18Mar/110
Real Salt Lake Is the Most Complete Team in MLS and Has the Cup in Sight
Los Angeles and New York get a lot of the glitz and glamour, but is there a better team, a team more well-rounded than Real Salt Lake?The team was unsuccessful in defending its MLS Cup championship, but as a team, they looked as dangerous as ever.
Finishing second in the Western Conference, Salt Lake had the Newcomer of the Year award winner, surrendered the fewest goals in the league (20) and had the best goal differential (plus-25).
The best thing to like about the 2011 version of this club? It returns practically everyone from the core of last year’s team; actually, an impact player was added to its roster.
An elite team with continuity from year-to-year is very dangerous.
Alvaro Saborio made a huge impact on the team in his debut season in MLS, scoring 12 goals and winning the Newcomer of the Year award. He was rewarded for his efforts with a new Designated Player contract. He’ll need to be just as strong this...
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