Caleb Turner

'The Rise of Arango' gives RSL 1-0 home win over Kansas City on Star Wars night

'The Rise of Arango' gives RSL 1-0 home win over Kansas City on Star Wars night

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 11:04 p.m.

Real Salt Lake's own "Chosen One" gave fans "A New Hope" with a late game-winner on Saturday.
2 goal hole extends Utah Royals' winless streak to 5 after Angel City loss

2 goal hole extends Utah Royals' winless streak to 5 after Angel City loss

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 3 - 10:42 p.m.

The well-known adage says a 2-0 lead is the most dangerous lead in soccer, but it was still too much to overcome for the reeling Utah Royals on Friday against Angel City FC at America First Field.
Alex Katranis hits last-minute wonder goal for 2-1 RSL win in Philadelphia

Alex Katranis hits last-minute wonder goal for 2-1 RSL win in Philadelphia

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 27 - 9:11 p.m.

The Claret and Cobalt went to the home field of the undefeated Eastern Conference powerhouse Philadelphia Union and came away with a 2-1 win.
Royals earn first shutout in cold draw against Houston at home

Royals earn first shutout in cold draw against Houston at home

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 27 - 8:57 p.m.

The Utah Royals found a narrow silver lining in a 0-0 draw with the Houston Dash.
Have You Seen This? Rams ring in 2024 NFL draft with turf field on beach

Have You Seen This? Rams ring in 2024 NFL draft with turf field on beach

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 3:26 p.m.

The Los Angeles Rams are embracing their coastal identity by building a 60-yard turf football field on Hermosa Beach ahead of Thursday's NFL draft.
RSL moves to 1st in West with 4-0 thrashing in Chicago

RSL moves to 1st in West with 4-0 thrashing in Chicago

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 9:42 p.m.

Chicho Arango announced his arrival in Utah last July in a 4-0 win and announced his return to the forefront of the MVP discussions with another 4-0 win on Saturday.
Utah Royals concede record 5 goals in defeat in Louisville

Utah Royals concede record 5 goals in defeat in Louisville

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 6:18 p.m.

An equalizer just before halftime gave the Utah Royals false hope as a 1-1 tie gave way to a 5-1 loss in Louisville to drop the team to 1-4 on the season.
RSL trades for Columbus defender amid injury desperation

RSL trades for Columbus defender amid injury desperation

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 1:12 p.m.

The team announced Friday the acquisition of 24-year-old center-back Philip Quinton from the Columbus Crew for up to $200,000 in General Allocation Money via trade.
Utah Royals sign New Zealand midfielder to help with depth, scoring struggles

Utah Royals sign New Zealand midfielder to help with depth, scoring struggles

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 16 - 4:39 p.m.

It hasn't been an easy return to the NWSL for the second-to-last-place Utah Royals through four games, but some help is on the way to give the team a boost.
RSL can't cash in on chances in 0-0 draw to Columbus

RSL can't cash in on chances in 0-0 draw to Columbus

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 13 - 10:50 p.m.

Real Salt Lake had almost double the shots on goal on Saturday than its opponent the Columbus Crew but couldn't find the back of the net in the team's first 0-0 draw since June 2023.
Royals shut out in 1-0 home loss to Orlando

Royals shut out in 1-0 home loss to Orlando

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 12 - 10:49 p.m.

The Utah Royals were held scoreless for the first time since the season opener Friday at America First Field in a 1-0 loss to the Orlando Pride.
Have You Seen This? Accidental double-dunk happens twice in same week

Have You Seen This? Accidental double-dunk happens twice in same week

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 11 - 3:29 p.m.

The most viral example was on Tuesday when Chicago Bull Torrey Craig threw the basketball off the backboard and attempted to slam it home himself.
Minnesota spoils RSL win streak with last-minute equalizer

Minnesota spoils RSL win streak with last-minute equalizer

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 6 - 9:26 p.m.

Real Salt Lake seemed to be well on its way to its first three-game win streak in MLS play since May 2022 with an early goal on the road, but Minnesota had other ideas.
Defensive depth takes hit as RSL attack takes flight

Defensive depth takes hit as RSL attack takes flight

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted April 4 - 4:14 p.m.

While the goals are coming free and easy, the state of RSL's defense looks a little more endangered following an injury in training this week.
Late goal from Sentnor not enough to recover from first-half road deficit in 2-1 Royals loss

Late goal from Sentnor not enough to recover from first-half road deficit in 2-1 Royals loss

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 2:35 p.m.

The first road foray for the Utah Royals in 2024 did not start well, with a penalty conceded in the 21st minute and a 2-0 halftime deficit to the Washington Spirit.
First RSL hat trick in 6 years fuels 3-1 home win over St. Louis

First RSL hat trick in 6 years fuels 3-1 home win over St. Louis

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 30 - 10:50 p.m.

Star striker and team captain Chicho Arango willed his team to a comeback with a second-half hat trick.
Have You Seen This? Duke's 'real-life Troy Bolton' shoots to stardom ahead of Sweet 16

Have You Seen This? Duke's 'real-life Troy Bolton' shoots to stardom ahead of Sweet 16

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 3:31 p.m.

Corbin Bleu's Chad famously once told Zac Efron's Troy Bolton, "You're a hoops dude. Not a musical singer person."
Newcomers save undermanned RSL squad in 2-1 road win over Vancouver

Newcomers save undermanned RSL squad in 2-1 road win over Vancouver

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 9:14 p.m.

Seventeen-year-old Fidel Barajas had two assists in six minutes, including one to Greek left-back Alex Katranis for his first MLS goal after signing with RSL last month.
Royals score early, hang on for 2-1 win over North Carolina

Royals score early, hang on for 2-1 win over North Carolina

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 11:02 p.m.

The Utah Royals failed to score in last week's season opener but didn't take long to find the back of the net in the second match of their 2024 revival.
Royals come up short in 2-0 opener loss to Chicago

Royals come up short in 2-0 opener loss to Chicago

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 16 - 8:33 p.m.

The first win for Royals 2.0 will have to wait a little longer after the visiting Chicago Red Stars came into America First Field and stole a 2-0 win
Utah Royals 'version 2.0' is 'bigger, better' and 'finally' here

Utah Royals 'version 2.0' is 'bigger, better' and 'finally' here

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 15 - 9:12 a.m.

Utah Royals 2.0, as newly-minted captain Paige Monaghan put it, was put together via trades, free agency, the expansion draft and the college draft.
Familiar fate plagues RSL in 2-1 home loss to Rapids

Familiar fate plagues RSL in 2-1 home loss to Rapids

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 9 - 11:04 p.m.

The Claret and Cobalt returned to last season's home woes in a 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rapids on Saturday at America First Field.
Sentnor shines in final Royals tune-up before season opener

Sentnor shines in final Royals tune-up before season opener

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 9:31 p.m.

The closed scrimmage served as the final preseason prep match as the team opens the NWSL season a week from Saturday against the Chicago Red Stars on March 16 at America First Field.
Pablo Ruiz out for season with ACL tear just 3 games into return from MCL injury

Pablo Ruiz out for season with ACL tear just 3 games into return from MCL injury

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 6 - 2:52 p.m.

Real Salt Lake midfielder Pablo Ruiz announced on Instagram Tuesday he will miss the remainder of the 2024 season with a torn knee ligament.
Snow game favors home team in 3-0 RSL win over LAFC

Snow game favors home team in 3-0 RSL win over LAFC

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted March 2 - 6:18 p.m.

All it took was three hours of weather delays for Real Salt Lake to get its first win of the season in a snow-filled 3-0 home opener victory over LAFC.