When Real Salt Lake joined MLS in 2005, there was a natural regional rival in the Colorado Rapids.
The supporters of the two clubs joined together prior to the first meeting in April of 2005 and set out to legitimize and incentivize the rivalry with a trophy – the Rocky Mountain Cup.
Through the years, the two sides have battled it out for club pride and the honor of their respective supporters and after handing the trophy to the Rapids in the first two years of competition, Real Salt Lake’s supporters have taken home the cup in eight of the last 10 years. On Saturday, they will meet for the first of three matches as RSL looks to defend its regional dominance at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
The 2017 Rocky Mountain Cup Schedule
April 15 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
August 26 – Rio Tinto Stadium
October 15 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Rocky Mountain Cup History
All-Time Record
RSL – 15-12-10, including 8-0-4 at Rio Tinto Stadium
Year-by-Year Winners
2005 – Colorado Rapids
2006 – Colorado Rapids
2007 – Real Salt Lake
2008 – Real Salt Lake
2009 – Real Salt Lake
2010 – Real Salt Lake
2011 – Real Salt Lake
2012 – Real Salt Lake
2013 – Colorado Rapids
2014 – Real Salt Lake
2015 – Colorado Rapids
2016 – Real Salt Lake
