RSL Acquires 2026 International Roster Slot From Philadelphia Union;
Four-Month Rental Agreement Nets Out at $170,000 Cost for Claret-and-Cobalt
HERRIMAN, Utah (Thursday, September 3, 2026) — Real Salt Lake announced today that the Club has acquired a 2026 international roster slot from Philadelphia Union in exchange for $170,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM). The international roster slot will expire at the end of the calendar year.
TRANSACTION: On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Real Salt Lake acquired a 2026 MLS International Spot from Philadelphia Union in exchange for $170,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM).
RSL now hosts Western Conference rival Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) this Saturday, Sept. 5, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MT on Apple TV. Four of RSL’s next six matches during the month of September will be played at America First Field, where RSL owns a 10-2-2 (W-L-T) record across all competitions this year, with a dominant 18-5-4 (W-L-T) mark in Sandy since June 1, 2025.
RSL Next Match: 9/5 @ America First Field
Premier League star Son Heung-Min comes to America First Field as RSL takes on LAFC.
