6 months ago Article 7 comments

With early playoff exit, offseason changes inevitable

With the season ending rather prematurely, speculation is inevitable. Here's a brief preview of what I think we can expect over the offseason.

6 months ago Article 2 comments

RSL unable to finish chances as playoff run screeches to halt

In what seemed a stunning repeat of so many matches gone by, Real Salt Lake fell near the death of the match after failing to finish their chances.

6 months ago Article 3 comments

Pre-Match Reading: RSL v. Seattle, Second Leg

With Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders facing off to move forward and face LA Galaxy, catch up on the stories, stats and lineup projection before the match.

6 months ago Article 0 comments

Kreis on Seattle match: Be ready for 90 or 120 minutes

Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis's post-training press interaction on Wednesday touched on absences, penalties, chances and more.

6 months ago Article 5 comments

Despite goal paucity, Kreis not panicking

With Real Salt Lake playing four consecutive matches without scoring a goal — or conceding one — Jason Kreis has plenty on his mind ahead of the second leg of the Western Conference semifinal.

6 months ago Article 0 comments

Espindola, Olave set for game-time decisions against Seattle

Fabian Espindola and Jamison Olave will be facing late fitness tests to determine their readiness for Thursday's semifinal second leg against Seattle Sounders.

7 months ago Article 2 comments

Two questions ahead of second leg with Seattle

Dave Clark of Sounder at Heart gives his two cents on two big questions facing the Sounders on Thursday. With Mauro Rosales questionable and Eddie Johnson coming back into fitness, what's Sigi Schmid to do?

7 months ago Video 1 comment

VIDEO: Tony Beltran's headed clearance in 2011 against Seattle

If you were to ask a Real Salt Lake fan what the best moment of the second leg of the 2011 Western Conference semifinal was, 9.5 times of ten, they'd answer with Tony Beltran's headed clearance.

7 months ago Article 19 comments

Borchers: Seattle fans' treatment of Rimando "disgusting"

During Friday's goalless draw against Seattle Sounders, goalkeeper Nick Rimando took a blow to the face and had to be patched up. Seattle fans reacted, and Nat Borchers takes issue with their reaction.

7 months ago Article 3 comments

Contrary to popular belief, RSL flanks not so weak

There's a lot of talk about Real Salt Lake being vulnerable to wide play because of the nature of the narrow diamond tactical setup employed. Is it true?

7 months ago Article 0 comments

Player Ratings, RSL v. Seattle

Resident player rater and mustache champion Randal Serr takes on the player ratings for the first leg of the Western Conference semifinals pitting RSL and Seattle against each other. Not quite a fight to the death, but there was a broken nose.

7 months ago Article 3 comments

With second leg looming, RSL injury worries compound

With one leg down and one to go, Real Salt Lake will be heading back to the Rio Tinto hoping that their injured ranks can sufficiently recover for Thursday's match.

7 months ago Article 4 comments

After first leg, RSL and Seattle head into second leg 0-0

After the first leg of the Western Conference semifinal, Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders remain 0-0.

7 months ago Article 0 comments

Pre-Match Notes: RSL v. Seattle, Leg One (A)

Real Salt Lake takes on Seattle Sounders at CenturyLink Field to open its 2012 playoff campaign. Catch up on the links, injuries, and stats right here.

7 months ago Article 1 comment

Defensive questions mire RSL preparation

With kickoff approaching, Jason Kreis will be forced to make a defensive decision: Who partners Nat Borchers?

7 months ago Article 0 comments

Periphery players could make big impact, even as RSL's injuries heal

If Jason Kreis can play his preferred XI on Friday, some of RSL's periphery players could be relegated to the bench. What impact could they have on the proceedings from there?

7 months ago Video 2 comments

VIDEO: Saborio's backheel in 2011 playoffs against Seattle

In case you've forgotten already, Alvaro Saborio scored one of the classiest goals seen in Claret and Cobalt just over one year ago in the first leg of the Western Conference semi-final against Seattle Sounders.

7 months ago Article 1 comment

RSL's playoff experience could factor into MLS Cup chances

What does it take to win an MLS Cup? Is it experience, form, or raw talent? It certainly can't hurt to have players on your side that have seen long runs in the playoffs, can it?

7 months ago Article 3 comments

Three Questions with Sounder at Heart

Dave Clark of Seattle Sounders blog Sounder at Heart shares his perspective on Friday's first leg of the Western Conference semi-final in yet another installment of Three Questions.