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Real Salt Lake: Kreis, players brace for changes

Where did it all go?

Oh ya, we are paying Mathis 100k to be old and slow.

So is there any hope of bringing in an additional 1 or 3 guys? I am still hoping for a true goal scorer.

Playing forward-thinking, entertaining soccer and playing it to win is difficult when you don't have a real star at forward. Not impossible (the Crew's Alejandro Moreno is not really a star, and they still managed to score well off great possession) but hard.

Yura joined the ranks of the "pretty decent" this year, which would be more than good enough for a second scoring option, but the #1 topic to address for RSL to become Shield Contenders next season is an all-star type forward, or nearly so.

Espindola may possibly be that guy, but the team will need to judge if he's consistent and can stay healthy.

Movsisyan is young and hasn't even played a full season. He has shown some moments of brilliance and has talent so perhaps he is an answer.

I think Espindola is already in the position to fill the spot and, if given the time, can be healthy enough to perform. He has proved it in the short time on the field. He deserves time to heal and play.

What a season! Compared to last year the RSL squad was a completly different team. I have a few comments to make...

First - we will now see what fans are true, and which just like to gripe about the team. This was an amazing season, in which RSL accomplished many things that the club could not have even dreamed of under the Ellinger regeime.

I have posted more on my blog

I was proud to be an RSL fan this year; I don't know a better way to put it than that. Have a good break guys, and I can't wait until March.

when is the first game next season?

Many fans seem to think that a stud forward would take us to the promised land. I guess I would have to see it to believe it. Most of those guys are selfish players that are unwilling to sacrifice their hair-do to play defence.
Most teams in this league don't have the money to put out on a potential locker room cancer, so they spend their money on a difference making midfielder instead. Reals talent level at forward is as good as anybody else in the league. I tend to agree with those that would like to see a winger that can deliver that sublime cross into the box.
That is how columbus got to the final, hard nose D and lots of crosses into the box.

RSL NEED a scorer! Someone who is consistent and can score at least fifteen goals. I say bring in Henrik Larsson as the teams DP. Henrik is out of contract in January and will be available on a free transfer. He is a world class forward and can teach our young forwards ALOT. This would be a dream move for RSL.

We need to bring in a DP, like Michale Ballick, it would be awesome.

there is no way we are ever gonna get micheal BALLACK.. you spelled it wrong btw

RSL has said from the beginning that they are not going to get a designated player.. I honestly don think we need one anyway. Morales is just as good as any DP in the league.

he has been good but lets get chris seits some playing time. He is a very good keeper as shown in the U-23 world cup last summer.

i hate the jazz.. I am so annoyed that the season is over i dont think i can watch another jazz game.. i hate them

They said they wouldnt do it until the fans showed that they deserve it. I think we have done that. Ballack - not gonna happen. Larsson - probably not either. Fat Ronaldo? - I doubt it. Some prolific Mexican scorer - maybe.

Agreed on Rimando, unless he grows 6 inches in the offseason...its time for Seitz.

Let them battle for the starting spot. Nicky as a backup would be the best backup in the league.

As for the troops, I will miss those that leave.

The soap opera of soccer just continues!

While we watch RSL start to compete in this league we are also watching MLS start to compete at a global level.

RSL fans need to wake up and get real that MLS struggles to retain even fringe US national team players, world-class talent is beyond the current price range.

The $2.3m salary cap may be necessary to impose fiscal responsibility on the MLS club organisations but it would only just stretch to two months for one top player (CRonaldo, Messi, Kaka, Terry) or maybe three months for someone like Ballack.

Even David Beckham only earns half as much as the top players!

Soccer is a great example of global economics we can all learn from.

Slow and steady.

I would argue that eventually what is happening in the EPL will ruin the game. Overlords coming in with endless pockets will not allow the local youth to progress anymore.

Maybe MLS could teach the rest of the boys a thing or two.

Also, the Salary Cap should Double in 2010. That will help.

I have loved this team and I am extremely bummed to see any of them leave. Whoever goes will be sorely missed.

What a season! This one will always be remembered fondly for so many reasons, including:

First full season with Kreis, Fraser, Cassar, Lagerway, Johnson, & Co at the helm.

First full season with a healthy Morales.

Meaningful additions galore that contributed right away (Borchers, Olave, Joy, Beltran, Kovalenko, Russell, Johnson, Deuchar)

One of the best home records in the league.

Rio Tinto Stadium (a field with grass)

First playoffs, first series win, against expansion brethren Chivas

Goal of the Year - Will Johnson

The amazing performance of Andy Williams and the community support for his wife.

And last, but certainly not least:

The Javi & Kyle Show!

I'm going to be emotionally distraught when Seattle robs us of one of our great players.

2009 can't come soon enough!!!

We will miss those players that leave. Can't wait for next season. Diehard fan forever. Also, go Jazz. I prefer RSL, but I am a huge Jazz fan as well. We need to support all of our teams in Utah.