A Real Salt Lake blog, 2011–2013
Real Salt Lake have selected Enzo Martinez with their first pick in the MLS Superdraft. Enzo Martinez, a midfielder on a Generation Adidas contract, comes from the University of North Carolina. In immediate reaction on ESPN, pundits said…
It’s still the off-season, just in case you’d forgotten. I’m sure you’ve all been poring over transfer news, wearing out PS3 controllers playing FIFA 12, or making vain attempts to fight the offseason blues. No matter your crutch, waiting…
This morning was promising to be as slow as any other until some wonderful news came down the pipeline (er, well, the club revealed it on Twitter and perhaps elsewhere.) The one and only Ned Grabavoy has officially agreed terms with Real…
As we saw the release of the MLS schedule yesterday, I thought it might be nice to break down some of the key dates for our side. Rather than aimlessly amble about the list, I'll just get straight to things this time. (I know, I know. It's…
When we start talking about formations, tactics, and strategies, it’s really quite easy to assign a team a formation — RSL setting out in a 4-4-2 meant L.A. could hold on to possession — and be done with it all. Ignoring the nuance of…
Have we all had a nice break? Yes? Well, good. Somehow, despite all the movement around the MLS so far, we've managed to really stay out of the fray, and perhaps it's for the best. What's that they say about calm before the storm? Right,…
Well, as I’ve not written since Andy’s departure, I thought it might be good to touch on that — but it’s hard to, isn’t it? His career and his attitude basically speak for themselves, and I don’t think anybody doubts how important he’s…
Andy Williams, 34, an RSL original and former Jamaican international, has retired today after his contract with the club expired this season. He will stay on with the club as a coach for the club. Andy announced his retirement on ESPN700…
Right, we've got a couple departures to discuss, haven't we? This interesting off-season is only getting more interesting by the day, and now we've got to say goodbye to our friend Jean Alexandre, as he's gone off to San Jose in exchange…
It's never fun to say goodbye to a player who has been an able and willing servant for the club. It's even harder when he played a vital, vital role in the club's biggest achievement to date. But say goodbye we shall: Robbie Russell, thank…