Real Salt Lake will be ‘outspent’ by others, but can still compete in MLS, Jason Kreis says

Salt Lake ranked 23rd among Major League Soccer teams in terms of payroll last season.

(Tyler Tate | AP) Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna, left, directs a shot on net during an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Sandy.

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Aaron Falk

| Nov. 3, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

| Updated: 7:32 a.m.

Real Salt Lake will be ‘outspent’ by others, but can still compete in MLS, Jason Kreis says

Salt Lake ranked 23rd among Major League Soccer teams in terms of payroll last season.

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