On Friday, the 55 players on the USMNT preliminary roster got an email. For 26 of them, their dreams came true, headed to the World Cup. For the rest? Heartbreak. “I hurt for the guys,” Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

From AJ Dybantsa to Zavier Gozo, these are the state’s biggest stars, The Tribune columnist writes.

Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo have been snubbed for the World Cup by U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Diego Luna is left out of Real Salt Lake’s squad for today’s game against Minnesota… was predetermined decision to be extra cautious before World Cup break. Sources insist Luna was good to go if called for World Cup. Real Salt Lake were managing minutes to take care of him for summer

These pre-world cup MLS kits with the flags in the numbers and on the chest are the only cool thing about the tournament.

Right before the goal Apple mentioned Sean Johnson recently became the third player to pass 40,000 MLS minutes played. Interestingly, another former DCU goalkeeper, Nick Rimando, is one of the others. (Kyle Beckerman is the third.)

Real Salt Lake will have two months to think about its 1-1 draw with Minnesota United FC on Saturday.

On this week's #NWSL whiparound, the guys marvel at the Utah Royals, are annoyed by Angel City and the Portland Thorns, and puzzle over the San Diego Wave - Washington Spirit attritionfest. Listen/subscribe today! #BAONPDX | #AngelCityFC | #URFC

The team is on an eight-game unbeaten streak heading into a big rivalry game this weekend.

The trophy behind the Continental Divide 🏆

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 👇

#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...

“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

#MLSRefStats Match Day 15 @mnufc.com vs @realsaltlake.com REF: Tori PENSO - 66th game AR1: Brooke MAYO - 90th AR2: Kathryn NESBITT - 179th 4TH: Amin HADZIC - 3rd VAR: Armando VILLARREAL - 46th AVAR: Claudiu BADEA - 100th #MINvRSL #MNUFC #RSL

One of my favorite parts of getting to cover RSL this year has been watching Luna. Not just the goals or assists or big moments. But the way he manipulates defenses and varies his speed and movement. He’s just so damn smart in the heat of the game and I hate this so much.

Almost that time for the Matchday Market 🛍️🏟️ Here's all you need to know to plan ahead: rsl.com/utahroyals/matchdaymarket

Today on Phantom Island: @susannahfuller.bsky.social joins me to explain why one US soccer league is flipping their schedule (and one isn’t) and what the future implications look like for both of them podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

The Utah Royals? The UTAH ROYALS! How are they in second place in the #NWSL? Collective attacking cohesion and solid defending, among a few things. To the telestrator! Watch Futbol W every Tuesday at 1 pm ET on ESPN+: www.espn.com/watch/catalo...

The first ever Continental Divide is here 🏔️🏆 Get your tix for Saturday's event 🎟️: bit.ly/UTAvDENtix26

Question is, who does Barca have that can serve balls like JuanMa Sanabria 😉🤔 #RSL

I've found Barca's Lewandowski replacement. Local kid, knows the culture...

My book, The Messi Effect, is out June 2. It takes you behind the scenes of Messi's arrival, but it's also about the evolution of soccer in the U.S. and goes inside the boardroom as MLS grapples with its future. A must-read for MLS fans. Preorder now. read.macmillan.com/lp/the-messi...

MLS US u22 Players with the most 8+ Fotmob matches through week 14 7 matches: Gozo 6: 5: 4: Mehmeti 3: Hall, Tsakiris, Habroune, Ferree 2: 1: Hezarkhani, Hopkins, Ellis, Norris, Westfield, Orozco, Vazquez, Bombino, Soma Gozo having half of his matches with an 8+ rating is crazy.

14 different clubs have a player ranked in the top five of a position thus far in MLS All-Star voting. You can read more about notable players and other items throughout the league in this week's edition of The Pitch: www.mlssoccer.com/news/the-pit...

Zavier Gozo is having himself a season 🔥 So much so that @empiregass.bsky.social went rouge and added him to his World Cup roster 👀 #usmnt

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...

Man, I’ve seen quite a bit of the younger squads in MLS this season but none play as excitingly as RSL this season. The game against Colorado this weekend really showed such versatility in the attack. Gozo and Solans had special goals. Mastroeni doing stellar work. Makes me think “baby bulls who?”

SIX wins this year matches the 2025 #URFC total and sits one shy of the Club’s 2024 mark

SIX wins this year matches the 2025 #URFC total and sits one shy of the Club’s 2024 mark

What a time to be alive for the Utah Royals. Six wins in the first ten games of the seasons 👏 They are sitting 2nd in the standings 📈

Debbie Worthen from @kslsports.bsky.social profiles Zavier Gozo #RSL youtu.be/ldYbJM_OAxs

𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 ▫️ Henrik Rydstrom fired in Columbus ▫️ Zavier Gozo's stock rises ▫️ Maxi Moralez goes down injured ▫️ ...and much more! @joeclowery.bsky.social, @benwright.bsky.social & @aclausen90.bsky.social dive into the standout players, teams & stories from around MLS ⤵️

The Utah Royals extended their unbeaten streak to eight matches on Sunday, beating Racing Louisville 2-1 in an NWSL game in Sandy.

Teenage midfielder Zavier Gozo scores his fourth goal in four games as Real Salt Lake rallies to beat the Colorado Rapids.

ICYMI: we're making a statement with today's Item of the Match 🙂‍↕️

The ZAVIER GOZO AGENDA™ is picking up speed like a Wasatch avalanche

If you aren’t on the Noel Caliskan boat yet, you better hop aboard before you are left behind. Once again, a great piece by @shinkicker13.bsky.social. @realsaltlake.com #DaleReal #RSL

Debbie Worthen from @kslsports.bsky.social profiles Zavier Gozo #RSL youtu.be/ldYbJM_OAxs

Zavier Gozo’s star is rising with Real Salt Lake. But how much longer will the MLS club be able to hold on to the Utah native? www.ksl.com/article/5149...

#RSL beat Houston 3-0! Man of the match Zavier Gozo scored his first pro brace, leading the team with 5 goals and has added 3 assists in 12 matches. ICYMI: Check out my article detailing his rapid rise from the youth academy to the pro ranks! #USMNT foxintheboxfc.substack.com/p/usmnt-week...

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...

Zavier Gozo scored twice — the 19-year-old’s first career multi-goal game in MLS — and Rafael Cabral had four saves Wednesday night to help Real Salt Lake beat the Houston Dynamo 3-0. Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo FC

The Utah Royals x Togethxr t-shirt is officially a go-to look ✨ This Sunday's Item of the Match is available now at the team store or online: bit.ly/URFCxEWWSshirt

In our latest episode, Utah Royals FC General Manager Connor Oniki talked about his transition to the GM role, his visions and goals. Does he have any secret sauce for the team's recent impressive performance? Come join us!

Matchday 13 was a chaotic midweek lineup of 11 Wednesday night matches. 58 goals were scored. That is the most MLS goals ever scored in a single day. Read about all the highlights here ⬇️

If this was the case Pablo Mastroeni & Kurt Schmid would have insane trillions in GAM for #RSL

MLS Player Status Report: Matchday 14 (Saturday, May 16) www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-pla...