SAM JUNQUA NEWS

In discussion with RSL Junqua is still in contract discussions with Real Salt Lake, the club announced.

Impact Junqua joined Real Salt Lake from Dallas in December in a trade involving Anderson Julio and held a steady role this season, starting 17 of his 32 appearances while recording one goal and one assist. The defensive midfielder, who mainly featured in the backline, was a regular starter before losing his spot in the final stretch of the MLS season. Junqua remains in contract discussions with the club to return for the 2026 campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finally logs assist Junqua assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Minnesota United.

Impact It took 26 games into his Real Salt Lake career, but Junqua's 2025 season finally includes an assist. The left-back is only one assist away from equaling his 2024's tally, two, with FC Dallas. Along with his assist, Junqua has 21 chances created, 10 accurate crosses and two corners.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Replaced on Wednesday Junqua registered three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Portland Timbers.

Impact Junqua contributed defensively with five tackles and a clearance before being replaced by Alexandros Katranis in the 72nd minute. Junqua has accumulated 10 tackles, six clearances and two interceptions in the last four games and has contributed to two clean sheets.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake's Cabral, Junqua stop final push by Portland in 0-0 draw

Rafael Cabral made two saves in the final minute of regulation and Sam Junqua blocked the final attempt, preserving Real Salt Lake’s 0-0 draw with Portland

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Nets as substitute Junqua scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus San Diego FC.

Impact Junqua replaced Brayan Vera in the 19th minute and scored a stunning goal from the edge of the box in the 66th minute. Junqua also contributed defensively with four clearances, a block, an interception and a tackle. Junqua has featured nine times, making six appearances off the bench and this was his first goal of the campaign.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Luna scores twice to lead Real Salt Lake to 3-1 victory over expansion side San Diego

Diego Luna scored a goal in each half and Real Salt Lake handed expansion side San Diego FC its third straight loss with a 3-1 victory

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Sent to Real Salt Lake Junqua was traded to Real Salt Lake, along with General Allocation Money (GAM), in exchange for Anderson Julio, his former club announced Monday.

Impact Junqua was included in a trade that should bolster Dallas' attacking line, though he was a consistent performer for the Texas-based club in 2024 -- the defender produced a career-high three goal contributions (one goal, two assists) while playing 2,240 minutes. He should see a similar role in RSL.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Junqua is returning to Dallas after his option for 2025 was picked up, the club announced.

Impact Junqua will be back in Dallas for 2025 after taking a consistent starting role in 2024. The defender also produced a career-high three goal contributions (one goal, two assists) while playing 2,240 minutes. He should maintain a large role in 2025 with Dallas.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Junqua delivered an assist, had one shot on goal, created two chances, sent in four crosses (three accurate), made three tackles (all won) and two clearances and was shown a yellow...

Impact Junqua did a little bit of everything here but what people will remember from this game is the picture-perfect cross he delivered for Petar Musa to head the ball home and score Dallas' second goal in the 65th minute. This was the first assist since April for the versatile defender, who proved here that his on-ball skills could be definitely deployed in a more advanced role.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of 2024 Junqua scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Toronto FC.

Impact Junqua's scored the lone goal for Dallas on Saturday late into the second half of their 1-3 loss at the hands of Toronto. The goal was Junqua's first of the campaign. He also contributed one tackle (one won), an interception, two clearances and two blocks defensively. After playing a rotational role in 2023 with Dallas (25 appearances, 11 starts), Junqua has been a fixture in the starting XI to begin the 2024 campaign, having started in each of Dallas's first 10 matches.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags first goal contribution Junqua assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Junqua played a decent part in Dallas' win Saturday, as he found Sebastien Ibeagha in the 80th minute for the club's second goal of the match. He has now started in all nine contests this season, notching one assist on four chances created to go along with eight interceptions, 17 tackles and 19 clearances.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Saturday Junqua generated an own goal, two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute...

Impact Junqua scored an own goal in the 49th minute Saturday, a mistake which put his side down 2-0. On the attack he recorded a season-high two accurate crosses and took his first two corners since March 3. Defensively he won three tackles, intercepted two passes, made two clearances and blocked one shot. He also picked up his first yellow card of the season, making this a day to forget for Junqua.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses against Montreal Junqua generated two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus CF Montreal.

Impact Junqua recorded the most crosses in the game and was heavily involved in the build up and also recorded a tackle and an interception. He has started both games this season.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs career-high 25 matches Junqua made 25 appearances (11 starts) for FC Dallas in the 2023 MLS season. His option was picked up and will remain under contract with the team during the 2024 campaign.

Impact Junqua came close to tying his career-high mark in minutes played, set during the 2021 campaign when he featured for the Houston Dynamo, but this was the season in which he scored more goals -- he found the back of the net against the Colorado Rapids and LAFC in back-to-back matches in July. Junqua showed the ability to play as full-back or wing-back on both flanks, and that positional versatility is a plus for any team, and it might well be the reason why Dallas wanted to keep him around for another year.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses Junqua attempted three crosses (none accurate) in Friday's 1-0 loss against Seattle.

Impact Junqua attempted more crosses than any of his teammates, but he failed to create any openings with his team lacking a cutting edge in the final third. The left-back made 25 MLS appearances in his first season at Dallas, more than he managed in any previous campaign.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junqua's own-goal helps Sounders in 1-1 draw with Dallas

Seattle’s offense continues to struggle but the Sounders benefited from an own-goal by Sam Junqua to earn a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas, extending their unbeaten streak at home in the...

JULY 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Logs own goal Junqua had an own goal, two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact In July, Junqua played a different position thrice across his four appearances. Unfortunately for him, playing at left-back possibly put him too close to the fire, as he logged an own goal that ultimately cost the Dallas team two points in its last game before mid-August.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in loss Junqua scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Colorado Rapids.

Impact Junqua scored the opening goal in Saturday's loss, a strike in the 18th minute assisted by Alan Velasco. It marks his second goal of the season, both coming in the last three matches. It was the only shot he attempted in the match to go with two inaccurate crosses, one tackle and two drawn fouls in his 70 minutes of action.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Junqua took two shots and created two chances in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against D.C. United. He also made a clearance and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Junqua has now started three games in a row, lining up on the left wing, in attacking midfield and at right wing-back for those three games thanks to injuries all over the pitch for Dallas. He's taken the positional changes in stride however as he's tallied one goal from six shots and four chances created during that span.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over LAFC Junqua scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-0 win over LAFC.

Impact Junqua made his second consecutive start and was having a very quiet performance from a fantasy perspective. But everything changed in the 90th minute, when the playmaker made a one-two combination with Tsiki Ntsabeleng before firing a spectacular shot from just outside the box that gave the goalkeeper no chance and sealed the 2-0 win for Dallas. This was the first MLS regular season goal since 2020 for the versatile full-back, who will hope to remain in the team for Tuesday's home clash against D.C. United.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in first start Junqua made an interception and created a chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Minnesota United.

Impact Junqua made his full debut for Dallas on Sunday, making his first start at left-back since his February trade from the Dynamo. He should mostly remain the backup to Marco Farfan in the position at his new side.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract negotiations ongoing Junqua's contract with the Dynamo has run out, but the club is still actively trying to sign the player to a new deal.

Impact Junqua took a step back within Houston's squad this season as he made 15 MLS appearances (just four starts) as the backup to Adam Lundqvist at left-back. The 26-year-old will become a free agent if no new deal is agreed upon by the November deadline.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Vancouver Junqua assisted a goal and won two of two tackles in Friday's 2-1 defeat against the Whitecaps. He also made nine clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Junqua was solid on both sides of the ball Friday in what was just his second start of the season. Adam Lundqvist remains the Dynamo's preferred option at left-back, though he was not in the match day squad against Vancouver.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Junqua took a shot and made four clearances in last week's 2-0 defeat against Montreal. He also made a block and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Junqua had a breakout season for Houston this year, tallying an assist and three clean sheets in 22 MLS appearances (18 starts) at either center back or left back/left midfield. The 25-year-old will want to feature in the starting XI from the start in 2022.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE