News Stand 5/14/15
Real Salt Lake multi-purpose talent Jordan Allen has enjoyed a rise to consistent playing time this season, but he revealed in an interview with Franco Panizo of Soccer By Ives that a conversation with U.S. U-20 Head Coach Tab Ramos may have inadvertently been a motivational tool to drive him to those successes.
According to the article, Ramos labeled Allen a “role player” with RSL, a title the 20-year-old former RSL-Arizona Academy standout wasn’t used to seeing associated with his name.
“He was right about that, that I was a role player with RSL, but it kind of offended me a little bit because I don’t want to just be a role player,” Allen told SBI. “I want to be a player that’s important to the team and is making things happen. I’ve tried to do that a little bit more over the last few games.”
To read the full article and more from RSL’s coverage, click the links below.
Local news:
Salt Lake Tribune – Javier Morales talks about dealing with his first concussion
KSL.com – RSL looks to keep progressing after win in Chicago
Local blogs:
RSL Soapbox – Community player ratings, Allen and Rimando excel against Fire
TV/Radio:
ESPN 700 – Interview with RSL forward Devon Sandoval
KUTV – RSL feeling better after win
Other:
Soccer By Ives – Allen poised to fulfill World Cup dream after impressing with RSL
