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For RSL, Seattle is all about survival

Last updated Friday, May 11, 2012 - 11:47pm

With a two-week break in the wings, don’t expect Real Salt Lake to hold anything back as it heads to Seattle for a key top of the table clash.

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RSL wouldn't settle for a draw

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 11:46pm

Real Salt Lake boss Jason Kreis has always believed in the mantra of fortune favoring the bold.

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RSL seeking its first win on Texas turf

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 10:55pm

With two key pieces of its lineup puzzle benched by suspension tonight, Real Salt Lake attempts to do what it never has done.

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MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/The Associated Press
San Jose Earthquakes’ Steven Lenhart (24) is fouled by Real Salt Lake’s Jamison Olave (4) during the second half in San Jose on Saturday. Olave was red-carded and ejected after the foul.

RSL notes: Fans seeking a measure of sympathy after loss

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, April 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Real Salt Lake fans hoping for a measure of sympathy after a 3-1 setback late Saturday aren't likely to find a shoulder to cry on from their San Jose counterparts.

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Showdown for MLS' top spot

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 5:12pm

The best of the West takes aim at the best of the East.

Real Salt Lake takes its franchise-best start on the road tonight to take on unbeaten Sporting Kansas City at Livestrong Sporting Park.

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. and will be televised live on CW30.

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RSL, Rapids start off Rocky Mountain rivalry

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, April 6, 2012 - 11:41pm

SANDY — It’s rivalry weekend at Rio Tinto Stadium.

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Real Salt Lake’s Fabian Espindola (right) leaps over Montreal goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts (bottom) who made a sliding stop on the ball during their game Wednesday at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy.

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Associated Press

RSL claims an ugly win

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 11:32pm

SANDY — While Real Salt Lake will never consider giving the three points back, its performance against Major League Soccer newcomer Montreal on Wednesday night was about as ugly as a positive result can be.

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RSL counts on bench for high energy

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 11:28pm

SANDY — During his on-air post-match interview on KTVX late Saturday night, Real Salt Lake manager Jason Kreis had high praise for the three players who entered the Utah side’s match with Portland as second-half substitutions.

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RSL notes: Win was a massive shot in the arm

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 12:29am

RSL notes: Win was a massive shot in the arm

By JUSTIN JOHNSON

Standard-Examiner correspondent

While it's far, far too early in a long season to celebrate much, Real Salt Lake's shocking come-from-behind result against Portland could become a massive shot in the arm.

So often in sports, especially at the professional level, momentum is a critical component in finding success.

With about 90 seconds left in regulation, RSL was facing a two-match losing streak, and the prospect of having its early-season momentum, garnered by multiple-go

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RSL needs a more physical and bruising style of play

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 26, 2012 - 11:32pm

Without a doubt, Real Salt Lake plays the most technically-advanced and attractive-to-watch game in all of Major League Soccer.

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Much for supporters to chant about with RSL

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 1:19pm

The opening eight days of the 2012 Major League Soccer season have been nothing short of a dream for Real Salt Lake.

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MLS thriving decade after barely hanging on

Tim Booth The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 3:06pm

Don Garber was still in the infancy of his tenure as commissioner of Major League Soccer when the league faced legitimate uncertainty about its future and was forced to fold two underperforming franchises.

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Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan (left) and Real Salt Lake midfielder Will Johnson battle for the ball during the second half of their MLS Western Conference Championship soccer match, on Nov. 6, in Carson, Calif. The Galaxy won 3-1.

Real Salt Lake comes up short in 2011

Justin Johnson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 11:36pm

Expectations can be tricky things.

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Gonzalez voted MLS defender of year; edges out RSL's Olave and Borchers

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 2:20pm

NEW YORK -- Omar Gonzalez of the MLS Cup finalist Los Angeles Galaxy has been voted the league's defender of the year.

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Galaxy advance to West finals; Real Salt Lake will play L.A. on Sunday

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, November 4, 2011 - 2:25pm

CARSON, Calif. -- David Beckham says he's having the most enjoyable season of his five with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The only thing that would make it better is a championship.

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