The Salt
The Salt is a recurring column focused on opinion and analysis on the latest Real Salt Lake news from RSL Soapbox managing editor Matt Montgomery.
The Salt: Evaluating RSL’s 2022 roster so far
Is RSL better or worse off?
The Salt: Five reasons I’m excited for 2022
We’re just cresting a hill, and the view is great.
The Salt: Genuine excitement ahead of RSL vs. Portland
I’ve got a new attitude.
The Salt: Shift the narrative from “the doubters,” RSL overcame 2021
Let’s recognize that there were real struggles for RSL.
The Salt: Chaos reigns at RSL with Juarez exit, as usual
Have we lost anything now, or did we lose it a long time ago?
The Salt: Same as it ever was at 2021 mid-point
It’s been quite a year.
The Salt: In praise of Damir Kreilach
Damir Kreilach continues his goalscoring ways — but when can we call him an all-time great?
The Salt: Parsing RSL’s additions and roster changes
Bobby Wood. Jony Menendez. Toni Datkovic. With three big additions, how will RSL adjust their roster?
The Salt: Super League? Who cares — RSL is back
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen RSL play, but European soccer keeps stealing our attention.
The Salt: Why I hate MLS’s arbitrary preseason streaming rules
It’s almost like MLS hates fans.
The Salt: Optimism amid uncertainty
Real Salt Lake is moving forward, but forgive us if we’re all a little exhausted.
The Salt: 2020 should have been the year of Corey Baird
It could have been a brilliant career. And maybe it still can be, just not here.
The Salt: Understanding Real Salt Lake in 2021
It feels a bit like we’re in the middle of a blizzard, despite unseasonal temperatures in Salt Lake.
The Salt: Beckerman’s retirement and the end of an era
Beckerman’s retirement ends the on-field career of a club-defining player.
The Salt: Happy Thanksgiving
It’s been a long year for all of us.
The Salt: It’s darkest before the sun rises
We’re pretty sure they’re all wrong.
The Salt: The 18-month windstorm
Despite efforts to the contrary, it appears the worst is over for Real Salt Lake.
The Salt: Dell Loy Hansen must go
There is no other option.
The Salt: We’ve never seen soccer like this
MLS is Back — and here’s what we can expect, and some questions we should be asking.
Victory Gold: Real Salt Lake’s worst jersey?
Let’s get nostalgic for something most people think is bad.
The Salt: There’s something on RSL’s wing
For 63 minutes, RSL was stuck in ... The Twilight Zone.
The Salt: RSL and Savarino, when the walls fell
Fall and Juarez at Tanagra.
The Salt: Is RSL’s roster nearly complete?
It’s finally time to start digging in deep on the roster.
The Salt: Signings, kit leaks, and roster-building
Does RSL need to sign players today, or can they wait?
The Salt: Jason Kreis and radio silence
Let’s talk about some possibilities.
The Salt: Welcome to the offseason
Come have a seat. We’ll be right with you.
The Salt: Does RSL have a golden opportunity vs. Seattle?
Looking at Seattle’s win over Dallas might give us some clues.
The Salt: What should RSL expect against Portland Timbers?
It’s time for some knockout action.
The Salt: Is Damir Kreilach a false nine?
I don’t actually think he is.
The Salt: Mike Petke has tarnished Real Salt Lake
There are no more excuses.