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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

10 HOURS AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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 acquire Colombian defender Juan José Arias | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake have acquired defender Juan José Arias on loan from Colombian top-flight side Atlético Nacio...

FEBRUARY 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Juan Jose Arias - Loaned to RSL Arias has been loaned to Real Salt Lake from Atletico Nacional.

Impact Arias is off to the MLS this season as he signs with RSL on loan, with the defender loaned to the club until July and holding the option to permanently sign with the club. The 22-year-old is a decent prospect with 75 games to his professional career already, a defensive option with promise. He will now have to build a role with the club, as they do have their starting defenders returning for another season, more of a depth option to start.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake sign DP forward Morgan Guilavogui | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake have acquired forward Morgan Guilavogui from French Ligue 1 side RC Lens, the club announced...

FEBRUARY 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Morgan Guilavogui - Transfers to Real Salt Lake Guilavogui has completed a transfer to Real Salt Lake from Lens, according to his former club.

Impact Guilavogui is off to MLS play for the next step in his career, with the club moving him to Real Salt Lake. This comes after he was limited this season and fell out of a starting role, with only three starts in 16 appearances. He joins RSL as a decent prospect due to his experience in Europe, potentially fighting for starting time after departures this season left holes in the attack and midfield.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake exercise buyout of Diogo Gonçalves | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Buyout Real Salt Lake have exercised a guaranteed contract buyout on midfielder Diogo Gonçalves, the club announced...

JANUARY 29 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Real Salt Lake, Rwan Cruz mutually terminate contract | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Mutual contract termination Real Salt Lake and forward Rwan Cruz have mutually terminated his contract, the club an...

JANUARY 27 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Real Salt Lake acquire Stijn Spierings from Brøndby IF | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake have acquired midfielder Stijn Spierings from Danish Superliga side Brøndby IF, the club ann...

JANUARY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Stijn Spierings - Signs with RSL Spierings has transferred to Real Salt Lake from Brondby IF, according to his new club.

Impact Spierings is off across the pond to join MLS play, leaving Denmark and Brondby to join RSL through the 2028 season. The 29-year-old joins with experience in the top flights, having played with Lens and Toulouse in Ligue 1. That said, with over 300 matches to go along with 48 goals and 46 assists in his career, the midfielder should push for a starting role immediately with his new club.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Engel - Signs with Real Salt Lake Engel has been acquired by Real Salt Lake from Middlesbrough and signed a contract through December 2028, with a club option for the 2028-29 MLS season, the club announced. "Lukas...

Impact Engel joins Utah ahead of his 11th professional season, bringing extensive international experience and reuniting with former FCC teammate DeAndre Yedlin while integrating into an evolving back line. The Danish left back has made 277 professional appearances across Denmark, England and the United States, spending most of his career in his home country before moving to Middlesbrough for the 2023/24 Championship season. He recorded two goals and four assists in 53 matches for The Boro.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake acquire Lukas Engel from Middlesbrough | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake have acquired defender Lukas Engel from EFL Championship side Middlesbrough, the club announ...

JANUARY 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Real Salt Lake sign homegrowns Dillon, Riquelme & Rocío | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake have signed three academy players - midfielders Griffin Dillon and Antonio Riquelme, and for...

JANUARY 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Real Salt Lake acquire midfielder Zach Booth | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake have acquired midfielder Zach Booth on loan from Eredivisie side Excelsior, the club announc...

JANUARY 7 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City acquire Braian Ojeda from Real Salt Lake | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - ORL receive: Braian Ojeda - RSL receive: Up to $1.775 million GAM, sell-on % Orlando City have acquired mid...

JANUARY 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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

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