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60-449: The team plays its home games in the stadium at Bonneville High School in nearby Washington Terrace, Utah , where they have played since 2009. The team's colors are black and white. Ogden Outlaws entered the PDL in 2006, under the leadership of long-time Utah youth soccer coach Mike Hickman . To the surprise of many, Ogden made for a formidable on-field opponent almost immediately; despite

120-532: A 1-0 loss to BYU Cougars in their opening game, and a 4-1 loss to Abbotsford Rangers in the next, the Outlaws regrouped themselves and rattled off three wins on the trot. Their 3-0 victory over Tacoma F.C. led to an unexpected qualification for the US Open Cup at the first attempt, although their campaign did not last long, losing 6-5 on penalties in the first round to a determined Sonoma County Sol from

180-531: A 12–5 series lead over their rivals, and are the current holders of the cup, having won it during the 2021 season . Although no annual trophy is involved, the club's more fierce rival has become Sporting Kansas City , initially born out of a 2011 preseason brawl and developed after the teams met in MLS Cup 2013 . Since that time, the teams have regularly competed in the Western Conference. Many of

240-589: A 15–11–8 record and finished third in the western conference. In the MLS playoffs, RSL defeated Seattle Sounders 3–2 on aggregate. In the conference finals, RSL lost 3–1 to the LA Galaxy and were eliminated. RSL qualified for the 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League, since LA had won both the 2011 MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield, and RSL had the next best record. In 2012, Real finished second in the Western conference during

300-413: A central courtyard and smaller atriums spread throughout the campus. As the area continued to grow, it became necessary to renovate the buildings to house a larger student population. Along with closing in the main courtyard and adding a new building behind the main structure, the freshman class was moved back into junior highs and middle schools. Several other additions and renovations have occurred since

360-512: A force when playing at home. The team's home field advantage improved dramatically in with the opening in October 2008 of Rio Tinto Stadium (now known as America First Field ), the new soccer-specific stadium in Sandy. Through the regular season, their home record ended at 8–1–6. Finishing 2008 with a 10–10–10 record, RSL advanced to the playoffs for the first time. RSL advanced past Chivas USA in

420-402: A late-season push to the playoffs, qualifying on the final day of the season through a stoppage-time goal by Damir Kreilach to give RSL a win over Sporting Kansas City . Despite barely making the playoffs, the team progressed to the conference finals for the first time since 2013, upsetting both Seattle and Kansas City (interestingly, through another stoppage-time goal) before being defeated by

480-411: A new owner, MLS took over the sales process on January 8, 2021, and RSL began the 2021 season with no defined ownership. Despite a relatively good start to the season, head coach Freddy Juarez unexpectedly left his role on August 27 to become an assistant coach with Seattle Sounders FC , leaving his own assistant coach Pablo Mastroeni to see out the season as interim. Under Mastroeni, the team made

540-686: A reigning monarch — most notably Madrid , Zaragoza , Betis and Sociedad . In choosing the name Real for the Salt Lake-based team, initial owner Dave Checketts intended to create a brand name that would become well-known for its simplicity, followed the European-style naming conventions of the league, and would potentially foster a partnership with Real Madrid — admired both because of their successful soccer history and close association with basketball (similar to Checketts' own history with Utah's NBA team ). Local reaction to

600-538: A scoreless tie. The following week, Jason Kreis scored the first goal in franchise history in a 3–1 loss to LA Galaxy at the Home Depot Center . RSL played its first-ever home match on April 16, 2005, before 25,287 fans at Rice-Eccles Stadium; Brian Dunseth scored a header in the 81st minute to deliver a 1–0 victory over the Colorado Rapids . The season was mostly a disappointment, however, with

660-417: A supporter of Real Salt Lake, composed the song "Believe" in honor of the club. Initially posted on YouTube , the song has since been adopted as the team's official anthem, being sung at the beginning of every home game, at the end of every home game if the result is a win, as well as after all goals scored by RSL. The song used prior to the anthem was " The Sweet Escape " by Gwen Stefani . As Real Salt Lake

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720-445: A victory—the longest winless streak in MLS history. Jeff Cunningham, who came to Salt Lake from Colorado, provided most of Real's highlights during an otherwise poor 2006 season. The team failed to qualify for the playoffs, finishing with a 10–13–9 record. Real Salt Lake boasted a formidable attack with Cunningham and Kreis up front, joined by recently signed Panamanian international Luis Tejada . They were supported by veteran talent in

780-407: A vote in 2006 struck down a funding proposal. Dave Checketts said that he would sell it if a proposal was not put forward. Parties from several cities, including Rochester, New York and St. Louis, Missouri , expressed interest in purchasing the franchise and moving it. Finally, after months of discussions an agreement was put in place and Real Salt Lake announced that they would move forward with

840-1308: Is a small-market team, one of the team's biggest challenges is bringing in enough revenue to remain competitive. Opening Rio Tinto Stadium in October 2008 provided a significant revenue boost to the team. Real Salt Lake went from 4,000 season-ticket holders before October 2008, to 8,750 in 2012, 10,000 in 2013, and 15,000+ in 2016. RSL has a long-term sponsorship deal with Intermountain Health . It previously had sponsorship deals with LifeVantage and Xango . Additional sponsors include JetBlue Airways , Maverik, Inc., Ford , WCF Insurance , and Zions Bank . Their corporate sponsors are America First Credit Union, Adidas , Atlas Disposal, City Creek Center , Coca-Cola , Collins Roofing Inc., Continental Tires , England Logistics, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, Great Clips , Key Bank , Les Olson Company, MarketStar, Michelob ULTRA , Pikus Concrete, Planet Fitness , Presidio, RealMedia , Sew Sweet, Sherwin-Williams , Siegfried and Jensen , Summit Technology, Toro , Toyota , Utah Children's Dental Network, Utah: Life Elevated , WGU , YESCO , and Zagg brands. Radio broadcasts air on KSL AM 1160, FM 102.7 (English) and KTUB AM 1600 (Spanish). From 2023, every Real Salt Lake match

900-571: Is available via MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app . Prior to the all-streaming deal, the club was aired across Utah on a number of television networks and stations. Sinclair Broadcast Group held television rights to Real Salt Lake games that were not aired by Major League Soccer's national television partners. The telecasts (which, until its discontinuation, were originally presented by Sinclair's American Sports Network ) featured pre- and post-game coverage. Sinclair's Utah station KMYU served as

960-523: Is considered to be the Colorado Rapids , with the two teams being the closest to each other geographically, and also competing for the annual Rocky Mountain Cup . Competition first began upon Salt Lake's entry into Major League Soccer in 2005, with the cup itself being awarded by a bi-partisan "Committee of 10", made up of fans from each respective club. Initially dominated by the Rapids, Salt Lake has since taken

1020-728: The Los Angeles Galaxy in the November 22 final. RSL played the L.A. Galaxy to a 1–1 tie through overtime and won the MLS Cup (5–4 on penalties). Robbie Russell won the game on a penalty kick. Goalkeeper Nick Rimando was named Man of the Match. The victory in the 2009 MLS Cup qualified RSL for the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League. The 2010 season saw RSL continue its home unbeaten streak. On October 16, 2010, Real Salt Lake improved their home unbeaten streak to 25 games after beating

1080-479: The NPSL . Ogden's impressive early-season form petered out at the year progressed; a 4-0 win over Cascade Surge was their most comprehensive victory of the year, but that was to be their final hurrah - thereafter, the team suffered a disappointing series of results including 6 consecutive defeats, ending their playoff hopes fairly early. They eventually finished 13 points behind champions Abbotsford Rangers ; Bruno Baca

1140-491: The Portland Timbers . This success led to Mastroeni being named permanent head coach following the season. On January 5, 2022, the franchise was acquired by sports team investors Ryan Smith and David Blitzer . The team's colors are claret red, cobalt blue, and real gold. Home, away, and third uniforms. In 2005 a soccer-specific stadium was approved for Sandy , a suburb of Salt Lake City. However,

1200-515: The USL ), on digital platforms. In 2020, the team extended its television deal with Sinclair until 2022. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Last updated: January 6, 2024 Source: Real Salt Lake Jason Kreis's number 9

1260-525: The playoffs for the first time since 2007. The 2016 season started with the Quarterfinals on the 2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League where they were eliminated by eventual runner up Tigres UANL of Liga MX by an aggregate score of 3–1. The 2016 season saw Real Salt Lake return to the playoffs but they were once again eliminated by the LA Galaxy , this time by a 3–1 score line on the road in

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1320-608: The 1970s. T.H. Bell Junior High and South Ogden Junior High feed into Bonneville. Note: 4A classification was largest in the state of Utah until 1996. Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake ( RSL ) is an American professional soccer club based in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area . The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference . Founded in 2004,

1380-481: The 89th minute, ending the game in a 2–2 draw. The second leg of the final was held on April 27, 2011, at Rio Tinto Stadium ( America First Field ); Monterrey scored the only goal of the game, giving Monterrey a 3–2 aggregate victory. In their 2011 MLS season, RSL's home unbeaten streak ended at 29 games on May 28, 2011, with their loss to the Seattle Sounders FC . Real finished the regular season with

1440-534: The FC Dallas. This win gave Real Salt Lake the most consecutive home games without a loss in MLS history. RSL tied San Jose Earthquakes 2005 record for a single-season home unbeaten streak with zero losses in the 2010 regular season. Real Salt Lake finished second in the race for the Supporters Shield with a (15–4–11) record. Goalkeeper Nick Rimando led the league with 14 shutouts, and Jámison Olave

1500-502: The Western Conference play in game. In the off season, longtime legends Javier Morales and Jamison Olave did not have their options exercised by the club. On March 20, 2017, the club announced that head coach Jeff Cassar had been dismissed from his duties only three games into the season. Daryl Shore was named interim head coach for the two games against the New York Red Bulls and Minnesota United FC . On March 29 it

1560-531: The campus of the University of Utah , from 2005 to 2007. The team is currently led by head coach Pablo Mastroeni . In domestic soccer, Real Salt Lake won the 2009 MLS Cup , and they finished as runners-up in the Supporters Shield in 2010 and the 2013 editions of both the U.S. Open Cup and MLS Cup . The club additionally finished runners-up in the 2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League , becoming

1620-563: The club also traded key players Jámison Olave , Fabián Espíndola and Will Johnson . RSL finished the season in second place in the Western Conference with a 16–10–8 (W-L-T) record, and reached both the Open Cup and MLS Cup finals, losing both to D.C. United and Sporting Kansas City , respectively. After the season, head coach Jason Kreis left Real Salt Lake to become the first head coach of expansion club New York City FC , with long-time assistant coach Jeff Cassar replacing him at

1680-404: The club began play in 2005 as an expansion team . The club plays its home games at America First Field (formerly known as Rio Tinto Stadium ), a soccer-specific stadium located in the Salt Lake City suburb of Sandy, Utah , which they shared with their sister team, Utah Royals FC . Before moving to America First Field, RSL previously played home games at Rice-Eccles Stadium , located on

1740-504: The club. On August 30, MLS announced that Hansen would sell his stakes in Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, and Real Monarchs following controversy over his past use of racist language. Additionally, long-time club captain – and final remaining member of the 2009 MLS Cup winning side – Kyle Beckerman retired following the season's end, having played more regular season games than any outfield player in MLS history. Unable to find

1800-526: The construction of Real Salt Lake Stadium. The Debt Review Committee of Salt Lake County, however, voted against the stadium. In response, Real Salt Lake's owner announced the team would be sold and likely move out of the Salt Lake area after the 2007 season. However, a new stadium proposal was passed by the State Senate. The Utah House approved House bill 1SHB38, approving $ 35 million towards

1860-534: The development of Real Salt Lake's new home. The governor signed the bill. The $ 110 million stadium was built in Sandy , a suburb of Salt Lake City. The stadium was named after its sponsor, Rio Tinto Group . The stadium opened on October 9, 2008. In September 2022, Rio Tinto Stadium was renamed America First Field , with RSL and America First Credit Union announcing a naming rights deal. NHG = No home game during playoffs The main rival of Real Salt Lake

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1920-506: The end of the campaign. The club also saw the dismissal of head coach Mike Petke on August 11, following an incident between the coach and match officials during the 2019 Leagues Cup . Initially named interim manager for the remainder of the season, assistant coach Freddy Juarez was eventually named as head coach following the season. The 2020 season , significantly shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic , nonetheless saw major change affect

1980-522: The fall of 1960 to approximately 900 students, including freshmen. The school was built to address the overwhelming population growth (attributed to the post-war " baby boom ") at the south end of Weber County. The school was built at a large cost to the Weber County School District. Every effort was made to make Bonneville reflect the latest in technology and culture. The building itself was designed with large, open spaces such as

2040-580: The final day of the season, with Joseph Hickman scoring a brace. Unfortunately, this was the lone high point of an otherwise dispiriting season for the men from Weber County , who finished ninth in the division. Sam Charles and Andy Cornia were the Outlaws' joint top scorers, with 4 goals each. As of June 10, 2011. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for

2100-425: The final weeks of the regular season, RSL found itself in a battle for the final two spots in the MLS playoffs. However, thanks to a victory over Colorado in the final game of the regular season, RSL clinched a position in the 2009 MLS playoffs. Despite finishing with a losing record overall (11–12–7), the team was granted the last spot through a tie-breaker. Real Salt Lake went on to win the 2009 MLS Cup by defeating

2160-598: The first American club to do so during the tournament's group stage format. Their fully owned USL affiliate, Real Monarchs , won the USL Championship , the second division in American soccer, in 2019 . The Spanish title Real ( Spanish pronunciation: [reˈal] ), meaning "royal" in English, has been used since the early 20th century by Spanish soccer clubs who have received royal patronage from

2220-564: The first round of the playoffs. The post-season ended, however, with a RSL loss to the Red Bulls in the Western Conference final. In the 2009 MLS season, RSL proved nearly invincible at home, having a 9–1–5 record in Rio Tinto Stadium (America First Field), with a record-setting +23 goal differential. Real Salt Lake did not lose a league game at home since May 2009. However, the team struggled to maintain form during road games. In

2280-505: The helm. Despite the departure, the club finished the 2014 season in third in the Western Conference, with a record of 15–8–11 totaling 56 points, and qualified for the 2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League . In the MLS Cup Playoffs , RSL was eliminated in the conference semi-finals by eventual champions LA Galaxy 5–0 on aggregate . Despite a five-game unbeaten start to the 2015 season , the team eventually began to struggle in

2340-603: The losses of general manager Garth Lagerway , head coach Freddy Juarez , and club captain Albert Rusnák to the club. Real Salt Lake has five officially recognized supporters groups —Salt City United, Rogue Cavaliers Brigade, Section 26, Riot Brigade, and La Barra Real — which as of 2019 all exist under a larger unified umbrella group known as The Riot. Leo the Lion is the official mascot of Real Salt Lake. In 2011, Branden Steineckert , drummer of punk band Rancid and

2400-428: The matches, have been heated among longtime players who played from the two teams. Real Salt Lake has a record of 19 wins, 12 draws and 17 losses in all competitions against Sporting. The team also maintains smaller, fan-driven rivalries with the LA Galaxy , Los Angeles FC , and Seattle Sounders FC . The latter derived from a meeting in the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs , later expanding through further playoff meetings and

2460-400: The midfield and defense, such as Chris Klein , Carey Talley , and newly arrived goalkeeper Nick Rimando . Their first game of the 2007 MLS season was a 2–2 draw for FC Dallas on Real's home turf. RSL were outscored 6–0 in their next three games. In a stunning move, Ellinger was fired and replaced by Kreis, who immediately retired as a player. Also, general manager Steve Pastorino resigned and

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2520-443: The new team's name was initially met with mixed feelings, with the name being accused of contrivance. Other suggested team names, such as "Highlanders", " Latter Day Saint FC", "Salt Lake SC", or "Union SLC", were initially preferred for the club by locals. However, by at least 2014, reaction to the name had drastically improved, with the team establishing an identity representative of the Salt Lake community. Real Salt Lake became

2580-467: The organization's other teams the NWSL 's Utah Royals FC and the men's second division side Real Monarchs . It also houses the team's youth academy, which was moved from Casa Grande, Arizona, offering a single location and clear path for acquiring and developing young talent. 2019 saw the final seasons of both long-time goalkeeper Nick Rimando and defender Tony Beltran , both of whom retired following

2640-573: The quarterfinals, Real Salt Lake advanced by beating the Columbus Crew 4–1 over two games. In the semi-finals, Real Salt Lake beat Saprissa 2–0 in the home leg, before losing the away leg 1–2. The 3–2 aggregate was enough for Real to advance and become the first MLS team to reach the CONCACAF Champions League finals. Real Salt Lake played the first leg of the finals at Mexican side Monterrey . RSL's Javier Morales scored in

2700-455: The regular season. In the playoffs, RSL lost to Seattle in the conference semi-finals, and were eliminated from the playoffs. In the 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League , RSL were placed in Group 2 with Herediano of Costa Rica and Tauro of Panama, but were eliminated at the group stage. In 2013, Checketts sold his stake in Real Salt Lake to minority owner Dell Loy Hansen . Before the season,

2760-421: The season did conclude strongly, with three wins in their final five games, including a dominant 5-2 win over Abbotsford Rangers that proved to be their most comprehensive victory of the season. Ogden again finished in mid-table obscurity, 14 points out of the playoffs in 5th place. Kyle Christensen and Andy Cornia were the joint top scorers with 4 goals each, and Matt Broadhead topped the assists standings for

2820-803: The second year in a row, with four. Ogden realigned to the Southwest Division in 2009 following the PDL expansion in the Pacific Northwest, but found the going tough in amongst the teams of Southern California. They tied their first game of the season 1-1 with the Southern California Seahorses , but lost their next three on the trot, including a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Orange County Blue Star . They finally won their first game in early June, 1-0 over state rivals BYU Cougars , but despite their partnership with MLS side Real Salt Lake and an experienced coach in

2880-596: The shape of Ted Eck , suffered a miserable month thereafter, losing 5-0 to the Los Angeles Legends , allowing the Lancaster Rattlers to score a late winner in a 4-3 defeat, and being hit for seven by eventual divisional champions Hollywood United Hitmen . Somewhat surprisingly, the Outlaws finished the season strongly, notching wins over Orange County Blue Star and Fresno Fuego , before pummelling bottom-of-the-table Bakersfield Brigade 6-0 on

2940-419: The standings, coupled with a loss to Sporting Kansas City in the semi-finals of the 2015 Open Cup . RSL also lost key player Nat Borchers , who they traded to the Portland Timbers before the season and all-time goalscorer Álvaro Saborío , traded away to D.C. United mid-season. Although late-season signings Luis Silva and Juan Manuel Martinez provided strong performances, the team did not qualify for

3000-599: The team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team. Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at [1] Bonneville High School (Washington Terrace, Utah) Bonneville High School is a secondary high school in Washington Terrace , Utah , United States. Bonneville first opened its doors in

3060-438: The team setting a league record by posting a 557-minute scoreless streak (later broken by Toronto FC ). They were also on a 10-game losing streak before managing a 2–2 draw on the road against San Jose Earthquakes . The first season finished with a record of 5–22–5. In 2006, Real Salt Lake's second season, the team recorded five losses and one tie in the first six matches of the season. RSL had gone 18 consecutive matches without

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3120-522: The team's flagship station, and telecasts were syndicated to other Sinclair-owned stations in the region, and non-Sinclair stations in Albuquerque, Phoenix and Tucson. In 2018, the team extended its television deal with Sinclair, and announced a streaming partnership with KSL-TV , under which it offered in-market streaming of RSL's regional broadcasts, as well as their former sister club Utah Royals FC ( NWSL ) and reserve club Real Monarchs (then in

3180-636: The twelfth MLS franchise when Major League Soccer awarded an expansion franchise on July 14, 2004, to SCP Worldwide, headed by Dave Checketts . Jason Kreis became the first player in RSL history, coming in a trade from the Dallas Burn. Other notable players who played in RSL's early years included veterans Clint Mathis , Eddie Pope and Jeff Cunningham . RSL's first season was 2005 under head coach John Ellinger . RSL began play on April 2, 2005, against New York MetroStars at Giants Stadium , which ended in

3240-527: Was announced that Mike Petke would take over the head coaching position following the game against Minnesota United FC on April 1. Despite a dazzling late season run, the team finished one point shy of making the playoffs. The 2018 season was heralded with the opening of the new $ 78 million Training Center and Zion's Bank Real Academy in Herriman, Utah. The facility was praised for offering world-class training amenities year round for Real Salt Lake and

3300-481: Was later replaced by Garth Lagerwey . The franchise launched a massive re-construction project that continued throughout the year. The team finished with a disappointing 6–15–9 record, missing the playoffs yet again. In the 2008 MLS season, working with new general manager Garth Lagerwey , RSL added several key players including Kyle Beckerman , Robbie Findley , Javier Morales , Nat Borchers and Jamison Olave . As Real established chemistry together, they emerged as

3360-501: Was much of the same for Ogden, as poor away form hampered them in their progress up the Northwest Division standings. A 3-0 opening day victory over Spokane Shadow was a promising start, but the next six games yielded just one more victory, again over Spokane, and included a demoralising 5-0 thrashing by Tacoma Tide . June was a tough month for the Outlaws, with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Yakima Reds their only high point;

3420-524: Was named MLS Defender of the Year . In the MLS playoffs, however, RSL lost to FC Dallas in the first round. For the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League , Real Salt Lake were placed in Group A with Cruz Azul of Mexico, Toronto FC of Canada and Arabe Unido of Panama. Real Salt Lake finished first in Group A, with a perfect 3–0 home record and a 1–1–1 away record. RSL continued its run in the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League knockout rounds in spring 2011. In

3480-468: Was not worn by RSL players after the time of its retirement in 2011. However, in 2019, when the club decided to retire Javier Morales's number 11, Kreis pleaded with the club to recirculate his number 9. As a result, both number 9 and number 11 are still circulated numbers for the club. Kreis and Morales's names and numbers are "retired" and displayed prominently above the player's tunnel on the west concourse of America First Field. Ownership history This

3540-459: Was the Outlaws' form away from home which proved to be their downfall. The 6-2 loss away to BYU Cougars was their worst result of the season, and despite a comprehensive 6-1 thrashing of Cascade Surge on the final day, the Outlaws finished the year a distant fourth, a full 20 points behind divisional champions BYU. Kyle Christensen was the Outlaws' top scorer with 6 goals, while Matt Broadhead and Kellan Christensen tallied 3 assists each. 2008

3600-535: Was the top scorer of a team that also included Turks and Caicos Islands international midfielder Duane Glinton . 2007 started difficultly for Ogden, picking up just four points from their first four games of the season, and missing out on a second US Open Cup qualification. The month of June was better, highlighted by a pair of victories (3-2 over Tacoma Tide (Goals scored by Bruno Baca, Matt Broadhead, and Shawn Blymiller) and 2-0 over Abbotsford Rangers ), (Goals scored by Kellan Christensen and Shawn Blymiller) but it

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