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Real Salt Lake chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid introduces new signing DeAndre Yedlin, the former United States outside back whom RSL acquired from FC Cincinnati for just over $300K in 2025 General Allocation Money, after training, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Herriman, Utah.
Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni, forward Zavier Gozo and goalkeeper Rafael Cabral speak with the media after a 2-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 in Harrison, N.J.
Episode 7 of the United Fútbol Podcast on Salt City FC welcomes in McKenzie Evans-Tostado, the former Lone Peak High and BYU-Hawaii standout who juggles Utah United, a run to the USL W League Final, and being a mom to three children age 4 and under.
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Utah United forward Ellie Walbruch joins the United Fútbol podcast to talk about the club's run to the USL W League Playoff championship match, returning from midseason injury to score in the national semifinals, and how a group of mostly strangers came together in three months for a championship run.
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Real Salt Lake striker William Agada speaks with the media after a 1-0 win over Houston Dynamo FC, Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Sandy, Utah.
Real Salt Lake GK Rafael Cabral speaks with the media after a 1-0 win over Houston Dynamo FC, Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Sandy, Utah.
Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni speaks with the media after a 1-0 win over Houston Dynamo FC, Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Sandy, Utah.
Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna speaks with the media after his return from the U.S. men's national team, where he helped the Yanks to a second-place finish in the Concacaf Gold Cup — and likely put himself in a position for a spot on the 2026 World Cup.Recorded Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the RSL training center in Herriman, Utah.
Utah United women's goalkeeper Taylor Rath joins the latest episode of United Fútbol to discuss the team's Mountain division title, their USL W League playoff campaign, and why she traded in the beaches of Malibu, California, and Pepperdine for the mountains of Cache Valley and Utah State.
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Utah United veteran Ellis Spikner joins United Fútbol on Salt City FC to discuss the team's USL League Two Mountain division championship, finding out they clinched the title through a group chat, and how he navigated his soccer career from Salt Lake City to Oregon State and back to Utah United before he turns pro.
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Utah United forward Taylor Rogers joins United Fútbol to talk about his first season in USL League Two, why the Utah Tech forward from Albuqueruque, N.M., opted for Utah United after a two-year church mission, and his crucial goal in a 1-0 win over Colorado Storm that put the League Two side back tied atop the Mountain division with four games to play.
Utah United midfielder/forward Ruby Hladek, a rising fifth-year senior at Utah Valley, joins United Fútbol to talk about United women's 5-0 start to the USL W League season, earning a result on the road with a shorthanded lineup, and how Utah United is helping her prepare for her final season at Utah Valley.
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Utah United forward Seven Castain joins the podcast for the first episode of United Fútbol to talk about United's 4-0 start to its inaugural USL W League campaign.
Castain talks about coming home to Utah from TCU to play with a team of former high school, club and ODP rivals in the first year of the W League on the Wasatch Front, and what it means to be close to family while continuing her soccer career in a high-level environment.
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Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni and left back Alex Katranis speak with the media after a 2-1 loss to Nashville SC at Geodis Park, Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Longtime Real Salt Lake broadcasters David "DJ" James and Brian "Dunny" Dunseth will be back together Saturday, March 8 to call RSL's first-ever match against MLS expansion side San Diego FC on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Listen to the two friends and commentary duos react to the news that they'll be together again -- at least for now.
Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna met with the media via conference call, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 ahead of the club's 2025 MLS season opener on Saturday against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna speaks with the media Feb. 1, 2025, ahead of the club's 2025 MLS regular season opener at San Jose.
Real Salt Lake chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid has been busy the last few months, signing a designated player, adding U-22 talent, and negotiating a club-record transfer of a rising star from MLS to Ligue 1 in France.
After settling one of the wilder transfer windows in club history, the Salt Lake sporting director sat down with Salt City FC after the close of a wild transfer window that included 5 additions and 3 departures from Utah.
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Utah Royals FC interim head coach Jimmy Coenraets and forward Cameron Tucker speak with the media after a 2-1 loss to Seattle Reign FC in the inaugural match of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, Friday, July 19, 2024 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Utah Royals center back Kaleigh Riehl sat down with the Salt City FC podcast to discuss her return from a nagging calf injury, her career in the NWSL, and what winning a national championship as a freshman at Penn State taught her in the formative years of her career.
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Utah Royals defender Madison Pogarch spoke with the media about the team's early struggles, changing tactics between a 4-back and 3-back formation, and her event "Love Forward" Tuesday night at the Hans Kombucha and Tap Room at 7 p.m. MT in Salt Lake City.
Utah Royals FC head coach Amy Rodriguez and goal-scoring CB Kate Del Fava speak with the media after a 1-0 win over Bay FC, Sunday, June 16, 2024 that snapped a 10-match winless streak (including six-straight losses).
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Salt City FC chatted with Utah Royals assistant coach Frédéric Brillant, who was recently named the first head coach of DC Power FC in the USL Super League, taking the French native back to the District, where he spent several years as a defender and assistant coach with DC United in Major League Soccer.Brillant discusses his time in Utah, what he learned from Royals head coach Amy Rodriguez, and what he hopes his DC Power teams will look like with him as the head coach.Subscribe to Salt City FC on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where ever you get podcasts. And don't forget to #SupportLocalSoccer.
Utah Royals FC head coach Amy Rodriguez, center back Lauren Flynn, midfielder Amandine Henry meet with the media after a 0-0 draw with the Houston Dash and looking ahead to Friday night's match against Angel City.
Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni, DF Justen Glad, and DF Alex Katranis meet with the media after the club's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union, Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa.
Rising New Zealand star Macey Fraser has joined Utah Royals FC of the NWSL from Wellington Phoenix on a record-breaking transfer fee expected to exceed six figures. Listen to her as she met with the Utah media, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 via videoconference.
Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni and newly acquired center back Philip Quinton speak with the media after training, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah following the club's 4-0 win over Chicago Fire FC on Matchday 10.
Utah Royals head coach Amy Rodriguez and team captain Paige Monaghan speak with the media after a 5-1 road loss to Racing Louisville, Saturday, April 21, 2024 in Louisville, Ky.
Utah Valley men's soccer coach Kyle Beckerman, women's soccer coach Chris Lemay and athletic director Jared Sumsion speak at the groundbreaking of the 3,000-seat, $20-million soccer stadium that will bear the name UCCU Stadium on the Orem, Utah campus.
Utah Royals FC manager Amy Rodriguez, FW Ally Sentnor, and DF Olivia Griffitts speak with the media after the Royals' 2-1 loss to the Washington Spirit, Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
Utah Royals head coach Amy Rodriguez and goal scorers Kate Del Fava and Ally Sentnor speak with the media after a 2-1 win over the North Carolina Courage, Friday, March 22, 2024 at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
Utah Royals FC co-owners Ryan Smith, David Blitzer and Lindsey Vonn speak with the media ahead of the inaugural home match of Utah Royals 2.0 against the Chicago Red Stars, Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Sandy, Utah.
Real Salt Lake MF Emeka Eneli speaks with the media before RSL's Rocky Mountain Cup matchup with Colorado about his time with the club, adapting to a new position, and the devastating knee injury to teammate Pablo Ruiz.
NWSL pro Carly Nelson, the former University of Utah star and Utah native, joins the show to talk about the Utah Royals' home opener March 16, playing with now-head coach Amy Rodriguez as a teammate in Kansas City, and standing up as a role model for the LGBTQ+ community in her home state.
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Salt City FC catches up with Utah Royals FC head coach Amy Rodriguez and FW Hannah Betfort as the club transitions into Preseason Phase 2 with friendlies against the University of Utah and BYU before the March 16 home opener against Chicago Red Stars.
Former Utah high school soccer standouts and BYU stars Michele (Murphy) Vasconcelos (Alta) and Cameron Tucker (Lone Peak) join the show to talk about returning to the Wasatch Front with Utah Royals FC, the strides of the NWSL in recent years in areas like maternity leave and mental health, and representing Utah on the national stage ahead of the NWSL's 2024 season.
Newly signed Real Salt Lake winger Fidel Barajas talks about his move from the Charleston Battery, the talent coming out of the USL Championship these days, and how he fits into RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni's plans for the 2024 MLS season (and beyond) after training Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at the Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah.
Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni speaks with the media about his new technical staff, newly signed midfielder Fidel Barajas from USL Championship side Charleston Battery, and the beginnings of 2024 preseason training camp at the Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah.
Former UNC midfielder Ally Sentnor and BYU midfielder Brecken Mozingo speak with the media after being selected in the first round of the 2024 NWSL Draft by Utah Royals FC, Friday, Jan. 14, 2024 in Anaheim, California.
Later Friday, former Florida State center back Lauren Flynn and BYU outside back Olivia Smith-Griffitts joined the media to talk about being selected by the Royals.
Utah Royals FC midfielder and former BYU women's soccer star Mikayla (Colohan) Cluff joined Cougar Sports on ESPN 960 to talk about the Davis High alum's return home to join the relaunched Royals, following BYU soccer's run to the NCAA College Cup semifinals, and maintaining her relationship with former BYU baseball star and Washington Nationals shortstop Jackson Cluff during busy, overlapping seasons, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
BYU women's soccer forward Bella Folino caught up with ESPN 960 radio in Utah County to talk about the Cougars' College Cup run, teammate Brecken Mozingo, and why she loves candy — but hates chocolate.
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BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood, senior forward Bella Folino, and senior midfielder Jamie Shepherd joined a media roundtable to talk about an epic 4-3 win over North Carolina and preview the Cougars' second-ever appearance in the NCAA College Cup women's soccer semifinals, where they will face Stanford at 6:30 p.m. MT Friday at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina.
The BYU men's soccer team won its fourth-straight national collegiate club championship, and fifth in the last six years, over the weekend. So head coach Brandon Gilliam stopped by the podcast to talk about his team, an incredible 73-match unbeaten streak, and potential changes in the collegiate club model.
Former Davis High and BYU soccer star Mikayla (Colohan) Cluff meets with the media after becoming the first signing in the most recent history of Utah Royals FC ahead of its return to the NWSL in March 2024.
Brecken Mozingo, Ellie Walbruch, Erin Bailey and Allie Fryer from the No. 6-ranked BYU women's soccer team talk to Sean and Ronald Weaver III from ESPN 960 about the team's run to the Big 12 tournament championship final Saturday against Texas, and what's special about this year's squad that has national ambitions.
Utah Royals FC co-owner Ryan Smith and head coach Amy Rodriguez speak about the multi-million dollar expansion and remodeling plans for an NWSL-specific 12,260 square-foot training site at the club’s Zions Bank Real Academy in Herriman, Utah.
BYU senior midfielder Jamie Shepherd joins the show to talk about her career with the Cougars after becoming the team's all-time leader in appearances, her upcoming senior night Monday against UCF, and the top-10 program under veteran head coach Jennifer Rockwood.
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Former BYU star and Washington Spirit striker Ashley Hatch joined the Salt Lake City media to talk about her return to the United States women's national team ahead of a pair of upcoming friendlies against Colombia, including Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni speaks with the media after his club's 3-2 home loss to Sporting Kansas City, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood and forward Ellie Walbruch speak with the media after a 2-2 draw with No. 7 Texas Tech, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at South Field in Provo.
Utah Royals FC sporting director Kelly Cousins and team president Michelle Hyncik speak with the media, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at America First Field in Sandy.
Utah Valley forward Faith Webber joins the show to talk about transferring from Delta College in her native Michigan to Utah Valley in Orem, setting a single-season program record with 14 goals and seven assists, and how she rekindled her love for the game with the help of a skateboard and a culture that she's also embraced in Utah.
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BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood and midfielder Olivia Wade Katoa speak with the media after a 3-2 win over No. 21 Saint Louis in the season opener for both teams, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at South Field in Provo.
After wrapping up Leagues Cup and turning attention back to MLS play beginning Sunday against the LA Galaxy, RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni, forward Danny Musovski and midfielder Damir Kreilach met with the media, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at Zions Bank Real Academy in Herriman.
Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni, midfielder Diego Luna and captain Damir Kreilach speak with the media prior to RSL's trip to LAFC on Tuesday for the Round of 16 of the 2023 Leagues Cup.
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Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni and forward Danny Musovski speak with the media after a 3-1 win over Club Leon in the Round of 32 of the 2023 Leagues Cup at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood, forward Ellie Walbruch and midfielder Olivia (Wade) Katoa talk to Salt City FC in collaboration with the KSL.com Cougar Beat podcast about the Cougars' first season in the Big 12; the nonconference schedule that includes dates with Utah, St. Louis and defending national champion UCLA at South Field; and a veteran lineup that returns every starter from last year's Sweet 16 squad in the NCAA Tournament.
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CF Monterrey head coach Fernando Ortiz and Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni speak with the media after Los Rayados' 3-0 win over RSL, Wednesday, July 27, 2023 in Leagues Cup play at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni, forward Chicho Arango, defender Emeka Eneli and Seattle head coach Brian Schmetzer speak with the media after RSL's 3-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC, Saturday, July 22, 2023 at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
Utah Royals sporting director Kelly (Chambers) Cousins join the show to discuss her new job with the relaunching NWSL club on the Wasatch Front; the emotional decision to leave Reading FC Women after nearly 20 years as a player, director and manager; and what she envisions for the new club ahead of the 2024 launch date.
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Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni, defender Emeka Eneli and midfielder Diego Luna speak with the media after training, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in looking ahead to Saturday's Leagues Cup opener against the Seattle Sounders. They also touch on Luna's breakout brace in a 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls and Chicho Arango's impact on the side even when the Designated Player striker isn't scoring goals.
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MLS veteran goalkeeper Zac MacMath sits down with Salt City FC to discuss the team's 4-0 shutout win over Orlando City in Chicho Arango's debut, the club's road form that has led to the Best Road Team in MLS™ ... and what prompted the journeyman to sign a three-year contract extension and set down roots in Salt Lake City.
Real Salt Lake forward Danny Musovski joins the show to talk about his lifelong love of the Vegas Golden Knights — since the inception of the Stanley Cup winners' franchise! — as well as his relationship with new forward Chicho Arango and an RSL squad that currently rates as the best road team in MLS with a 5-3-2 record away from home.
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Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni and midfielder Diego Luna speak with the media after training in Herriman between road trips to D.C. United and St. Louis City SC. The duo talk about the club's league-best 4-3-2 road record, Pablo Ruiz's 68-yard strike against DC, and Luna's return from the leading the United States to the quarterfinals of the U-20 World Cup in Argentina.
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Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni and team captain Damir Kreilach address the media before RSL's road trip to D.C. United, Saturday, June 17, 2023, the first of a two-game road sprint that includes Wednesday's first-ever match at St. Louis CITY FC.
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Real Salt Lake's 11th Designated Player all-time and latest No. 9 striker Chicho Arango sits down with Salt City FC to discuss his return to MLS, why he chose RSL, and how his family's reaction to the incredible reception of his new community both at the club and beyond. He also shares a special message with the fans, in Spanish, that you will want to hear.
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Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Gavin Beavers and center back Justen Glad take a look back at the team's bounceback 2-1 road win over Austin FC, and look ahead to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday, June 6, 2023, at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
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Real Salt Lake MF Jasper Loffelsend and GK Gavin Beavers speak with the media after training, Monday, May 29, 2023, before the club's mid-week MLS match against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
Real Salt Lake midifleder Jasper Löffelsend and assistant coach Matt Taylor join the show pitchside after training at America First Field in Sandy to talk about Löffelsend's return to team activities following an ankle injury, the mental and physical recovery from injury, and the club's packed upcoming schedule that includes at least eight matches over the next month across the U.S. Open Cup, Leagues Cup and the MLS regular season.
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Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni joins with winger Andres Gomez and former LAFC striker Danny Musovski to talk about the team's upcoming match with Los Angeles Football Club, Friday, May 12, 2023 at America First Field in Sandy.
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Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni, forward Danny Musovski and midfielder/forward Maikel Chang speak with the media after a 4-3 win over Portland Timbers FC in the Round of 32 of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon.
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Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni, defender Justen Glad, and midfielder Emeka Eneli speak with the media after training before a two-match week Wednesday at Portland in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and Saturday at home against LAFC.
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Real Salt Lake rookie Bertin Jacquesson speaks with the media prior to his first MLS start on the road at Houston Dynamo FC, the sudden rise of his professional career, and how he has adapted so quickly to MLS and the style of player under manager Pablo Mastroeni.
Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna and manager Pablo Mastroeni met with the media after Tuesday, May 2, 2023 to talk about the club's 0-0 draw with Seattle Sounders — its first shutout of the year — as well as Luna's breakout game for Real Monarchs in a 5-1 win Sunday over Portland Timbers 2 and the upcoming U-20 World Cup in Argentina.
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Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni spoke with reporters ahead of RSL's home date with Seattle Sounders FC, Saturday, April 29, 2023 at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.
Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni, forward Damir Kreilach, striker Danny Musovski and goalkeeper Gavin Beavers speak with the media after a 3-1 win in extra time over USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights FC, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Real Salt Lake striker Danny Musovski talks to the podcast about his first career assist with RSL during the club's 3-1 win over San Jose, playing his most minutes since he got to the club midway through 2022, and returning to his hometown of Las Vegas to face his old club, Las Vegas Lights FC, in the third round of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Cashman Field.
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Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni met with the media for the final time Friday before a home date with the San Jose Earthquakes, speaking about lineups, the absence of Andrew Brody at outside back, and what midfielder and captain Damir Kreilach brings off the bench.
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Real Salt Lake defender Andrew Brody, goalkeeper Gavin Beavers and head coach Pablo Mastroeni speak with the media, Monday, April 3, 2023 at Zions Bank Real Academy in Herriman, Utah, following a 4-0 loss to the Columbus Crew that stretched a losing skid to four consecutive matches.
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Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni speaks with the media after Monday's training sessions, March 27, 2023, at the Zions Bank Real Academy, about the 4-0 home loss to St. Louis City SC, the debut of several scoring threats including rookie fullback Emeka Eneli and forwards Danny Musovski and Ilijah Paul, and a road trip to Columbus to take on a suddenly surging Crew SC.
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St. Louis City FC made it 5-0 with a 4-0 rout of Real Salt Lake on Saturday night in Sandy, Utah. Listen to RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni and rookie right back Emeka Eneli after the match.
Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni spoke with the local media about 4-0 expansion side St. Louis City FC making a trip to the Wasatch Front to take on his hosts Saturday at America First Field (7:30 p.m. MDT, MLS Season Pass).
Instead of a normal episode during Real Salt Lake's bye week, Sean caught up with RSL head coach Pablo Mastroeni and outside back Andrew Brody to talk about the club's disposition for scoring goals from the right side, the 2-1 loss to Austin FC in the home opener, and the #ReturnOfRoyalty to the RioT with Utah Royals FC.
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Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni speaks with the media after training, Thursday, March 2, 2023, about the club's upcoming trip to Seattle for Week 2 of the 2023 MLS regular season, a potential (even likely) suspension of Jasper Löffelsend following an incident during the club's 2-1 win over Vancouver in the season opener, and the return of Diego Luna and Rubio Rubin to full availability for Week 2.
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Sean and The Coach, Mark Davis, are back to break down Real Salt Lake's 2-1 season-opening win at Vancouver, including goals by Justen Glad and Damir Kreilach, service by Maikel Chang and Jefferson Savarino, the reliable backstop that is Zac MacMath, and the debut of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
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Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni met with the media Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 to talk about the end of RSL's preseason, the start of the 2023 season opener at Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and updates on Damir Kreilach, Diego Luna and others before flying to British Columbia.
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In the latest of roster moves to be announced during the current Major League Soccer primary transfer window, Real Salt Lake has signed 19-year-old MF Moses Nyeman via loan from SK Beveren (Belgian A2) through the 2023 calendar year, with an option to purchase, the Utah-based Club announced.
Nyeman, 19, joined Beveren last August, following four seasons with both Loudoun United (USL Championship) and D.C. United (MLS) from 2019-22. Nyeman scored three goals in eight appearances in 2019 with the U.S. U-16 and U-17 teams – yet also remains eligible to appear for his country of birth, Liberia – due to the unofficial nature of his U.S. matches. Late in the 2019 season, Nyeman signed his first professional contract with D.C.’s USL side, Loudoun United, for which he scored once in 15 appearances during the 2019 season. In October, 2019, Nyeman became D.C. United’s second-youngest signing ever, as a 15-year-old homegrown.
“My arrival to RSL has been a breath of fresh air, I’ve really enjoyed the welcome that my teammates and the club have provided,” said Nyeman on his way back from Arizona with RSL, who played four preseason matches in Phoenix and Tucson prior to Saturday’s return to Utah. “I see that everything from our coaching staff to the boys and through to our second team is well-managed for our group success. I’m looking forward to continuing to work hard here, getting to know our fans and the community-at-large.”
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Real Salt Lake hit the final leg of preseason for the 2023 Major League Soccer in Arizona, but before traveling, head coach and manager Pablo Mastroeni caught up with reporters after practice, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at Zions Bank Real Academy in Herriman, Utah, to discuss Jefferson Savarino's return to camp, the departure (and rumored MLS return) of striker Sergio Cordova, and Diego Luna's return from U.S. U-20 national team camp.
Real Salt Lake wrapped up the second scrimmage of preseason training camp, an intrasquad scrimmage that ended 1-1 (does the score really matter, though?) Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at the Zions Bank Real Academy training facility in Herriman, Utah.
What are the biggest takeaways from the start to preseason? Will Jefferson Savarino and Carlos Andres Gomez join the club soon? And who is behind the 🔥 🔥 🔥 practice playlist heard blasting 90's hip-hop, reggae and reggaeton through the complex?
RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni and center back Erik Holt spoke with the media to discuss these answers and more.
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After signing a multi-year extension with Real Salt Lake, goalkeeper Zac MacMath spoke with select members of the local media about the decision, winning the full-time starting job through last year's Iron Man career, and putting down roots with his wife and young family in Salt Lake City.
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Ilijah Paul isn’t your usual homegrown. Technically, he’s not a Homegrown, at all.
Sure, the Real Salt Lake rookie left his home to play for the RSL Academy at age 16. But Paul, who also played for Valparaiso United, Barca Academy and Phoenix Academy in Arizona, never spent 12 consecutive months with the academy now based in Herriman before his 18th birthday.
So the 6-foot, 185-pound center forward from Gilbert, Arizona opted for college soccer, first at San Francisco and then at Washington. A year after scoring 11 goals with four assists in 19 games, including 15 starts for the 15-2-3 Huskies, the sophomore entered his name in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft and signed a Generation adidas contract.
That contract took him right back to where it all began when the 2022 Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year was selected by RSL with the No. 7 overall pick after a draft-day trade with Atlanta United that included $175,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money (GAM).
And just like that, Paul was playing for Real Salt Lake — again.
“I left too early for the homegrown rights, went all over, and then went to college and now I’m really excited to be back,” Paul said. “I know the whole area, and some of the players on the team.
“I was really excited when they called my name.”
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Sean is back with Season 5 (is that the right number? Well, it is now!) of Salt City FC, as Real Salt Lake embarks on the 2023 MLS preseason. The hosts talk to RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni to discuss the first day of preseason training camp, the philosophy and culture of a team building through homegrowns and the SuperDraft, and why fate played as big of a role in the signing of breakout midfielder Jasper Loffelsend before the 2022 regular season.
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Ellie Walbruch, who helped UCLA win a Women's College Cup national championship last year, joins the show to talk about her decision to transfer home and play for BYU women's soccer, her relationship with longtime head coach Jennifer Rockwood, and the Cougars' first season in the Big 12 Conference.
Theme song, "Rocking Royal" by Kody Epps, Malik Moore and Carter Wheat, c/o Coug Connect on Apple Music.
After 18 years on the air, Real Salt Lake's local broadcast for over-the-air television and streaming in Utah has gone dark as Major League Soccer shifts all local television and streaming rights to Apple in a new, 10-year deal beginning in 2023.
That means the end of an era for play-by-play voice David "DJ" James and revered color analyst Brian "Dunny" Dunseth. The two established broadcasters signed off for the final time on KMYU last Sunday, and Salt City FC was there to catch up with them, to react with them, and to reflect on the end of an era in Salt Lake City.
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It’s been quite the weekend for Real Salt Lake supporters, who saw their first team give up a late lead with a 75th-minute equalizer to Toronto FC in a disappointing 2-2 draw in front of a sold-out Rio Tinto Stadium. It’s the third-straight match without a win for RSL, which exploded out of the gates.
But is the magic running out on a team that currently sits tied for second in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference?
Elsewhere, in RSL Land, the U-15s are on fire, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Generation adidas Cup in Dallas with a 1-0 win Tuesday night over Austin FC. Tony Ramirez scored the only goal of the match early, an easy finish from Zavier Gozo in the eighth minute, and Ty Rinker earned the shutout in goal for RSL.
”It was a nervous and difficult game,” RSL director of coaching Arnold Rijsenburg said. “I think [Austin FC] was the first opponent we played against who was physically stronger than we were. I think the lack of experience of [the U15s] made them nervous. They didn’t play the game we expected them to play, but they got the result. I think this was an important experience for them, and let's go to the next game.”
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Real Monarchs took a 2-2 draw from Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 in the club's first home match in MLS NEXT Pro player, Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah.
But the Whitecaps took the extra point in the form of a 3-1 win in the ensuing penalty shootout, an interesting quirk in the new league's rules and regulations. The Monarchs improved to 0-1-1 in league play, and will next face Minnesota United FC 2 on Friday at Zions Bank Stadium.
After playing his first 45 minutes at center back for Real Salt Lake in a 1-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City, 17-year-old RSL Academy product Jaziel Orozco sat down with the media to discuss the move, his first minutes, and how his family — including former Mexican footballer and father Alberto Orozco — reacted to his first-team debut.
Listen to the entire interview here, and read about Orozco's path to RSL in Own Goals, the official newsletter of the Salt City FC podcast.
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Sean and "The Coach" Mark Davis are back with the only Utah soccer podcast with a national championship ring to break down Real Salt Lake's 1-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City, the first loss of the season during a remarkably fast start.
Johnny Russell got the goal, but more concerning are the injury issues plaguing Salt Lake. Also, Jaziel Orozco debuted for RSL at 17 years old — and the we can already tell the Mexican-American dual national has a bright future ahead of him. Can he step up if he is one of just two center backs available for head coach Pablo Mastroeni against rival Colorado on Saturday?
There are a lot of injuries plaguing this RSL squad, and recovery times may keep several of them out for an extended period. Mastroeni told ESPN 700 that Justen Glad is still 3-4 weeks away, Bobby Wood is still up to four weeks away, and Aaron Herrera hasn't even started to train with the team in his comeback. Johan Kappelhol will miss 3-4 weeks with an injury suffered during pregame warmups at Kansas City, and Erik Holt — who was subbed at the half with plantar fasciitis to make way for Orozco, could miss 3-6 months for the Claret and Cobalt.
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Elsewhere in the soccer world, the United States all-but clinched qualification for November's World Cup in Qatar with a dominant 5-1 win over Panama in Orlando. Christian Pulisic had a hat trick, and The Coach almost had a struck because he was so happy.
All the Americans have to do is not lose to Costa Rica 6-0, and they are through to Qatar. Even if they do lose by a big margin, they'll likely face New Zealand (or the Oceania qualifier) in a playoff spot to go to the World Cup. Easy enough, right?
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After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is BACK on television and streaming everywhere, and that means the oldest inter-league tournament in North American soccer starts this week.
Among the early participants is Park City Red Wolves SC, the fourth-division debutant that qualified for the first round of the tournament by virtue of winning the Mountain division title in USL League Two last year. Led by second-year manager and academy director Scott Mackenzie, the Red Wolves will open the Open Cup at 8:30 p.m. MDT Wednesday night in Las Vegas against Eric Wynalda and the NPSL side Las Vegas Legends FC.
The match will stream on ESPN+.
Before the match, Mackenzie sat down with Salt City FC to discuss his new club, the Red Wolves' academy system, and what participating in the country's oldest inter-league national tournament means for an amateur club in Park City.
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Sean and "The Coach" Mark Davis sit down to look back on Real Salt Lake's 2-1 win over Nashville SC, a second game-winning goal by Tate Schmitt, and RSL's unbeaten start to the season that has a lot of fans dreaming — maybe way too early — of MLS Cup glory.
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Don't adjust that dial; Salt City FC is back in an all-Jake free episode. Landon Southwick, the longtime Voice of Real Monarchs SLC, joins Sean to talk about RSL's second division side ahead of the club's home opener Friday night against LA Galaxy II. Who is the club? What is the club? Why is the club? A lot has changed in the offseason, and we'll try to get you up to speed in an hour or less.
Also, the MLS Players' Association dropped the annual salary dump. Some guys are making a lot of money. Others are bargain-hunting steals: where else by RSL can you get a starting goalkeeper who is on the short list for the U.S. national team at under $90,000 per year? We don't expect David Ochoa to last long at that price, but enjoy it now while you can.
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Is RSL goalkeeper David Ochoa the "biggest villain since Steven Lenhart"? Who knows, but we're all for it. The 20-year-old goalkeeper helped Real Salt Lake to a 2-1 win at Minnesota United FC in their season opener — but should we be talking more about a Minnesota side that is 0-2 with 6 goals-against and just 1 goal-for, instead of coach Adrian Heath's exception to Ochoa kicking a ball into the stands?
The NCAA women's soccer tournament opened this week, and Utah Valley made history with a 1-0 win over Memphis. Then the guys turn west toward the LA Galaxy and the hot start of five goal-scorer Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez.
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Sean Walker and Jake Hatch are back with another edition of the Salt City FC podcast for Week 2 of the 2021 Major League Soccer season. The guys opened the pod with a look back at Week 1 action in MLS and shared their takeaways from the full slate of games the played out over three days last weekend.
Attention then turned to the news du jour in the soccer world at-large with the proposed "Super League" being announced that failing in a matter of days. Sean and Jake decided to create their own hypothetical North American Super League (NASL - copyright pending) and picked their 10-team league. (17:24)
Finally, Sean and Jake talked about the breaking news of RSL legend Nick Rimando returning to the club umbrella as goalkeepers coach for the RSL Academy as well as serving as an official club ambassador before previewing the season-opening match for the Claret-and-Cobalt as they head to Minneapolis to take on Minnesota United FC Saturday evening. (39:59)
Sean Walker and Jake Hatch are back to begin the 2021 Major League Soccer campaign with an all-new edition of Salt City FC. In their 2021 debut episode they began with the big news of former Real Salt Lake captain Kyle Beckerman taking the reins of the Utah Valley University men's soccer program as the second head coach all-time for the Wolverines. The guys shared their takes on the hire, what they think the learning curve will be like for Beckerman and what to expect from UVU moving forward now.
Audio from Beckerman's introductory press conference was the feature of the second segment of the podcast as he laid out his vision for his new gig leading the Wolverines and why he was so interested in pursuing the position after hanging up his boots as a player this past offseason. (17:14)
Finally, Sean and Jake got listeners ready for the first weekend of MLS action as the 2021 season begins later this week, albeit with Real Salt Lake on a bye. The guys shared the matches that they are most interested in on the opening round of action and shred their predictions for the weekend ahead. (35:42)
Could Damir Kreilach retire as a member of Real Salt Lake? RSL general manager Elliot Fall won't predict it , but he wouldn't be opposed to it, either. Listen to Fall's complete comments in a video conference call with local media, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.
Damir Kreilach speaks with the local media after signing a multi-year extension to stay with Real Salt Lake through at least the 2022 season, with 2023 as a team option, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.
Former BYU and Alta High star Michele (Murphy) Vasconcelos joined a conference call with the media after the Chicago Red Stars agreed to a trade sending the attacking player back home to play with Utah Royals FC.
(Cover photo via ISI Photos/NWSL)
SCFC is back as Sean and Jake sat down to talk about the "MLS is Back" tournament in Orlando and their initial impressions of the event in Orlando. They talked about Real Salt Lake's opener in Group D on Sunday as they take on the Colorado Rapids and the wild, incomprehensible way that RSL was drawn into a group with the Rapids and Sporting Kansas City...hint - it wasn't random.
The guys also picked their group winners for the tournament and what they expect to happen during the group stage of the World Cup-style tournament as Major League Soccer seeks to get their season back on track.
The podcast wrapped up with a check in on the NWSL Challenge Cup as the Utah Royals FC have played host to their fellow league members. Sean and Jake picked their favorites in the tournament and debate if North Carolina will be derailed at all on their way to winning the tournament.
Real Salt Lake midfielder Damir Kreilach after his first day of individual workouts at the RSL Academy training facility since the COVID-19 pandemic stalled North American life, Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Herriman, Utah.
Major League Soccer resumed individual workouts at outdoor training facilities on Thursday, May 7, and that includes Real Salt Lake. Here's RSL midfielder Albert Rusnak speaking with the media after training, how good it felt to be back, and what the next step for the club and league to resume play might look like during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sean flies solo for this episode to talk about Real Salt Lake's recent decision to cut staff and reduce salary during the age of COVID-19, and the economic fallout that is being felt around the country. He's joined by Jesse Sanchez, a former ticketing manager for RSL and Real Monarchs who was caught up in the sweeping cuts this past week. But rather than be bitter or angry, Sanchez has approached his job suspension with stunning optimism and a good attitude. He explains why in this interview, and offers help to anyone dealing with a tough time via his LinkedIn page.
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The Salt City FC podcast is back for Matchday 2 of the Major League Soccer season as Jake Hatch and Sean Walker talk soccer in and around the State of Utah. Sean and Jake kicked off this week's show talking about the 0-0 season-opening draw at Orlando City SC for Real Salt Lake and the takeaways both had. (2:06) Sean and Jake then played a game called "Panic or Nahhh-mic" wherein they talked about some Matchday 1 storylines for RSL and Major League Soccer and if they're concerning to them personally. (8:07) Sean and Jake then turned their attention to the home-opener for the Claret and Cobalt against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. (19:30). Attention then turned to new winger Justin Meram as he talked to the media earlier this week about his RSL debut and his late days/nights at the Academy in Herriman. (27:38) The podcast wrapped up with some fun as the guys reacted to the news of Utah Royals FC defender Becky Sauerbrunn being traded to the Portland Thorns (32:25) as well as a quick look at the season-opener for the Real Monarchs as they look to defend their USL Championship in 2020. (39:52)
The Salt City FC podcast is back for the 2020 season as Sean Walker and Jake Hatch are back together talking Real Salt Lake and more every week. In their debut episode ahead of the 2020 season, Sean and Jake talked about new campaign for RSL with new faces all over the roster, none more so than at goalkeeper as the club looks to replace the legendary Nick Rimando. (3:28) Presumptive starting keeper Zac MacMath's media session from earlier in the week was the featured audio on the podcast as he talked about joining the club this offseason and his preparations for the coming year. (9:38) Sean and Jake then turned their attention to the season-opener for the Claret and Cobalt at Orlando City SC on Saturday with the Lions looking to remake themselves under new manager Oscar Pareja. (13:43). Attention then turned to new winger Justin Meram. who will wear the #9 jersey for Salt Lake this season and why he could be critical piece for the club in 2020. (22:00) The podcast wrapped up with some fun as the guys played a game of over/under picks that were prepared by Sean as he and Jake shared some season-long predictions for RSL. (26:31)
Real Salt Lake midfielder Albert Rusnak speaks with the media after reporting to the first day of 2020 preseason training camp, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Zion's Bank Real Academy in Herriman, Utah.
Real Salt Lake head coach Freddy Juarez addressed reporters as the club opens his first preseason as the club's top brass, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at the Zion's Bank Real Academy in Herriman, Utah. Juarez confirmed that Ecuadorian forward Joao Plata is no longer with the club, longtime midfielder Kyle Beckerman is "optimistically" expected to return in some fashion, and touched on the new faces in the crowd, like SuperDraft picks Dayonn Harris of UConn and Michael Wetungu of Michigan State; homegrown product Milan Iloski of UCLA; and MLS veteran goalkeeper Zac MacMath.
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Episode 25 of Salt City FC began with Jake Hatch and Sean Walker's thoughts about the 2-0 loss Real Salt Lake took at home on Saturday against league-leading LAFC. The guys talked about the outcomes of the result before turning their attention to the Rocky Mountain Cup rivalry showdown against the Colorado Rapids this Saturday. Post-training comments from RSL defender Nedum Onuoha were also played as part of the preview. (10:11)
In the second segment, Sean and Jake talked about the nice run of form that the Utah Royals FC have enjoyed as they look towards an international break before the stretch run of their season arrives while also examining what's going on with the Real Monarchs SLC (16:08)
In the third segment, the guys talked about the news of St. Louis becoming the 28th market to receive an MLS franchise before also talking about the latest issue for Inter Miami CF and a quick look at the English Premier League standings. (24:13)
Finally, the show wrapped up with "Added Time," in which Jake talked about Vercruz fans "taking over" the club president's Twitter handle and Sean talked about some stunning news involving Megan Rapinoe. (31:59)
Sean and Jake are back with another edition of Salt City FC as they react to the news of Real Salt Lake terminating the contract of Mike Petke as head coach and installing Freddy Juarez as the interim coach for the remainder of the 2019 season.
The guys then turned their attention to the weekend for the Utah Royals FC and Real Monarchs SLC as they both picked up victories on the weekend before talking about the latest news with U.S. Soccer hiring a Women's National Team hiring a general manager, what going on in Major League Soccer and the opening weekend of the 2019-20 English Premier League campaign.
Finally, the podcast wrapped up with Added Time, where Jake talked about high profile move that's been reported for Inter Miami CF while Sean talked about a new clean look for Leicester City.
Salt Lake City mayor Jackie Biskupski and Salt Lake County mayor Jenny Wilson honored Utah Royals FC stars Becky Sauerbrunn, Kelley O'Hara and Christen Press with the keys to the city in a ceremony Monday, July 22, 2019 in Salt Lake City in which the duo also added their support for the U.S. women's national team's on-going lawsuit with U.S. Soccer over equal pay with the U.S. men's team.
Utah Royals FC defenders Kelley O'Hara and Becky Sauerbrunn sat down with local media in Salt Lake City to re-live winning the United States' second-straight Women's World Cup title — and fourth overall — in France, what's next for the NWSL, and the continuing fight for #EqualPay with the U.S. Soccer Federation.
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At first, Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando didn't believe it. Another MLS all-star appearance, and in the same season the 20-year MLS veteran was set to retire? It had to be a mistake.
It wasn't, head coach Mike Petke assured him. Here's his reaction to the news, in the usual Rimando candor.
Sean Walker and Jake Hatch are back with Episode 23 of the Salt City FC podcast. They are re-launching the show as the #SummerOfSoccer is in full swing. They react to the United State Women's National Team advancing to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup in the immediate aftermath of the match and talk about the Men's National Team looking to regain their swagger in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Sean and Jake also talked about the weekend that was for the local soccer teams including Real Salt Lake's draw at Chicago, Utah Royals FC playing to a scoreless tie at Portland and the Real Monarchs come-from-behind win at Colorado Springs. They closed out the show with Added Time with a great longform piece on Steven Lenhart and inspiring but cutting words from Brazilian great Marta.
Utah Royals FC striker Amy Rodriguez suffered the lowest of lows two years ago, when she tore her ACL in her first game back from maternity leave with FC Kansas City.
After slowly returning in 2018, A-Rod is back with a vengeance, scoring five goals in six matches to lead the Royals up the table in 2019.
Sean Walker and Jake Hatch are back with the Salt City FC podcast. In Episode 21 they talked about Real Salt Lake's 5-0 loss at D.C. United Saturday and what can be learned from the drubbing before getting RSL defender Nedum Onuoha's thoughts on the loss and getting ready for a road match as LAFC this Saturday. Sean and Jake added their thoughts on the LAFC match before turning their attention to the Real Monarchs and their back-to-back season-opening draws as well as the Utah Royals FC's brand-new secondary kits.
Sean and Jake then talked about some of the takeaways from Week 3 in Major League Soccer, including FC Cincinnati opening their home-season in fine fashion. They also talked about the United State's Men's National Team ahead of their friendly in Orlando, FL against Ecuador. The guys then wrapped up the show with "Added Time," in which they talked about Zinedine Zidane forecasting his future & Manchester City chasing a quadruple of the wrong kind.
Sean Walker and Jake Hatch are back with another edition of the Salt City FC podcast as they recap a bevy of Real Salt Lake-related news, including Nick Rimando announcing this will be his final season, the team's 1-1 draw in Houston & looking ahead to the home-opener against Vancouver on Saturday. RSL forward Corey Baird was the featured guest on the show as he talked with Sean Walker about his play in the Houston match and preparing for the first match of 2019 at the RioT.
Sean and Jake also talked about the Real Monarchs season-opener at Sacramento Republic and the Utah Royals FC opening their preseason training. They also recapped Week 1 in MLS action and looked ahead to Week 2 before finishing the show with "Added Time."
Sean Walker and Jake Hatch are back with another episode of Salt City FC as they are getting ready for First Kick in Major League Soccer as the 2019 season begins this weekend. The guys preview Real Salt Lake's season-opener on the road at the Houston Dynamo before playing interviews with RSL striker Sam Johnson and head coach Mike Petke.
Sean and Jake then shared their bold predictions for the 2019 MLS season as they make their MLS Cup picks, predict who the worst team in the league will be & who will win the Golden Boot. The wrapped up the show with Added Time where they talked about Kate Middleton getting ragged on by her family about her footie skills & more.
Sean Walker and Jake Hatch are back with another episode of the Salt City FC podcast. They recapped Real Salt Lake's weekend in paradise as part of the Pacific Rim Cup & the lessons learned for RSL there. They also caught up with new Real Monarchs SLC coach Martin Vasquez to talk about his new job and moving over from running the Real Salt Lake Academy teams. Finally, the guys talks about Marco Fabian's move to Philadelphia Union & a shocking result in Sin City for Toronto FC.
Sean Walker and Jake Hatch are back with another edition of the Salt City FC podcast. They talked about the addition of Liberian forward Sam Johnson to Real Salt Lake & what to expect from him as he joins the club. They also talked about the creation of the Wasatch Winter Cup for Real Monarchs SLC. In MLS news they talked about the departure of Sebastian Giovinco from Toronto FC & the new CBS for PRO with their referees. Finally, they wrapped up the show with other soccer news in "Added Time."
Sean Walker and Jake Hatch were joined live the Real Salt Lake Academy by special guest host Alex Vejar, who covers Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC for the Salt Lake Tribune. Alex joined the show to talk about, among other things, the early going of the preseason for RSL, Martin Vasquez's appointment as Real Monarchs SLC head coach and the soap opera that is Toronto FC, as well as Corey Baird and the United States Men's National Team's 3-0 win over Panama.
Sean Walker and Jake Hatch are back with another edition of Salt City FC. They talk about the myriad of moves via the draft, free agency and international signings that have been going on with Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals FC.
The guys also discussed the new jersey addition for the United States National Teams from Volkswagen as well as debating if the correct move for Real Madrid would be to hire Jose Mourinho before wrapping the show up with "Added Time."
Jake and Sean are back with the first episode of 2019 as they catch up on flurry of news from Real Salt Lake and the Real Monarchs. They talked about Craig Waibel's extension, Albert Rusnak's new deal, Danilo Acosta's move to Orlando City SC and the call-up Corey Baird and Justen Glad received from United States Men's National Team coach Gregg Berhalter among other topics.
In the second segment of the show, the guys caught up on all the MLS and international soccer news, including Sigi Schmid's sudden passing, the Columbus Crew remaining in Columbus and Christian Pulisic's big money move to Chelsea in the English Premier League.
Finally, the show wrapped up with "Extra Time" in which Hatch and Sean shared their final thoughts and unique stories from around the soccer world that hadn't been covered in the show.
Sean and Jake sat down and knocked out a podcast to talk about the improbable circumstances that got Real Salt Lake into the MLS Playoffs, where they will face LAFC Thursday night in Los Angeles (8:30 p.m. on ESPN2). Comments from RSL coach Mike Petke were played as the guys prepped themselves for the knockout round match on Thursday night.
Sean flies solo for a condensed podcast, where he looks at Real Salt Lake's need for a "playoff push" with 4 games left in the MLS regular season. He then catches up with former BYU men's soccer coach Chris Watkins, who is in his 2nd season as the head coach of the Gonzaga women's program in Spokane, Washington, after the Bulldogs 3-1 loss at BYU on Thursday night, Sept. 27, 2018.
The latest edition of Salt City FC began with a lengthy catch up on all the news surrounding the local soccer teams. Sean and Jake talked about the back-to-back six goal performances for RSL and their upcoming tilt against Minnesota United. Thoughts on the Utah Royals season along with comments from Laura Harvey were discussed as well as the recent poor form for the Real Monarchs.
Sean and Jake then talked about the move in Los Angeles that saw Sigi Schmid resign his position with the Galaxy. They also talked about the season Josef Martinez has had to this point and what he may end up doing with the season still rolling.
Finally, in Added Time, Sean introduced the new mascot in Philadelphia to Salt City FC listeners while Jake Hatch talked about the new comments from French international star Antoine Griezmann and his reported desire to play in the United States at some point in his career.
Episode 11 of Salt City FC began with a recap of Real Salt Lake's 1-1 draw at home against the Montreal Impact. Sean Walker talked with RSL broadcaster Brian Dunseth about the match and where the club can/needs to improve as they embark on a road-heavy slate in pursuit of a playoff berth.
Sean and Jake then talked about the Utah Royals and their lost opportunity in a 1-0 loss to the Seattle Reign. The guys examined what URFC will need to do to make the NWSL playoffs with just three regular season matches remaining.
The guys recapped the opening weekend of the English Premier League and previewed the coming weekend of matches. The wrapped things up with "Added Time" where they talked about goals - both unique and majestic as well as one man's (misplaced) belief in VAR.
Salt City FC kicked off this week with the comeback wins for Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals FC as they notched wins that kept their playoff hopes afloat. Sean and Jake also previewed the weekend's matches for RSL, URFC and Real Monarchs SLC.
With the MLS trade deadline and FIFA summer transfer window quickly coming to a close, Sean and Jake examined the big trade for Christian Ramirez heading to LAFC from Minnesota United FC. They also looked at the future succession plan for RSL when Nick Rimando decides to hang it up.
Sean and Jake took some time to talk about the English Premier League and the upcoming 2018-19 campaign. The guys previewed some of the big storylines entering the season.
Finally, in "Added Time," Sean and Jake talked about MLS expansion chatter continuing with Phoenix looking to wedge their way into Major League Soccer. They also talked about Stan Kroenke taking over Arsenal by his buying out his minority owner's stake in the club.
Episode 9 of Salt City FC got off to a snoozer of a start...we mean rollicking start as Jake and Sean talked about the 0-0 draw for RSL at San Jose. They quickly transitioned to Real Monarchs SLC as the news of he week seemed to chiefly reside in the second division.
Sean talked at-length with Monarchs broadcaster Landon Southwick about the team, league and he chances of starting up a USL All-Star Game.
Sean and Jake then talked about Chandler Hoffman's impending move at the end of the USL season as well as the high-profile signings FC Cincinnati completed over the weekend.
The guys finished things up in added time by talking about Neymar's self-awareness (or lack thereof) and how Major League Soccer can follow the NBA's lead in marketing itself.
Episode 8 of Salt City FC began with Sean and Jake talking about the 2-2 draw for Real Salt Lake against the Colorado Rapids. The guys talked about the changes that happened with the lengthy weather delay that interrupted the match before playing an interview with rookie outside back Aaron Herrera, who made his first start with RSL Saturday.
Sean and Jake also examined the Utah Royals potential path to the NWSL playoffs as they enter an FIFA International Break. They also talked about the rough weekend that the Real Monarchs SLC endured as well.
On the MLS front, Sean and Jake talked about the blockbuster trade that Colorado made for FC Dallas star Kellyn Acosta. They also talked about Mesut Ozil speaking out against racism and what the backlash he has received for refusing to suit up for the German National Team going forward.
Finally, Sean and Jake answered listener questions in Added Time They also talked about a budding rivalry in MLS and a weird La Liga transfer signing.
Episode 7 of Salt Lake City begins and ends with the one, the only, Mike Petke. Real Salt Lake's coach had another epic rant after his team's loss to Minnesota United FC on Saturday and Sean and Jake are along for the ride to break it down. Utah Royals coach Laura Harvey was also not going to be left out with her own biting criticism of officiating in the NWSL and the guys broke down her comments.
Sean and Jake also reacted to the World Cup and France's triumph in Russia to take home their second world championship. They talked about the transfer window opening, Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus & if RSL fans should expect movement on the roster this summer.
The podcast wrapped up with some additional notes on CR7, Thierry Henry's future in football and once again, Mike freakin' Petke.
Sean and Jake are back to talk all things soccer in Utah, the USA and the World (Cup). The guys started off by talking about the thrilling back-to-back victories for Real Salt Lake over Sporting Kansas City and FC Dallas. They handed out their midseason team awards as the club looks to go on a run down the back stretch of the season.
Sean and Jake also handed out some Major League Soccer midseason awards as the awards theme continued. They also talked about the semifinals of the World Cup and made their picks for the final and who they think will hoist the cup.
Finally, Sean and Jake wrapped up things by discussing the rough week for both the Utah Royals and Real Monarchs SLC and some thrilling failures by North Carolina FC in a draw in USL action.
Episode 5 of the Salt City FC podcast featured Sean and Jake talking about the mega trade the Utah Royals were a part of to acquire United States Women's National Team forward Christen Press. URFC coach Laura Harvey's comments on the move were the featured audio of the week.
Sean and Jake then talked about Real Salt Lake and their coming off a bye week and preparing to face the San Jose Earthquakes. The guys also talked about the surging Real Monarchs SLC and their steady play in the USL.
Finally the guys talked about the firing of Jason Kreis by Orlando City SC and what the ramifications may be for the former RSL boss. They also talked about the FIFA World Cup in Russia and the results from the first round of group play.
Utah Royals FC forward Brittany Ratcliffe explained her goal that dethroned the previously unbeaten North Carolina Courage, 1-0 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., then talks about the Royals' new acquisition of FW Christen Press.
Sean and Jake are back with another episode of the Salt City Podcats. They look back at the disappointing outcome in Orlando for Real Salt Lake after another promising start to the match. Jake caught up with RSL centerback Nick Besler as the feature interview of the week.Sean and Jake talked about the first win franchise history for Utah Royals FC over the Washington Spirit and the two home matches to open Zions Bank Stadium for Real Monarchs SLC.
Sean and Jake examined the longterm extension given to Sporting Kansas Ciy coach Peter Vermes, what it may mean for the United States Men's National Team and MLS as well. They also made their early predictions for the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool. The wrapped up the podcast with a new potential segment and Added Time.
Sean sat down with Real Monarchs coach Mark Briggs before the Monarchs' home-opener against Las Vegas Lights FC, Monday, April 30, 2018 at the brand-new, state-of-the-art Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. The two touched on the new facility, its accompany training center, what moving into a 5,000-seat stadium does for the players, and the visiting Lights -- led by Mexico's "El Chelis."
Sean is joined by Utah Royals play-by-play pro Greg Wrubell to chat with new Royals midfielder Katrina Gorry, the artist known as "Mini" who joined the team Thursday, April 26, 2018 after a successful qualifying run with Australia for the 2019 Women's World Cup.
Episode 3 of Salt City FC began with a look back as Real Salt Lake's 3-0 win at home in Leg 1 of the Rocky Mountain Cup against the Colorado Rapids. Sean and Jake talked about the class goals from Albert Rusnak and Damir Kreilach during the match. They then previewed the Friday night tilt in Vancouver against the Whitecaps.RSL rookie forward Corey Baird was this week's featured interview and Sean was able to talks soccer and video games with the Stanford product. The guys then looked back at the impressive draw for Utah Royals FC against North Carolina and also took a look at the loss for Real Monarchs SLC in Tampa Bay. Previews of the upcoming matches for both sides were discussed.
Sean and Jake finished out the podcast with some thoughts on Major League Soccer and the UEFA Champions League semifinals leg one. The show wrapped up with "Added Time," where possible September friendlies for the United States Men's National Team were covered and the chances New York City FC boss
Episode 2 of the Salt City FC began with Sean and Jake talking about the Utah Royals historic home opener at Rio Tinto Stadium. Despite the 1-0 loss, the reception for the club has been fantastic and it appears there are good times ahead for the NWSL in Utah. Kelly O'Hara had some pointed comments about the loss and what she and her teammates expect.Sean and Jake talked about Leg 1 of the Rocky Mountain Cup between Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday. They caught up with RSL forward Sebastian "Bofo" Saucedo, who talked about how he got his nickname, what he makes of the club's struggles and what being a Utah native playing for RSL means to him.
Sean and Jake finished up with some thoughts on the CONCACAF Champions League final between Toronto FC and Chivas and the UEFA Champions League semifinals. They also finished things up with odds and ends with Added Time.
Sean and Jake break in for a special podcast after Real Salt Lake's 4-0 loss to New York City FC, which is proving to be arguably the best team in Major League Soccer ATM. Are RSL's problems inherent, or have they just played a tough schedule?
Former BYU women's soccer star Michele Murphy Vasconcelos joins Sean in the next segment to look ahead to her "homecoming" to Rio Tinto Stadium -- with the Chicago Red Stars, opening opponent of Utah Royals FC.
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Salt City FC is back in action as Sean and Jake talk the latest in soccer along the Wasatch Front, including Real Salt Lake's win over Vancouver, Utah Royals' home-opener against Chicago and the Real Monarchs SLC hot start to the USL season.They also talked about the latest in Major League Soccer, Manchester City being denied the Barclays Premier League crown by Manchester United and some additional notes from the world of soccer in "Added Time."
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