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Real Salt Lake: Star midfielder Javier Morales signs contract to remain with club

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By Whitney O'Bannon, Deseret News

Published: Thursday, Jan. 17 2013 1:20 a.m. MST

Javier Morales de Real Salt Lake combate para ganar el bal—n ante Christian Tiffert de los Seattle Sounders durante su partido vuelta semifinal de la conferencia oeste en el estadio Rio Tinto en Sandy el jueves, 8 de noviembre, 2012. Javier Morales of Real Salt Lake battles for the ball against Christian Tiffert of the Seattle Sounders during the second leg of the western conference semifinals at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy Thursday, November 8, 2012

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Javier Morales helped the fans of his club rest easy Wednesday night. The leading assist man for Real Salt Lake announced via Twitter that he re-signed with RSL, possibly through 2015.

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Javier Morales helped the fans of his club rest easy Wednesday night.

The leading assist man for Real Salt Lake announced via Twitter that he re-signed with RSL, possibly through 2015.

Morales' tweet read: "I couldn't be happier. Just sign my new contract with RSL. Thanks to the Club, Owner, coaches, teammates and especially to the FANS!"

Morales has been an essential playmaker for Salt Lake since being acquired in 2007. Coach Jason Kreis admitted during the 2012 season that a large number of plays go through the star midfielder.

"He's our playmaker. He's our No. 10," Kreis said. "He's been a part of every success we've had because of that, because of the contributions he's made in the attacking half of the field."

During the much-anticipated 2011 RSL season, during which the club advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League final, Morales took a severe blow to his ankle that required a five-month layoff.

He ultimately made it back, however, and even though critics claimed he would never be the same player he once was, Morales has fought through it.

Now with a new contract, he will remain on the field sporting the Claret and Colbalt.

FINDLEY ALSO SIGNS

In addition to Morales, striker Robbie Findley from the Portland Timbers will re-join Real Salt Lake in the upcoming season. Findley was a crucial part of the RSL team that won MLS Cup in 2009.

Kreis is supportive of his return.

"Welcome Home Robbie Findley!" Kreis tweeted. "I am extremely excited about his return and am eager to get back to work with him. Onwards and Upwards!"

Whitney O'Bannon is currently a new media sports intern for the Deseret News.

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Brave Sir Robin
San Diego, CA

My kingdom for a proof-reader. Robbie Findley's last name is spelled with an "e", not an "a".

  • 9:02 a.m. Jan. 17, 2013
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Nussdorfer AC
Salt Lake City, UT

Great news, and it's spelled "Findley."

  • 9:10 a.m. Jan. 17, 2013
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Sounds right..
Cedar City, UT

What did they sign for 30 grand a year?

  • 10:08 a.m. Jan. 17, 2013
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