2011 Real Salt Lake season
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The 2011 Real Salt Lake season is the club's seventh year of existence, as well as their seventh season in Major League Soccer
, and their seventh consecutive season in the top-flight of American soccer.
Salt Lake began its 2011 campaign with a scoreless draw in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League
quarterfinal at Columbus Crew
on February 22, 2011. Their opening match of the MLS season was a 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes
on March 19, 2011.
held its Expansion Draft
for the arrivals of Portland Timbers
and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Among Salt Lake's unprotected players for the draft, Portland selected two of: Robbie Findley
and David Horst
. Findley, though, following an expired contract with the Royals, declared his intentions to play overseas, with rumors circulating about him possibly playing for Danish Superliga
clubs Brøndby
and Randers
, Premier League club Wolverhampton, even Championship
club Nottingham Forest. On November 24, Randers denied rumors that Findley was on trial with the club.
Subsequent to the expansion draft, the Royals made a trade with the Timbers to bring in Salvadorian
Arturo Alvarez
, whom previously played his club soccer for San Jose Earthquakes
, in return for allocation money and draft picks.
on loan from the Swiss club Sion
on December 1, for a fee of around $1.0M. Saborío, spent the 2010 season on loan with the Royals where he scored 12 league goals and bagged six Champions League goals. He will sign as a Designated Player being the first in club history.
After much rumor as to where striker Robbie Findley
would end up, he eventually signed for English Championship
club Nottingham Forest
, making Findley the first RSL player to leave for Europe since Yura Movsisyan
went to Randers
. Findley signed with Forest on December 23. The contract was reported to be for 2.5 years through the end of the 2012-13 English football season.
In their quarterfinal away fixture, in the frigid cold, 25 degrees, RSL drew Columbus 0-0.
. The match, played on April 5, ended in a 2–1 victory for Saprissa, although Salt Lake would win 3–2 on aggregate, secured by Jamison Olave
's half volley in the 71st minute of play.
The win booked Salt Lake a spot in the Champions League finals, in which they became the first American team to make the finals under the current format, as well as the first American team to make the finals of a CONCACAF club tournament since Los Angeles Galaxy
in 2000. On April 6, it was learned that Salt Lake would be playing Monterrey of Mexico in the Champions League finals, after Monterrey pulled off a 2–1 aggregate win over Cruz Azul.
On April 9, the club would return back to league play, flying out to Boston
to take on New England Revolution
. Because of the Champions League match three days earlier, many first team players rested this weekend and mainly a team composed of reserves and a few starters played in the game. In spite of this, Salt Lake was able to pull off a 2–0 win at New England, giving them a perfect 3-0-0 record.
Following the New England match, the club had another mid-week fixture against Rocky Mountain
rivals, Colorado Rapids
. Due to the club's recent success in 2011, the match was expected to be hotly contested. A crowd of nearly 15,500 showed up for the mid-week game as Salt Lake pulled off a controversial, late goal in injury time. The goal was scored by Fabián Espíndola
.
Originally, Salt Lake was to host Philadelphia Union on April 23, but the Union voluntarily rescheduled their match to September 3. The Union rescheduled the match to help aid Salt Lake in their Champions League campaign.
On April 20, Salt Lake resumed Champions League play with the first leg of the 2011 CONCACAF Champions League Finals
being held at Monterrey's Technology Stadium
. Salt Lake found themselves trailing within the first 20 minutes of play, following a defensive mishap that led to a loose ball tapped in by Aldo de Nigris
. The Claret and Cobalt would draw level in the 35th minute of play, thanks to a header off of Nat Borchers
from a Javier Morales
set piece, leading to a 1-1 scoreline at halftime. In the second half of play, a 62nd minute handball from Salt Lake defender Jamison Olave
consequently led to a penalty kick
for Los Rayados. Chilean international Humberto Suazo
converted the penalty, regaining the lead for Monterrey, 2-1. In the dying minutes of the match, Salt Lake midfielder, Morales, made two cutbacks over Monterrey defenders Sergio Pérez
and Neri Cardozo
to score the equalizer, leading to a final scoreline of 2-2.
The draw against Monterrey resulted in only the fourth time in history that an American soccer club had tied a Mexican opponent on Mexican soil. The previous time was when D.C. United
tied Toluca 1-1 in the 2009–10
edition of the Champions League. The result brings American club performance in Mexico to (0-21-4) and MLS club performance in Mexico to (0-23-6). Salt Lake will host Monterrey in the second leg of the finals on April 27 at Rio Tinto Stadium.
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Last updated on March 2, 2011
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Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
, and their seventh consecutive season in the top-flight of American soccer.
Salt Lake began its 2011 campaign with a scoreless draw in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
quarterfinal at Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
on February 22, 2011. Their opening match of the MLS season was a 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
on March 19, 2011.
November
Towards the end of November 2010, Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
held its Expansion Draft
2010 MLS Expansion Draft
The 2010 MLS Expansion Draft took place on November 24, 2010, and was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion teams Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers.-Format:...
for the arrivals of Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Among Salt Lake's unprotected players for the draft, Portland selected two of: Robbie Findley
Robbie Findley
Robert "Robbie" Findley is an American international soccer player who plays professionally for English club Nottingham Forest...
and David Horst
David Horst
David Horst is an American soccer player currently playing for Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer-College and Amateur:...
. Findley, though, following an expired contract with the Royals, declared his intentions to play overseas, with rumors circulating about him possibly playing for Danish Superliga
Danish Superliga
The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
clubs Brøndby
Brøndby IF
Brøndby IF is a Danish professional football club based in Brøndbyvester, Brøndby, on the western outskirts of Copenhagen and is the biggest football club in Denmark with almost 2000 members. The club is also known as Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, or Brøndby and BIF for short...
and Randers
Randers FC
Randers FC is a Danish professional football team based in Randers, which plays in the top-flight Danish Superliga championship. Founded as a merger on January 1, 2003, the club builds upon the license of Randers Freja, a former three-time Danish Cup winning team...
, Premier League club Wolverhampton, even Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
club Nottingham Forest. On November 24, Randers denied rumors that Findley was on trial with the club.
Subsequent to the expansion draft, the Royals made a trade with the Timbers to bring in Salvadorian
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
Arturo Alvarez
Arturo Alvarez
Arturo Alvarez is a left-footed, American-born Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer, and for the El Salvador national team.-Professional:...
, whom previously played his club soccer for San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
, in return for allocation money and draft picks.
December
After much anticipation, Salt Lake agreed to buy striker Alvaro SaborioÁlvaro Saborío
Álvaro Alberto Saborío Chacón is a Costa Rican footballer, who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer and the Costa Rica national football team.-Deportivo Saprissa:...
on loan from the Swiss club Sion
FC Sion
FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. The club was founded in 1909, and play their home games at the Stade Tourbillon. They have won the Swiss Super League twice, and the Swiss Cup in each of their twelve appearances in the final, the most recent being in 2011.The first team also...
on December 1, for a fee of around $1.0M. Saborío, spent the 2010 season on loan with the Royals where he scored 12 league goals and bagged six Champions League goals. He will sign as a Designated Player being the first in club history.
After much rumor as to where striker Robbie Findley
Robbie Findley
Robert "Robbie" Findley is an American international soccer player who plays professionally for English club Nottingham Forest...
would end up, he eventually signed for English Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
club Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
, making Findley the first RSL player to leave for Europe since Yura Movsisyan
Yura Movsisyan
Yura Movsisyan is an Armenian-American footballer who currently plays for the Armenian national football team and Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League. Yura Movsisyan is the cousin of former Real Salt Lake player Artur Aghasyan....
went to Randers
Randers FC
Randers FC is a Danish professional football team based in Randers, which plays in the top-flight Danish Superliga championship. Founded as a merger on January 1, 2003, the club builds upon the license of Randers Freja, a former three-time Danish Cup winning team...
. Findley signed with Forest on December 23. The contract was reported to be for 2.5 years through the end of the 2012-13 English football season.
January
The club met in late January to begin preparations for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal vs. Columbus on February 22.February
Salt Lake spent the month of February in preparations for their Champions League semifinal. Prior to the match, they played two final tune up games against Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Chivas USA.In their quarterfinal away fixture, in the frigid cold, 25 degrees, RSL drew Columbus 0-0.
April
Salt Lake opened April with a semifinal fixture on the road to SaprissaC.D. Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa S.A.D. is a Costa Rican sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is located in San Juan de Tibás, San José, and plays their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá....
. The match, played on April 5, ended in a 2–1 victory for Saprissa, although Salt Lake would win 3–2 on aggregate, secured by Jamison Olave
Jámison Olave
Jámison Olave is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Career:Olave played for a multitude of clubs in his native Colombia, before returning to his first club, Deportivo Cali...
's half volley in the 71st minute of play.
The win booked Salt Lake a spot in the Champions League finals, in which they became the first American team to make the finals under the current format, as well as the first American team to make the finals of a CONCACAF club tournament since Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
in 2000. On April 6, it was learned that Salt Lake would be playing Monterrey of Mexico in the Champions League finals, after Monterrey pulled off a 2–1 aggregate win over Cruz Azul.
On April 9, the club would return back to league play, flying out to Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
to take on New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
. Because of the Champions League match three days earlier, many first team players rested this weekend and mainly a team composed of reserves and a few starters played in the game. In spite of this, Salt Lake was able to pull off a 2–0 win at New England, giving them a perfect 3-0-0 record.
Following the New England match, the club had another mid-week fixture against Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain Cup
The Rocky Mountain Cup is a soccer trophy awarded to the fans of the yearly winner of the rivalry between the Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer teams. The Cup is awarded by the Committee of 10, the fans who run the competition, to the team with the most points in games played...
rivals, Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
. Due to the club's recent success in 2011, the match was expected to be hotly contested. A crowd of nearly 15,500 showed up for the mid-week game as Salt Lake pulled off a controversial, late goal in injury time. The goal was scored by Fabián Espíndola
Fabián Espíndola
Fabián Espíndola is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-South America:...
.
Originally, Salt Lake was to host Philadelphia Union on April 23, but the Union voluntarily rescheduled their match to September 3. The Union rescheduled the match to help aid Salt Lake in their Champions League campaign.
On April 20, Salt Lake resumed Champions League play with the first leg of the 2011 CONCACAF Champions League Finals
2011 CONCACAF Champions League Finals
The 2011 CONCACAF Champions League Finals was the fourth final of the current format of the CONCACAF Champions League. The match was contested in a two-leg aggregate format between April 19–28, 2011....
being held at Monterrey's Technology Stadium
Estadio Tecnológico
The Estadio Tecnológico is a stadium located in city of Monterrey, Mexico.It is the property of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. The Monterrey Football Club play their home games there, but only rent the space and are not affiliated with the Institute.The stadium was...
. Salt Lake found themselves trailing within the first 20 minutes of play, following a defensive mishap that led to a loose ball tapped in by Aldo de Nigris
Aldo de Nigris
Jesús Aldo de Nigris Guajardo is a Mexican footballer of Italian descent who currently plays for Monterrey in the Primera Division and the Mexico national football team.-Early career:...
. The Claret and Cobalt would draw level in the 35th minute of play, thanks to a header off of Nat Borchers
Nat Borchers
Nat Borchers is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
from a Javier Morales
Javier Morales
Javier Morales is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Argentina:...
set piece, leading to a 1-1 scoreline at halftime. In the second half of play, a 62nd minute handball from Salt Lake defender Jamison Olave
Jámison Olave
Jámison Olave is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Career:Olave played for a multitude of clubs in his native Colombia, before returning to his first club, Deportivo Cali...
consequently led to a penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
for Los Rayados. Chilean international Humberto Suazo
Humberto Suazo
Humberto Andrés Suazo Pontivo , nicknamed Chupete, is a Chilean football player, who currently plays as a striker in Monterrey. In 2006 he was awarded by IFFHS as the world's top goal scorer of the year....
converted the penalty, regaining the lead for Monterrey, 2-1. In the dying minutes of the match, Salt Lake midfielder, Morales, made two cutbacks over Monterrey defenders Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez Mendoza , also known as "Checo" Pérez, is a Mexican racing driver of Spanish descent, currently racing for Sauber in the 2011 Formula One season...
and Neri Cardozo
Neri Cardozo
Neri Raúl Cardozo is an Argentine footballer who plays as a midfielder for CF Monterrey in the Primera Division de Mexico.-Club career:...
to score the equalizer, leading to a final scoreline of 2-2.
The draw against Monterrey resulted in only the fourth time in history that an American soccer club had tied a Mexican opponent on Mexican soil. The previous time was when D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
tied Toluca 1-1 in the 2009–10
2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League Group Stage
The Group Stage was played in 6 rounds from August to October 2009.- Tie-breaking criteria :The tie breaking procedures follow the same rules as the 2008–09 Champions League...
edition of the Champions League. The result brings American club performance in Mexico to (0-21-4) and MLS club performance in Mexico to (0-23-6). Salt Lake will host Monterrey in the second leg of the finals on April 27 at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Match Results
Preseason
Note: Results are given with Real Salt Lake's score listed first.| Game | Date | Location | Opponent | Result F–A |
Attendance | RSL Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 1, 2011 | N | Whitecaps FC | 1–2 | closed door | Alvarez Arturo Alvarez Arturo Alvarez is a left-footed, American-born Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer, and for the El Salvador national team.-Professional:... 49' |
| 2 | February 8, 2011 | N | Sounders FC Seattle Sounders FC Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in... |
3–3 | closed door | Warner Collen Warner Collen Warner is an American soccer player who currently plays for Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... 87' 97' 99' |
| 3 | February 15, 2011 | N | Chivas USA C.D. Chivas USA Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada.... |
2–0 | closed door | Olave Jámison Olave Jámison Olave is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Career:Olave played for a multitude of clubs in his native Colombia, before returning to his first club, Deportivo Cali... 64', Johnson Will Johnson (Canadian football) William Alexander Johnson was a Canadian Football League defensive lineman who played nine seasons in the CFL, mainly for the Calgary Stampeders. Johnson was a five time All Star and won a Grey Cup with Calgary in 1992. He started his career in the NFL, playing for the Chicago Bears in 1987,... 81' |
| 4 | March 9, 2011 | N | Sporting | 2–2 | closed door | Saborío Álvaro Saborío Álvaro Alberto Saborío Chacón is a Costa Rican footballer, who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer and the Costa Rica national football team.-Deportivo Saprissa:... 28', Espíndola Fabián Espíndola Fabián Espíndola is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-South America:... 48' |
| 5 | March 11, 2011 | N | Sporting | 1–0 | closed door | Paulo Jr. 28' |
Regular season
Playoffs
CONCACAF Champions League
U.S. Open Cup
Results summary
MLS roster
As of September 15, 2011.CONCACAF Champions League roster
As of February 22, 2011.Kits
| Type | Shirt | Shorts | Socks | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Claret with dark blue sleeves | Claret | Claret | |
| Away | White with dark blue sleeves | White | White | |
| Third | Golden with dark blue sleeves | Golden | Claret | |
| Third II | Golden with dark blue sleeves | Golden | Dark blue | MLS, May 22, in Frisco against FC Dallas |
Appearances and Goals
- Last updated on 18 August 2011.
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Disciplinary record
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player |  |
 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK |  |
Tim Melia Tim Melia Tim Melia is an American soccer player who most recently played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | GK | |
Kyle Reynish Kyle Reynish Kyle Reynish is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | GK | |
Nick Rimando Nick Rimando Nicholas Paul "Nick" Rimando is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer and the United States national team-College:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
|
Tony Beltran Tony Beltran Tony Beltran is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | DF Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
|
Nat Borchers Nat Borchers Nat Borchers is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
0 | 0 | 1 |
| 30 | DF Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
|
Rauwshan McKenzie Rauwshan McKenzie Rauwshan McKenzie is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | DF Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
 |
Jámison Olave Jámison Olave Jámison Olave is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Career:Olave played for a multitude of clubs in his native Colombia, before returning to his first club, Deportivo Cali... |
1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | DF Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
|
Robbie Russell Robbie Russell (soccer) Robbie Russell is a Ghanaian-born American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | DF Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
|
Chris Schuler Chris Schuler Chris Schuler is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:Schuler attended college at Creighton University... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | DF Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
|
Chris Wingert Chris Wingert Chris Wingert is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-College:Wingert attended St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School and played college soccer for St... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | MF |  |
Jean Alexandre Jean Alexandre Jean-Marc Alexandre is a Haitian international footballer who plays professionally for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer and the Haiti national football team, as both a midfielder and forward.-Youth and College:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | MF |  |
Arturo Alvarez Arturo Alvarez Arturo Alvarez is a left-footed, American-born Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer, and for the El Salvador national team.-Professional:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | MF | |
Kyle Beckerman Kyle Beckerman Kyle Beckerman is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer and the United States national team. He is a holding midfielder and also serves as team captain for Real Salt Lake.-Youth:Beckerman began his career participating in various youth leagues in... |
1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | MF | |
Luis Gil Luis Gil Luis Gil is an American soccer player currently playing for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Club:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | MF |  |
Nelson González Nelson González Nelson González , is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer, on loan from Quilmes.-Career:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | MF | |
Ned Grabavoy Ned Grabavoy Ned Grabavoy is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:Grabavoy played his youth soccer with the Chicago Magic Soccer Club under coach Mike Matkovich.... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | MF | |
Javier Morales Javier Morales Javier Morales is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Argentina:... |
1 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | MF | |
Collen Warner Collen Warner Collen Warner is an American soccer player who currently plays for Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 77 | MF |  |
Andy Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | FW |  |
Paulo Araujo Jr. Paulo Araujo Jr. Paulo Araujo Jr. is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer, on loan from Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League.-Brazil:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FW | |
Fabián Espíndola Fabián Espíndola Fabián Espíndola is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-South America:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | FW |  |
Will Johnson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | FW |  |
Álvaro Saborío Álvaro Saborío Álvaro Alberto Saborío Chacón is a Costa Rican footballer, who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer and the Costa Rica national football team.-Deportivo Saprissa:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | FW | |
Conor Chinn Conor Chinn Conor Chinn is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Atlanta Silverbacks in North American Soccer League.-College and amateur:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | FW | |
Donny Toia Donny Toia Donny Toia is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.-Career:... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | FW | |
Cody Arnoux Cody Arnoux Cody Charles Arnoux is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.... |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated on March 2, 2011
Starting XI
Formation vs. Chivas USA on August 27}}
In
| Date | Player | Position | Previous Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2010 | Arturo Alvarez Arturo Alvarez Arturo Alvarez is a left-footed, American-born Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer, and for the El Salvador national team.-Professional:... |
MF | Portland Timbers Portland Timbers Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011.... |
Acquired for SuperDraft 2nd round pick | |
| December 1, 2010 | Álvaro Saborío Álvaro Saborío Álvaro Alberto Saborío Chacón is a Costa Rican footballer, who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer and the Costa Rica national football team.-Deportivo Saprissa:... |
FW |  SionFC Sion FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. The club was founded in 1909, and play their home games at the Stade Tourbillon. They have won the Swiss Super League twice, and the Swiss Cup in each of their twelve appearances in the final, the most recent being in 2011.The first team also... |
Reported fee of USD $1.0 million | |
| February 11, 2011 | Cody Arnoux Cody Arnoux Cody Charles Arnoux is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.... |
FW | Canada Vancouver Whitecaps |
Weighted lottery | |
| March 14, 2011 | Donny Toia Donny Toia Donny Toia is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.-Career:... |
FW | United States Pima College |
Homegrown Player | |
| March 24, 2011 | Conor Chinn Conor Chinn Conor Chinn is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Atlanta Silverbacks in North American Soccer League.-College and amateur:... |
FW | United States New York Red Bulls |
Free | |
| May 27, 2011 |  Artur AghasyanArtur Aghasyan Artur Aghasyan is an Armenian footballer currently playing for Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division.-Armenia:... |
FW | Unattached | Free | |
| July 20, 2011 | Chris Agorsor Chris Agorsor Christopher Agorsor is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... |
FW | United States Philadelphia Union |
Free | |
| August 16, 2011 | Blake Wagner Blake Wagner Blake Wagner is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Youth:... |
DF | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
Free | |
| September 15, 2011 | Nico Muniz |
MF | Real Salt Lake Academy |
Free; not eligible for first-team roster until 2012 |
Out
| Date | Player | Position | Destination Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
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| November 24, 2010 | Robbie Findley Robbie Findley Robert "Robbie" Findley is an American international soccer player who plays professionally for English club Nottingham Forest... |
FW | Portland Timbers Portland Timbers Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011.... |
Expansion Draft 2010 MLS Expansion Draft The 2010 MLS Expansion Draft took place on November 24, 2010, and was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion teams Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers.-Format:... |
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| November 24, 2010 | David Horst David Horst David Horst is an American soccer player currently playing for Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer-College and Amateur:... |
FW | Portland Timbers Portland Timbers Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011.... |
Expansion Draft 2010 MLS Expansion Draft The 2010 MLS Expansion Draft took place on November 24, 2010, and was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion teams Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers.-Format:... |
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| November 24, 2010 | Alex Nimo Alex Nimo Alex Nimo is a Liberian-born American soccer player who last played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.-Early life:... |
MF | Waived | ||
| February 28, 2011 | Pablo Campos Pablo Campos Pablo Campos is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Carolina RailHawks in the North American Soccer League.-College and Amateur:... |
FW | Carolina RailHawks Carolina RailHawks FC Carolina RailHawks FC is an American professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
Waived, free transfer | |
| May 27, 2011 | Conor Chinn Conor Chinn Conor Chinn is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Atlanta Silverbacks in North American Soccer League.-College and amateur:... |
FW | Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership... |
Waived, free transfer | |
| July 28, 2011 | Artur Aghasyan Artur Aghasyan Artur Aghasyan is an Armenian footballer currently playing for Los Angeles Blues in the USL Professional Division.-Armenia:... |
FW | Los Angeles Blues Los Angeles Blues Los Angeles Blues is an American soccer team based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fullerton, California, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
Released, free transfer |
In
| Date | Player | Position | Loaned From | Fee/Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2010 | Nelson González Nelson González Nelson González , is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer, on loan from Quilmes.-Career:... |
MF | Quilmes Quilmes Atlético Club Quilmes Atlético Club is a sports clubs of Argentina, based on the Partido de Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. Quilmes is one of the oldest clubs of Argentina, having been founded in 1887. Its football squad currently plays in the Primera B Nacional Division.... |
Loan thru 2011 season | |
| December 27, 2010 | Paulo Araujo Jr. Paulo Araujo Jr. Paulo Araujo Jr. is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer, on loan from Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League.-Brazil:... |
FW | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
Loan thru 2011 season with RSL purchase option at season's end | |
| September 15, 2011 |  Yordany ÁlvarezYordany Alvarez Yordany Álvarez is a Cuban footballer who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer, on loan from USL Pro side Orlando City.-Cuba:... |
MF | Orlando City |
Loan thru remainder of 2011 MLS season |
Competitions
Allocation Ranking
Real Salt Lake is in the #8 position in the MLS Allocation Ranking. The allocation ranking is the mechanism used to determine which MLS club has first priority to acquire a U.S. National TeamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
player who signs with MLS after playing abroad, or a former MLS player who returns to the league after having gone to a club abroad for a transfer fee. A ranking can be traded, provided that part of the compensation received in return is another club’s ranking.
International Roster Spots
Real Salt Lake possesses 6 international roster spots. Each club in Major League Soccer is allocated 8 international roster spots, which can be traded. The club dealt one spot permanently to Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
on 29 June 2005 and dealt another spot permanently to Chivas USA
C.D. Chivas USA
Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada....
on 24 November 2004. The club also dealt a spot to Kansas City on 23 February 2010 but use of that roster spot was for the 2010 season only.
There is no limit on the number of international slots on each club’s roster. The remaining roster slots must belong to domestic players. For clubs based in the United States, a domestic player is either a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident (green card holder) or the holder of other special status (e.g., refugee or asylum status).
Future Draft Pick Trades
Future picks acquired: 2012 SuperDraft conditional2012 MLS SuperDraft
The 2012 MLS SuperDraft will be the thirteenth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It will be held on January 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. . The draft will be reduced from three rounds to two. The 19 MLS clubs will select a total of 38 players...
pick acquired from Chivas USA
C.D. Chivas USA
Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada....
.
Future picks traded: None.
MLS Rights to Other Players
Real Salt Lake maintains the MLS rights to Yura MovsisyanYura Movsisyan
Yura Movsisyan is an Armenian-American footballer who currently plays for the Armenian national football team and Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League. Yura Movsisyan is the cousin of former Real Salt Lake player Artur Aghasyan....
after the player declined a contract offer by the club and signed overseas on a free transfer.