RSL made it to MLS Cup this year, but who will they protect for another run in 2010? (Getty Images)

Our second club for the day as we get closer to finishing out our look at each 15 MLS clubs before next week's expansion draft. Earlier in the day we took a look at the lowly New York Red Bulls, now we turn our attention to one of this year's MLS Cup participants, Real Salt Lake.

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Eric Brunner and Columbus try to slow down Yura Movsisyan and RSL tonight. (Getty Images)

Tonight the second leg of the first round playoff matches kickoff in Columbus as the Crew host Real Salt Lake. RSL holds a slight 1-0 lead in the goals department in this two-legged series thanks to the late goal from Robbie Rogers last weekend.

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There may not be a bigger mismatch on paper in the first round of the MLS playoffs than the Columbus Crew-Real Salt Lake series, but there is also no match brimming with more upset potential than this unique Eastern Conference clash.

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There may not be a bigger mismatch on paper in the first round of the MLS playoffs than the Columbus Crew-Real Salt Lake series, but there is also no match brimming with more upset potential than this unique Eastern Conference clash.

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Fox Soccer Channel really know its soccer. I love the cable network, and I love the broadcasting duo of Max Bretos and Christopher Sullivan, who worked Saturday's 3-0 Real Salt Lake victory over the Colorado Rapids.

And although they don't work every Rapids game, the offered keen insight into the team and its playoff fortunes throughout Saturday night's telecast from Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah.

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When the schedule came out it was obvious that this was going to be the biggest game of the season regardless of thee standings. There was a pretty good chance that at least one team would be fighting for the playoffs, plus you add in the rivalry and the Rocky Mountain Cup and its was always going to be an important game. Click to continue reading...

Since John Ellinger was replaced by Jason Kreis two and a half seasons ago, RSL has been anything but predictable. This season the Utah club was being tipped by many to win the Western Conference, but instead have been fighting to stay relevant in the grueling MLS playoff race throughout the summer.

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Real Salt Lake striker Yura Movsisyan has signed a pre-contract with Danish club Randers, meaning he will leave MLS after the current season to join Randers on January 1, 2010. Movsisyan is in the final year of his MLS contract and is allowed to sign with a new club six months before his current contract expires.

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Real Salt Lake striker Yura Movsisyan has signed a pre-contract with Danish club Randers, meaning he will leave MLS after the current season to join Randers on January 1, 2010. Movsisyan is in the final year of his MLS contract and is allowed to sign with a new club six months before his current contract expires.

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The U.S. national team's dream run to the Confederations Cup final on Sunday is getting all the headlines these days, but there is still Major League Soccer action going on and there are still important games being contested.

It isn't a full slate of games, but the four MLS matches being contested this weekend are still key to the playoff races in both conferences.

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The U.S. national team's dream run to the Confederations Cup final on Sunday is getting all the headlines these days, but there is still Major League Soccer action going on and there are still important games being contested.

It isn't a full slate of games, but the four MLS matches being contested this weekend are still key to the playoff races in both conferences.

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With SuperLiga set to kick off and four MLS teams participating, it is a slightly-reduced MLS schedule we find ourselves with this week as we reach the mid-point of the 2009 season.

Chicago, New England, Kansas City and Chivas USA are all taking part in the battle vs. Mexican club, leaving ten teams to do battle in MLS this weekend.

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With SuperLiga set to kick off and four MLS teams participating, it is a slightly-reduced MLS schedule we find ourselves with this week as we reach the mid-point of the 2009 season.

Chicago, New England, Kansas City and Chivas USA are all taking part in the battle vs. Mexican club, leaving ten teams to do battle in MLS this weekend.

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All quiet on the Wasatch Front?
At least for now... However our friends at MLSR partner RSLFM give us the lowdown on some moves that we will be keeping our eyes open for in the days/weeks ahead:
"Secret Trialist" at RSL training at Xango Field in Lehi, UT yesterday. Â Not sure who it is yet--but stay tuned. Click to continue reading...

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A day in the life of Chris Wingert with a special cameo by our man Dunny. I always love these personality pieces...nice to know that these guys are real people. Click to continue reading...

Why wouldn't MLS players dominate the January MLS Camp though?  MLS season is long over and doesn't start up anytime real soon.  On Wednesday, February 11th the US MNT plays in Columbus against rivals Mexico in the first game of the last round of World Cup qualifying.  The US has had good success against Mexico in Columbus and should continue that success in next month.

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Why wouldn't MLS players dominate the January MLS Camp though? MLS season is long over and doesn't start up anytime real soon. On Wednesday, February 11th the US MNT plays in Columbus against rivals Mexico in the first game of the last round of World Cup qualifying. The US has had good success against Mexico in Columbus and should continue that success in next month.

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Here we go - a depleted Galaxy team versus Salt Lake's finest.
Luis thinks former Galaxy player Clint Mathis can still do some damage. I'm thinking it might be Robbie Findley who hurts LA, but we'll see.
RSL: Nick Rimando, Chris Wingert, Nat Borchers, Jamison Olave, Ian Joy, Will Johnson, Kyle Beckerman, Javier Morales, Clint Mathis, Kenny Deuchar, Fabian Espindola
LA: Josh Wicks, Chris Klein, Sean Franklin, Troy Roberts, Mike Randolph, Eduardo Dominguez, Josh Tudela, Greg Vanney, Bryan Jordan, Edson Buddle, Alan Gordon. Click to continue reading...

July 28th:
Toronto FC 1 - Real Salt Lake 2
RSL - Jamison Olave 1 (Chris Wingert) 63'
TFC - Amado Guevara 3 (unassisted) 84'
RSL - Robbie Findley 5 (unassisted) 87'
August 2nd:
Chivas USA 0 - Chicago Fire 1
CHI - Patrick Nyarko 1 (Chris Rolfe) 16'
Kansas City Wizards 0 - D. Click to continue reading...

Toronto FC 1 - Real Salt Lake 2
Real Salt Lake surged four points clear of the rest of the West on Monday night as Robbie Findley netted the tiebreaking goal three minutes from stoppage to lead RSL to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC in Utah.
Jamison Olave opened the scoring for Real just past an hour, heading home Chris Wingert's service from the right side after finding himself unmarked at the back post. Click to continue reading...

Of course I didn't see the Blanco/DC Open Cup incident. I was here in California, and the match wasn't televised. I also wasn't enterprising enough to look for an Internet stream, if there was one. So when Brad Feldman brought the topic up, I had only contextual points to make.
1. Blanco arrived in the league with a reputation of not only skill, but a tempestuous personality. Click to continue reading...

SuperLiga begins Saturday!
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It's nice to have your own hotel. (Thanks to FS for the photo.)
US Open Cup
One last round before the tournament takes a month off.
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4th Round/Quarterfinal Matches & Scores:
-Tue Jul 8
New England Revolution v Crystal Palace Baltimore
DC United v Chicago Fire
FC Dallas v Charleston Battery
Kansas City Wizards v Seattle Sounders
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MLS Scoreboard
Week 15
Matches & Scores:
-Thu Jul 3
Salt Lake 0-0 Houston
Attendance: 17,898
-Fri Jul 4
Dallas 1-1 Kansas City - FCD goal by Abe Thompson. Click to continue reading...

Top XI
G: Matt Reis Steve Cronin Ok, he only made one good save, but the way the Galaxy defense has given up goals, a shutout is notable. For Reis, its par.
D: Chris Wingert Ante Jazic - Passing is usually rusty after a long injury layoff, but Jazic was pinpoint
D: Chad Marshall
D: Drew Moor
M: Rohan Ricketts
M: Andre Rocha Guillermo Barros Schelotto
M: Steve Ralston Clyde Simms
M: Robbie Findley
F: Alejandro Moreno Kenny Cooper
F: Edson Buddle
F: Luciano Emilio
Coach: Jason Kreis, Real Salt Lake. Click to continue reading...

A curious line-up this evening for Chivas USA Coach Preki.

Dan Kennedy makes his MLS debut in goal, while Sacha Kljestan also starts.

Does that mean Brad Guzan starts in goal Sunday for the U.S. against Barbados instead of Tim Howard? Does it also mean Kljestan won't even dress tomorrow for the World Cup qualifier?

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A bit ago I mentioned the Colorado Rapids were in the hunt for ex-Mexican International Daniel Osorno. He was seen at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on the 4th of July. On July 12th VP Jeff Plush confirmed that the team was in talks to sign him.

Before signing Osorno the Rapids needed to clear up an SI slot.

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The rumors has been floating around for awhile now. The Rapids are on the verge of signing Mexican forward Daniel Osorno. In the middle of June Kansas City was linked with a move for the player. Last week 3rd Degree reported that FC Dallas was interested in Osorno but he had decided to sign with Colorado. FC Rocky reported that Osorno was spotted in the press box at Dicks Sporting Goods Park last 4th of July.

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