are instead likely to lead the midfield week one.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | MLS opener vs. RSL is part of Whitecaps' busy early stretch Deadspin | MLS opener vs. RSL is part of Whitecaps' busy early stretch

FEBRUARY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps v Real Salt Lake: Sorensen happy to juggle multiple competitions The Vancouver Whitecaps have already started their continental campaign, and they take on Real Salt Lake in MLS on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2026 Season Preview | MLSSoccer.com 2026 Schedule - First game/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 7:30 pm ET vs. Real Salt Lake - Full schedule - Watch on Apple TV

FEBRUARY 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Real Salt Lake acquire Juan Manuel Sanabria from Atlético San Luis | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake have acquired midfielder/defender Juan Manuel Sanabria from LIGA MX side Atlético San Luis,...

FEBRUARY 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs

The season's new MLS kits include new sharp designs to lean into each team's local identity and culture.

FEBRUARY 10 • FOX SPORTS

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs

Juan Sanabria - Transfers to Real Salt Lake Sanabria has joined Real Salt Lake after leaving Liga MX team Atletico San Luis for the 2026 MLS season, his new club announced Tuesday.

Impact Sanabria is finally moving to Real Salt Lake following a lengthy negotiation and should be ready to play in the opening weeks of the season. The versatile player started his career in Atletico Madrid in Spain but was sent to San Luis since 2021. He converted from central midfielder to left-back, the latter position being where he played most in recent campaigns. He was in great form with two goals and five assists over his last 12 Liga MX appearances.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

REAL SALT LAKE NEWS

NEWS

SCHEDULE

STANDINGS

ROSTER

VIDEOS

STATS

ODDS

Aiden Hezarkhani, Ariath Piol score goals to lead Real Salt Lake to 2-1 victory over Sounders

Aziel Jackson scores a goal, Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 in season opener

New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs