RSL 2026 In-Season News Thread

Discussion in 'Real Salt Lake' started by Ismitje, Feb 20, 2026.

  1. goobx1

    goobx1 Member+

    Jul 9, 2007
    Salt Lake
    Yes. Sorry. I tried to do my best. I didn't have a cord plugged in right. I can try and fix it again but the next episode is coming soon.

    It sucks because it is a really good episode.
     
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  2. RSLer

    RSLer Member+

    Sep 24, 2008
    Stansbury Park, UT
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I had the same issue. It sounded like they were in another room from me in a house having a private conversation.
     
  3. goobx1

    goobx1 Member+

    Jul 9, 2007
    Salt Lake
    Really sorry. Had a cord not in place and it was the camera mic and not our microphones. Sucks, because it was a really fun and funny episode. Amateurs still.
     
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  4. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tyler Wolff loaned to Sacramento for the rest of the season, which makes sense IMO. He's way down the depth chart and needs better than Monarch games. No minutes for us in 2026.
     
  5. goobx1

    goobx1 Member+

    Jul 9, 2007
    Salt Lake
    That great pre season really paying off for him. All of a sudden the RSL roster was tough to break into for him. Hope it works out.
     
  6. Med_Phys

    Med_Phys Member+

    RSL
    United States
    Jun 20, 2019
    Terre Haute, IN
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I hope he plays there, if I remember correctly, Sacramento is usually a top side in that league.
     
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  7. Med_Phys

    Med_Phys Member+

    RSL
    United States
    Jun 20, 2019
    Terre Haute, IN
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    World Cup break starts after the game 4 weeks from today. Crazy stuff.
     
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  8. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tyler Wolff scores five minutes into his debut game for Sacramento, a 4-0 win for the Republic over Spokane; Ajago with an assist.
     
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  9. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  10. Med_Phys

    Med_Phys Member+

    RSL
    United States
    Jun 20, 2019
    Terre Haute, IN
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  11. Kevin Morris

    Kevin Morris Member

    Real Salt Lake
    United States
    Dec 11, 2025
    So 10 games in I just wanted to just see kind how RSL is stacking up based on the standings of the opponents.

    VS Top-Half Teams: 1W-0D-2L, 2 to 4
    Vancouver 0-1
    Sounders 2-1
    Miami 0-2

    VS Bottom-Half Teams: 5W-1D-1L, 16 to 10
    Atlanta 3-2
    Austin 2-1
    SD 2-2
    SKC 3-1
    SD 4-2
    Galaxy 0-2
    Timbers 2-0

    I was really worried about the strength of schedule going into this season but it has turned out to be kind of the opposite of what I expected.

    3 of the next 4 before the break are “top-half” teams, so I think we will really have a good idea of where the team is at .
     
  12. rslfanboy

    rslfanboy Member+

    Jul 24, 2007
    Section 26
    TBF, San Diego was supposed to be a top half team to start the year. Alas.
     
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  13. Kevin Morris

    Kevin Morris Member

    Real Salt Lake
    United States
    Dec 11, 2025
    so true, playing them twice early turned out to be a blessing instead of a curse!
     
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  14. goobx1

    goobx1 Member+

    Jul 9, 2007
    Salt Lake
    I didn't have RSL getting close to earning any points until like game 5 against KC. Like most folks, I was overestimating the teams in front of them on the schedule.

    The games left before the WC break are:

    RSL currently in 6th place in the west

    Sat. May 9 at FCD currently 7th place
    Wed. May 13 Houston currently 8th place
    Sat. May 16 Rapids currently 9th place
    Sat. May 23 at Minnesota currently 5th place

    It will be a battle to see who takes over the middle of the table in the West.
     
  15. Med_Phys

    Med_Phys Member+

    RSL
    United States
    Jun 20, 2019
    Terre Haute, IN
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I would do thirds, not halves.
     
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  16. 15 to 32

    15 to 32 Straw Hog

    Jul 1, 2008
    Salt Lake
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think you’re seeing various philosophies on how to handle a season essentially cut in half with a significant gap in the middle to make changes. Some clubs are using the first half to go out and attack (see San Jose or Nashville) others are balancing needs (LaFC, Miami) and others just said let’s see what we can change for half two in the summer (a lot of clubs)

    I also think the 2027 sprint season is making clubs rethink how to sign contracts
     
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  17. Kevin Morris

    Kevin Morris Member

    Real Salt Lake
    United States
    Dec 11, 2025
    So a question that I am curious to hear your answers; Who is the worst ever player for RSL?

    My nominations:

    Jean-Martial Kipré

    Matt Van Oekel

    Richie Kotschau

    Justin Portillo


    (These are based on just their time on the field at RSL alone, Not their career. Some of my guys I picked because they got sent off, had multiple yellows and never scored or assisted according to the internet haha)
     
  18. rslfanboy

    rslfanboy Member+

    Jul 24, 2007
    Section 26
    Pool Boy
     
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  19. SenordrummeR2

    SenordrummeR2 Member+

    Jul 21, 2008
    Layton, UT
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nick Besagno. And I say that not only for his contributions (he had 8 total appearances for RSL), but also for what was lost because he was on the team. That draft had several players who had long and successful careers: Brad Guzan, Michael Parkhurst, Drew Moor, Chad Barrett. RSL drafted a kid who flamed out faster than a bottle rocket. Heck, that whole draft set the team up for failure.
     
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  20. goobx1

    goobx1 Member+

    Jul 9, 2007
    Salt Lake
    Hate to say it but Dr. Goals?

    Javain Brown

    Rachid El Khalifi

    Luis Gil

    Sebastian Jaime

    Luis Tejada
     
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  21. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oh we had some arguments in this forum about Kipre, who was the end-all and be-all for some posters.
     
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  22. SenordrummeR2

    SenordrummeR2 Member+

    Jul 21, 2008
    Layton, UT
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Rachid El Khalifi. That's a throwback. I remember there being some real excitement on this board when he was announced. Our first dutch player and a real winger. Had some good highlight reels too. Then he never fit into the diamond formation and had very few appearances.

    I disagree with Sebastian Jaime. Any player that is willing to de-pants a player during a goal celebration doesn't belong on the worst player list. He belongs on the all-time best list. :ROFLMAO:
     
  23. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Luis Gil had 2-3 solid years with us. At least one when he was learning and growing, then a cog on the MLS Cup-losing team in 2013. That he couldn't take the next step shouldn't put him on the :all-time worst" list.
     
  24. JLaw

    JLaw Member

    Aug 15, 2008
    Happy Valley
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Different take on the question: Christian "Chicho" Arango... The second half of that 17 goal season was easily the most infuriating stretch for me as a fan... He will always be at the front of my list of least favorite players... Also, this question is hard because certainly RSL signed players that never saw a minute on the pitch but are thus forgotten. They are likely the worst soccer players. What we are really all answering is who's performances was furthest from expectations.
     
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  25. Allez RSL

    Allez RSL Member+

    Jun 20, 2007
    Home
    Hard to not vote for the guy who probably harassed another RSL employee, no matter how many goals he scored
     
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