US World Cup roster drops at 1pm MT on Fox. Rumors that #RSL star Diego Luna was left off the roster triggered one of the strongest emotional reactions around the team in years. This is less about one player, and more about what many fans fear the USMNT has lost. My column for KSL: From ksl.com

“There’s a little bit of anxiety every day...” Really enjoyed this convo with Zach Booth. Thoughtful perspective on Europe and invisible contributions that don’t always show up on a box score. Also a telling Yedlin quote. My latest for @KSLcom 👇 www.ksl.com/article/5150... #RSL

#RSL heads to Minnesota for its final MLS match before the World Cup break carrying momentum, growing confidence, and perhaps a few players with flights to New York waiting after the match. My latest for KSL 👇 sports.ksl.com/mls/rsl-face...

I asked #RSL Head Coach and 2x World Cup vet Pablo Mastroeni if he’d be surprised if Zavier Gozo made the #USMNT roster Pablo used the words “unicorn” and “world class” describing Gozo’s speed, endurance, and form. He believes the 19 year-old could help the USMNT immediately 👇

Sam Sarver just shotgunned a Modelo after scoring a stoppage time goal against the San Jose Earthquakes. Willie Johnston vibes, Americanized. Nothing beats MLS.

The Rocky Mountain Cup has always been more than just another match. From Dunny planting the flag in '05, to Pablo standing on the #RSL sideline after becoming a COL legend, to Utah kids like Gozo and Dillon inheriting the rivalry. My latest for KSL 👇 sports.ksl.com/mls/rocky-mo...

#RSL Unified and Colorado Rapids Unified open the first-ever two-leg Unified Rocky Mountain Cup immediately following Saturday’s match at AFF “Nothing is given and everything is earned out there on the field” My latest for KSL👇 I hope fans stick around for this one sports.ksl.com/mls/nothing-...

Why does #RSL coach Pablo Mastroeni keep talking about Noel Caliskan the way he does? A profile, built from conversations stretching back to 2024. And yes… it’s a long one. My latest for KSL 👇 www.ksl.com/article/5149...

RSL’s identity is already established. The next step? Discipline in execution. After a revealing loss in Dallas, Pablo Mastroeni’s young #RSL side returns home to face a Houston team finding form at the right time. My latest for KSL👇 sports.ksl.com/mls/discipli...

Pablo Mastroeni said this week that #RSL still has “issues that need to be resolved.” My latest for KSL Sports on: • managing momentum • Dallas’ pressure • Junqua returns to the Texas heat • Gozo + Luna continuing to drive results 👇 sports.ksl.com/mls/dallas-p...

Out of sync, not broken. Monarchs fall 3-0 to Timbers 2- third straight loss, no goals in that stretch. Plenty of possession. Not enough pressure. Phil Cousins: “We didn’t really punish them with it… there was no real flow.” My recap for KSL👇 sports.ksl.com/mls/real-monar…#RSLSL

A year ago: “Be patient.” Now: goals, moments, and defenders on the floor. Aiden Hezarkhani’s rise- and why it matters for RSL’s development model. This one meant a lot to write. 👇 www.ksl.com/article/5149... #RSL #MLS #USMNT

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has just released a statement on #VWFC

Great look here by @cboehm.bsky.social at Diego Luna’s steely resolve to lead #RSL amidst #USMNT dream :: www.mlssoccer.com/news/diego-l...

New at @kslcom.bsky.social: RSL goes to LA needing a response, with danger and opportunity in equal measure. On Luna reaching the century mark, sibling rivalry, and some rotation in a 3 match week👇 sports.ksl.com/mls/rsl-look... #RSL

Most World Cup tickets sell quickly. The exceptions have been games involving low-profile teams... and, remarkably, the high-priced U.S. opener. @theathletic.com has seen a document that shows sales for that match lagging behind others in LA, such as Iran-NZ. Story w/ @adamcrafton.bsky.social:

Messi visits Utah tomorrow, but Inter Miami may be coming at exactly the wrong time. #RSL unbeaten in 6, perfect at home in 2026. The front 4 is flying but still improving- thanks to their (checks notes) goalkeeper coach? My preview for KSL Sports: 👇 sports.ksl.com/mls/lionel-m...

Such an amazing piece by @shinkicker13.bsky.social on Pablo. I’m sure the ‘fire Pablo’ people are pretty quiet these days. Such an amazing coach and man. Soon @theathletic.com will be calling. #RSL #DaleReal @realsaltlake.com www.ksl.com/article/5148...

I wrote the intro to this article in 2024- after watching Pablo chat with a barrista. Months (years) of jotting notes, collecting tales, and a 1v1 later, I hope I did him justice. Why Pablo Mastroeni Is Still Asking Questions: ksl.com/article/5148... #RSL

Control vs. chaos. How Real Salt Lake can keep building momentum without losing their shape or edge against a dangerous San Diego side. New for KSL Sports: www.ksl.com/article/5148... #RSL

PRO’s “Inside Video Review” look at a potential DOGSO red + PK for #RSL VAR recommended on-field review for DOGSO red. Ref stayed with original decision. PRO calls it “subjective.” Review starts at 8:45 Worth a watch 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N6F...

The World Cup is coming. And in Salt Lake, it suddenly feels real. My latest on the World Cup trophy visit and what it means for Real Salt Lake ⬇️ ksl.com/article/514821…#RSLSL

🚨 BREAKING: Mattey Casey to KSL Sports, here we go. Deal agreed. No release clause. Coverage incoming. Should be fun. First piece is live 👇 www.ksl.com/article/5147...

A point on the road. But it felt like more was there. #RSL responds, pushes, and goes for the win in a wild 2–2 draw in San Diego. Full recap ⬇️ shinkicker13.substack.com/p/from-momen...

Diego Luna’s coming-out party came under San Diego manager Mikey Varas. Now they meet again. Full preview of RSL’s trip west, including the pipeline, momentum, and a San Diego side in flux: 🔗 shinkicker13.substack.com/p/from-momen... #RSL

LA celebrates too early, Monarchs rally twice. Max Kerkvliet delivers again in the shootout. Real Monarchs stay unbeaten after a heated night against LAFC2 👇 shinkicker13.substack.com/p/monarchs-r... #SLCvLAFC

VAR controversy. Luna & Olatunji return. Morgan everywhere. And then… Spierings. My full recap of Real Salt Lake’s 2–1 win over Austin FC ⬇️ shinkicker13.substack.com/p/persistenc... #RSL #RSLvATX #MLS

Lineups are in! Utah native and Academy/Monarchs product Griffin Dillon earns his first start for #RSL Diego Luna, Victor Olatunji, Kobi Henry, Stijn Spierings all make the matchday roster #RSLvATX

Real Salt Lake enters Saturday with: • wins over Seattle and Atlanta • young players stepping up • Diego Luna and Victor Olatunji returning Austin FC comes to America First Field next. My preview of the matchup: shinkicker13.substack.com/p/momentum-m... #RSL #MLS

"When I came in, I saw an organization that is not prepared to win." "It's not a secret that I have a tough time the last six months." We didn't see a Bruce Arena-Timo Werner alliance coming. But it's made #Quakes74 the surprise package of MLS 2026 so far: www.mlssoccer.com/news/timo-we...

AUDIO: #RSL boss Pablo Mastroeni talks Luna, Olatunji return with @spencechecketts.bsky.social, says that Morgan Guilavogui is “most talented player I’ve ever coached” and breaks down early-season Gozo/Hezarkhani success podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

“Everywhere was dark.” Three weeks after a frightening training ground eye injury, Victor Olatunji is back training fully with Real Salt Lake and available for selection this weekend. My story on the freak accident and his return: shinkicker13.substack.com/p/everywhere... #RSL

🚨 Venue Change + Free Soccer 🚨 Sunday’s Real Monarchs vs LAFC2 match has been moved to America First Field- FREE ADMISSION. Like the young talent breaking through with RSL? Monarchs coming off a 5–0 win with a locker room full of guys saying: “I got next” #RSL

Youth leads the way. Solans’ first MLS goal 🎸 Hezarkhani scores again 🚀 Gozo delivers another big moment 📈 Real Salt Lake survives Atlanta’s late push for a 3–2 road win. Full recap 👇 shinkicker13.substack.com/p/youth-lead... #RSL #ATLvRSL #MLS

Youth rising. A legend angry. And a fresh grass pitch waiting in Atlanta. Previewing Real Salt Lake’s road test against Tata Martino’s Atlanta United 👇 shinkicker13.substack.com/p/chaos-and-... #RSL #MLS

Huge congratulations to a keeper I highly rate. Big move, but to a club where he shouldn’t have to share minutes- massive for his development. First win last night (3–1) with 5 saves 🧤📈 #RSL gets $100k GAM, up to $700k in incentives + a sell-on %. Win-win. x.com/rslacademy/s... #RSL

🚨 RSL head coach Pablo Mastroeni confirms post-training that U-22 striker Ari Piol has ruptured his Achilles against Seattle (after scoring a goal earlier in the match) and is going under the knife today. “Gutted for him.” 💔 #RSL

🛡️ Trust the process. Trust the keeper. Monarchs battled back twice, hit the post, and leaned on Max Kerkvliet’s heroics to earn the extra point in a 2–2 shootout thriller vs North Texas SC. 👇 Full recap: shinkicker13.substack.com/p/trust-the-... #SLCvNTX

#RSL earned it. Young core delivers, reinforcements shift the match, and Salt Lake holds off Seattle 2–1 in a physical, emotional home opener -even with a costly injury. 👉 shinkicker13.substack.com/p/joy-grit-a...

#RSL didn’t look overmatched in Vancouver. They just didn’t finish. Now Seattle comes to Sandy. And the cavalry has arrived. Full match preview 👇 shinkicker13.substack.com/p/reinforcem...

Real Salt Lake didn’t get the result, but showed bravery, trust, and a mentality that suggests this group is far from fragile. Match recap from Vancouver ⤵️ shinkicker13.substack.com/p/brave-but-... If you enjoy the coverage, subscribe and tell your friends. It helps more than you think. #RSL

Not the Wasatch… but Vancouver isn’t a bad office view tonight. Mountains, water, and a season opener waiting. I’ll have starting lineups, tactical notes, and live coverage from BC Place. 🔴🔵 #RSL 👉 shinkicker13.substack.com/p/identity-o...

RSL opens 2026 at Vancouver with a new system, key absences, and real questions about identity. “If RSL is going to be brave, it will have to trust its youth.” Full Matchday 1 preview: Identity on the Line ⬇️ shinkicker13.substack.com/p/identity-o... #RSL

#RSL, you have been Not So Deep Dived! We sat down with @shinkicker13.bsky.social from @royalriotpod.bsky.social to chat all things RSL heading into the 2026 season, including.... Where the heck are these goals going to come from! Be sure to check it out when it goes live!

Episode 429 is LIVE! We sat down with @shinkicker13.bsky.social from @royalriotpod.bsky.social to chat all things #RSL heading into the 2026 season! Be sure to check it out on YouTube or anywhere you get podcasts! Video: youtu.be/XwyD6vCwH2A Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

#RSL have worked hard to strengthen in the offseason, adding good depth and star pieces! Have a look at our thoughts on their moves so far! And be sure to check out our season preview video with @shinkicker13.bsky.social from @royalriotpod.bsky.social! youtu.be/XwyD6vCwH2A

🚨NOT SO DEEP DIVE GUEST ANNOUNCEMENTS ROUND 4🚨 #RSL - @shinkicker13.bsky.social from @royalriotpod.bsky.social #CF97 - @glasshousesoccer.bsky.social #DTID - Jose from Golz TV #TFCLive - @coreybrady.bsky.social #Rapids96 - @commercecityradio.bsky.social Episodes start dropping on 2/1!

🚨 A Statement of Intent #RSL has used every roster mechanism in MLS to reshape its squad- 2 DP spots cleared in 48 hours, key exits, and strategic additions. Depth, flexibility, and a playoff push on the horizon. 👉 shinkicker13.substack.com/p/a-statemen...

Six picks, one blueprint. Real Salt Lake’s 2026 SuperDraft moves show how the club develops talent, balances depth, and prepares for the long game. #RSL Sporting Director Kurt Schmid on why the draft still matters- even with DPs dominating headlines. shinkicker13.substack.com/p/mls-superd...

Lionel Messi is coming to Utah 🎉 #RSL officially confirms a 2026 home match vs Inter Miami. For fans in Utah, legends like Rimando & Beckerman may be GOATs… but globally, it’s Messi. Read more: shinkicker13.substack.com/p/lionel-mes...