Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake represent Utah and the Rocky Mountain region in Major League Soccer, playing at America First Field in Sandy where the club has built a devoted following in a passionate soccer market. RSL's claret and cobalt colors and crown crest create a distinctive identity that has endured through ownership changes and roster turnover. The stadium's location at over 4,400 feet elevation provides a home-field advantage, with the Rio Tinto Stadium (as it was long known) becoming a fortress for the club. Utah's growing and diverse population has embraced RSL, with the club's academy producing talent and the community investment creating lasting bonds. Real Salt Lake continue building toward sustained success in the Western Conference while maintaining the identity that has made them a fixture of MLS for two decades.

Real Salt Lake joined MLS in 2005, with the club's 'Real' name and crown crest drawing inspiration from Real Madrid while establishing a unique Utah identity. RSL won the MLS Cup in 2009, with Robbie Findley, Javier Morales, and Kyle Beckerman leading a team that defeated the LA Galaxy on penalties in Seattle—one of the most dramatic finals in league history. Beckerman's lengthy tenure as captain made him a club legend, while Nick Rimando's goalkeeping excellence established records that may never be broken. The 2013 run to the CONCACAF Champions League final, though lost to Monterrey, demonstrated RSL's ability to compete internationally. The Rocky Mountain Cup rivalry with the Colorado Rapids has been contested since 2005, with the geographic proximity and shared conference creating one of MLS's most consistent derbies.