2022 Real Salt Lake season
2022 Real Salt Lake Season
Real Salt Lake 2022 soccer season
The 2022 Real Salt Lake season was the team 's 18th year of existence, and their 18th consecutive season in Major League Soccer , the top division of the American soccer pyramid . On December 13, 2021, RSL hired Pablo Mastroeni to be the sixth manager in club history, removing the interim tag he had held since taking over for Freddy Juarez on August 27, 2021. [ 1]
Competitions
Preseason
The club's preseason schedule was announced on January 9, 2022.[ 2] Originally, the club would have attended the 2022 Desert Showcase match with Seattle Sounders FC , however, the club opted out from the event due to scheduling conflicts and technical considerations. Real Salt Talk was replaced with Sounders' rival, the Portland Timbers for that match The club however, would still train in Tucson.[ 3]
MLS regular season
Standings
Western Conference Table
Source:
MLS Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Notes:
^ Canadian clubs cannot qualify for the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League through the MLS regular season or playoffs.
^ as 2022 Canadian Championship winners.
Overall table
Source:
MLS Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
(U) U.S. Open Cup winners
Notes:
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
Pts
W
L
T
GF
GA
GD
W
L
T
GF
GA
GD
W
L
T
GF
GA
GD
34
47
12
11
11
43
45
−2
9
3
5
27
15
+12
3
8
6
16
30
−14
Last updated: October 10, 2022
Source: MLS Results
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference
MLS Cup Playoffs
U.S. Open Cup
Leagues Cup
Stats
Squad appearances
As of October 16, 2022
Goals
Stats from MLS Regular season, MLS play offs, CONCACAF Champions league, and U.S. Open Cup are all included.
First tie-breaker for goals is assists.
As of October 16, 2022 [ 4]
Assists
Stats from MLS Regular season, MLS play offs, CONCACAF Champions league, and U.S. Open Cup are all included.
First tie-breaker for assists is minutes played.
As of October 16, 2022 [ 5]
Shutouts
Stats from MLS Regular season, MLS play offs, CONCACAF Champions league, and U.S. Open Cup are all included.
First tie-breaker for shutouts is minutes played.
As of October 11, 2022 [ 6]
Shutouts
Rank
Player
Nation
Shutouts
Matches Played
Minutes Played
1
Zac MacMath
10
35
3180
Club
Roster
As of September 1, 2022 ,[ 7]
No.
Name
Nationality
Positions
Date of birth (age)
Signed from
Seasons with club (year signed)
2
Andrew Brody
United States
DF
(1995-05-03 ) May 3, 1995 (age 29)
Real Monarchs
2 (2021)
4
Johan Kappelhof
Netherlands
DF
(1990-08-05 ) August 5, 1990 (age 34)
Chicago Fire FC
1 (2022)
6
Pablo Ruíz
Argentina
MF
(1998-12-20 ) December 20, 1998 (age 25)
San Luis
5 (2018)
7
Bobby Wood
United States
FW
(1992-11-15 ) November 15, 1992 (age 31)
Hamburger SV
2 (2021)
8
Damir Kreilach (DP)
Croatia
MF
(1989-04-16 ) April 16, 1989 (age 35)
Union Berlin
5 (2018)
9
Justin Meram
Iraq
MF
(1988-12-04 ) December 4, 1988 (age 35)
Atlanta United FC
3 (2020)
10
Sergio Córdova (DP)
Venezuela
FW
(1997-08-09 ) August 9, 1997 (age 27)
FC Augsburg (loan)
1 (2022)
11
Jefferson Savarino (DP)
Venezuela
FW
(1996-11-11 ) November 11, 1996 (age 27)
Atletico Mineiro
4 (2017, 2022)
12
Scott Caldwell
United States
MF
(1991-03-15 ) March 15, 1991 (age 33)
New England Revolution
1 (2022)
13
Nick Besler
United States
MF
(1993-05-07 ) May 7, 1993 (age 31)
Real Monarchs
6 (2017)
14
Rubio Rubin
Guatemala
FW
(1996-03-01 ) March 1, 1996 (age 28)
San Diego Loyal SC
2 (2021)
15
Justen Glad (HGP)
United States
DF
(1997-02-28 ) February 28, 1997 (age 27)
Real Salt Lake Academy (HGP )
9 (2014)
16
Maikel Chang
Cuba
MF
(1991-04-18 ) April 18, 1991 (age 33)
Real Monarchs
3 (2020)
18
Zac MacMath
United States
GK
(1991-08-07 ) August 7, 1991 (age 33)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3 (2020)
19
Bode Hidalgo
United States
FW
(2002-02-22 ) February 22, 2002 (age 22)
Real Monarchs
2 (2021)
20
Erik Holt (HGP)
United States
DF
(1996-09-06 ) September 6, 1996 (age 27)
Real Salt Lake Academy (HGP )
4 (2019)
21
Tate Schmitt (HGP)
United States
FW
(1997-05-28 ) May 28, 1997 (age 27)
Real Salt Lake Academy (HGP )
4 (2019)
22
Aaron Herrera (HGP)
United States
DF
(1997-06-06 ) June 6, 1997 (age 27)
Real Salt Lake Academy (HGP )
5 (2018)
23
Bret Halsey (GA)
United States
DF
(2000-06-01 ) June 1, 2000 (age 24)
Virginia Cavaliers
2 (2021)
24
Jeff Dewsnup (HGP)
United States
GK
(2004-05-21 ) May 21, 2004 (age 20)
Real Salt Lake Academy (HGP )
2 (2021)
26
Diego Luna
United States
MF
(2003-09-03 ) September 3, 2003 (age 20)
El Paso Locomotive
1 (2022)
28
Jasper Löeffelsend
Germany
DF
(1997-09-10 ) September 10, 1997 (age 26)
Pittsburgh Panthers
1 (2022)
29
Anderson Julio
Ecuador
FW
(1996-05-31 ) May 31, 1996 (age 28)
Atlético San Luis
2 (2021)
30
Marcelo Silva
Uruguay
DF
(1989-03-21 ) March 21, 1989 (age 35)
Real Zaragoza
6 (2017)
31
Axel Kei (HGP)
Ivory Coast
FW
(2007-12-30 ) December 30, 2007 (age 16)
Real Salt Lake Academy (HGP )
1 (2022)
32
Zack Farnsworth (HGP)
United States
DF
(2002-07-13 ) July 13, 2002 (age 22)
Real Salt Lake Academy (HGP )
2 (2021)
33
Julio Benitez (HGP)
United States
MF
(2005-07-30 ) July 30, 2005 (age 19)
Real Monarchs (HGP )
1 (2022)
35
Gavin Beavers (HGP)
United States
GK
(2005-04-29 ) April 29, 2005 (age 19)
Real Monarchs (HGP )
1 (2022)
36
Bryan Oviedo
Costa Rica
DF
(1990-02-18 ) February 18, 1990 (age 34)
FC Copenhagen
1 (2022)
38
Jude Wellings (HGP)
United States
MF
(2006-04-26 ) April 26, 2006 (age 18)
Real Monarchs (HGP )
1 (2022)
39
Danny Musovski
United States
FW
(1995-11-30 ) November 30, 1995 (age 28)
Los Angeles FC
1 (2022)
81
Tomas Gomez
United States
GK
(1993-05-20 ) May 20, 1993 (age 31)
Real Monarchs
1 (2022)
88
Braian Ojeda
Paraguay
MF
(2000-06-27 ) June 27, 2000 (age 24)
Nottingham Forest (loan)
1 (2022)
99
Jaziel Orozco (HGP)
Mexico
DF
(2004-06-02 ) June 2, 2004 (age 20)
Real Monarchs (HGP )
1 (2022)
Transfers
As of September 1, 2022' [ 7] [ 8]
In
Player
Position
Previous club
Fees/Notes
Date
Ref.
Jude Wellings
MF
RSL Academy
Homegrown player
January 10, 2022
[ 9]
Julio Benitez
MF
Real Monarchs
Homegrown player
January 11, 2022
[ 10]
Scott Caldwell
MF
New England Revolution
Free agency
January 12, 2022
[ 11]
Gavin Beavers
GK
Real Monarchs
Homegrown player
January 12, 2022
[ 12]
Jaziel Orozco
DF
Real Monarchs
Homegrown player
January 13, 2022
[ 13]
Axel Kei
FW
RSL Academy
Homegrown player
January 14, 2022
[ 14]
Johan Kappelhof
DF
Chicago Fire FC
Free agency
February 18, 2022
[ 15]
Jasper Löeffelsend
DF
Pittsburgh Panthers
2022 MLS SuperDraft
February 27, 2022
[ 16]
Tomas Gomez
GK
Sacramento Republic
Short-term deal
February 27, 2022
[ 17]
Anderson Julio
FW
Atlético San Luis
Undisclosed; follows loan in 2021 season .
April 28, 2022
[ 18]
Jefferson Savarino
FW
Atletico Mineiro
Designated player
May 4, 2022
[ 19]
Diego Luna
MF
El Paso Locomotive
June 2, 2022
[ 20]
Danny Musovski
FW
Los Angeles FC
$250,000 GAM
August 3, 2022
[ 21]
Bryan Oviedo
DF
FC Copenhagen
Free agency
August 4, 2022
[ 22]
Out
Player
Position
Next Club
Fees/Notes
Date
Milan Iloski
FW
Orange County SC
Option Declined
December 6, 2021
Douglas Martínez
FW
Sacramento Republic
Option Declined
December 6, 2021
Ashtone Morgan
DF
Forge FC
Option Declined
December 6, 2021
Justin Portillo
MF
New Mexico United
Option Declined
December 6, 2021
Noah Powder
DF
Indy Eleven
Option Declined
December 6, 2021
Jeizon Ramírez
FW
Deportivo Táchira
Option Declined
December 6, 2021
Donny Toia
DF
FC Tucson
Option Declined
December 6, 2021
Albert Rusnák
MF
Seattle Sounders FC
Free agency
January 13, 2022
Toni Datković
DF
FC Cartagena
Undisclosed
January 18, 2022
Everton Luiz
MF
S.K. Beveren
Undisclosed
July 11, 2022
David Ochoa
GK
D.C. United
$75,000 GAM + conditional
July 30, 2022
Loans
In
Out
Trialist
Notes
^ America First Field was referred to by its former name, Rio Tinto Stadium, until September 10, 2022.
References
^ MLSsoccer.com. "Real Salt Lake name Pablo Mastroeni permanent head coach" . mlssoccer.com . Retrieved December 13, 2021 .
^ "RSL Announces 2022 Preseason Schedule" (Press release). Real Salt Lake. January 9, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2022 .
^ "Portland Timbers Join Desert Showcase Presented By Visit Tucson" (Press release). FC Tucson. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2022 .
^ "Major League Soccer Season Statistics" . Real Salt Lake. Retrieved March 6, 2022 .
^ "Major League Soccer Season Statistics" . Real Salt Lake. Retrieved March 6, 2022 .
^ "Major League Soccer Season Statistics" . Real Salt Lake. Retrieved March 6, 2022 .
^ a b "Roster" . rsl.com. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018 .
^ "Real Salt Lake Announces 2022 Roster Decisions" . rsl.com. December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2021 .
^ RSL Communications (January 11, 2022). "Real Salt Lake Signs Jude Wellings to Homegrown Contract" . RSL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (January 11, 2022). "Real Salt Lake Signs Julio Benitez as Club's 29th All-Time Homegrown Player" . RSL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (January 12, 2022). "RSL Signs Scott Caldwell" . RSL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (January 12, 2022). "Goalkeeper Gavin Beavers Signs with Real Salt Lake as Homegrown Player" . RSL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (January 13, 2022). "RSL Signs Jaziel Orozco as Homegrown Player" . RSL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (January 14, 2022). "RSL Forward Axel Kei Becomes Youngest Player in MLS History" . RSL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (February 18, 2022). "Welcome, Johan Kappelhof" . RSL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (February 27, 2022). "Welcome, Jasper and Tomas" . RSL.com. Retrieved March 6, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (February 27, 2022). "Welcome, Jasper and Tomas" . RSL.com. Retrieved March 6, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (April 28, 2022). "RSL Secures Return of Dynamic Attacker Anderson Julio" . RSL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (May 5, 2022). "Welcome Back, Jefferson!" . RSL.com. Retrieved May 6, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (June 2, 2022). "Real Salt Lake Acquires Midfielder Diego Luna From El Paso" . RSL.com. Retrieved June 2, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (August 3, 2022). "Real Salt Lake Acquires Forward Danny Musovski from LAFC" . RSL.com. Retrieved August 4, 2022 .
^ RSL Communications (August 4, 2022). "Utah's Newest World Cup Talent, Bryan Oviedo" . RSL.com. Retrieved August 5, 2022 .
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