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Real Salt Lake Trivia

Real Salt Lake trivia spotlights the history, personalities, and memorable moments of the Salt Lake City–area club since its arrival in Major League Soccer in 2005. Expect a mix of easy, funny, family-friendly, and tougher facts about RSL’s place in the league and the soccer culture it represents.

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Easy Real Salt Lake Trivia

12 questions

These easy Real Salt Lake trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

  1. Question 1

    In which country is Real Salt Lake a professional soccer club?

    1. A.Canada
    2. B.Mexico
    3. C.Spain
    4. D.United States

    Answer: United States

    Real Salt Lake is a professional soccer club in the United States.

  2. Question 2

    Real Salt Lake is based in the metro area of which city?

    1. A.Salt Lake City
    2. B.Las Vegas
    3. C.Denver
    4. D.Phoenix

    Answer: Salt Lake City

    The club is based in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area.

  3. Question 3

    What league does Real Salt Lake play in?

    Answer: Major League Soccer

    Real Salt Lake plays in Major League Soccer.

  4. Question 4

    Which MLS conference does Real Salt Lake compete in?

    1. A.Western Conference
    2. B.Eastern Conference
    3. C.Central Conference
    4. D.Pacific Conference

    Answer: Western Conference

    Real Salt Lake competes in the Western Conference of MLS.

  5. Question 5

    Fans often shorten Real Salt Lake to what three-letter abbreviation?

    Answer: RSL

    The club is commonly abbreviated is RSL.

  6. Question 6

    What year was Real Salt Lake founded?

    1. A.2002
    2. B.2005
    3. C.2007
    4. D.2004

    Answer: 2004

    Real Salt Lake was founded in 2004.

  7. Question 7

    What is the name of Real Salt Lake's home stadium?

    1. A.Sandy Field
    2. B.America First Field
    3. C.Rice-Eccles Stadium
    4. D.Rio Tinto Arena

    Answer: America First Field

    The club's home stadium is America First Field.

  8. Question 8

    In what Utah city is America First Field located?

    1. A.Salt Lake City, Utah
    2. B.Sandy, Utah
    3. C.Provo, Utah
    4. D.Ogden, Utah

    Answer: Sandy, Utah

    America First Field is located in Sandy, Utah.

  9. Question 9

    What are Real Salt Lake's primary colors?

    1. A.red and black
    2. B.green and gold
    3. C.navy and white
    4. D.claret and cobalt blue

    Answer: claret and cobalt blue

    Real Salt Lake's primary colors are claret and cobalt blue.

  10. Question 10

    In what year did Real Salt Lake win the MLS Cup?

    1. A.2010
    2. B.2009
    3. C.2007
    4. D.2008

    Answer: 2009

    Real Salt Lake won the MLS Cup in 2009.

  11. Question 11

    Which team did Real Salt Lake defeat in the 2009 MLS Cup final?

    1. A.D.C. United
    2. B.Houston Dynamo
    3. C.LA Galaxy
    4. D.Seattle Sounders

    Answer: LA Galaxy

    The 2009 MLS Cup final opponent was the LA Galaxy.

  12. Question 12

    How did Real Salt Lake win the 2009 MLS Cup final?

    1. A.aggregate score
    2. B.coin toss
    3. C.penalty shootout
    4. D.golden goal

    Answer: penalty shootout

    Real Salt Lake won the 2009 MLS Cup final in a penalty shootout.

Real Salt Lake Family Trivia

12 questions

These family Real Salt Lake trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

  1. Question 1

    In what year did Real Salt Lake's home stadium open its gates?

    Answer: 2008

    Real Salt Lake's home stadium opened in 2008.

  2. Question 2

    Before settling into its home stadium, Real Salt Lake played its first seasons at a stadium on which university campus?

    Answer: The University of Utah

    The club played its first seasons at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the University of Utah campus.

  3. Question 3

    Who was named Real Salt Lake head coach during the 2007 season?

    Answer: Jason Kreis

    Jason Kreis was named head coach during the 2007 season.

  4. Question 4

    Which midfielder became one of Real Salt Lake's best-known playmakers?

    Answer: Javier Morales

    Midfielder Javier Morales became one of the club's best-known playmakers.

  5. Question 5

    Name one defender from Real Salt Lake's 2009 MLS Cup-winning team: Nat Borchers or Jamison Olave?

    Answer: Nat Borchers

    Defender Nat Borchers was part of Real Salt Lake's 2009 MLS Cup-winning team.

  6. Question 6

    Which 2009 MLS Cup-winning Real Salt Lake defender was known as Jamison ____?

    Answer: Olave

    Jamison Olave was part of the club's 2009 MLS Cup-winning team.

  7. Question 7

    Which Real Salt Lake striker reached 100 goals in all competitions for the club?

    Answer: Álvaro Saborío

    Álvaro Saborío became a 100-goal scorer in all competitions for Real Salt Lake.

  8. Question 8

    What year did Real Salt Lake reach the MLS Cup final again?

    Answer: 2013

    Real Salt Lake reached the MLS Cup final again in 2013.

  9. Question 9

    Which team defeated Real Salt Lake in the 2013 MLS Cup final?

    Answer: Sporting Kansas City

    Sporting Kansas City defeated Real Salt Lake in the 2013 MLS Cup final.

  10. Question 10

    Real Salt Lake's training base is in which Utah city?

    Answer: Herriman, Utah

    The club's training base is in Herriman, Utah.

  11. Question 11

    What stadium is included in Real Salt Lake's academy and training complex?

    Answer: Zions Bank Stadium

    The club's academy and training complex includes Zions Bank Stadium.

  12. Question 12

    What is the name of Real Salt Lake's supporters group?

    Answer: the Riot

    Real Salt Lake's supporters group is known is the Riot.

Fun Real Salt Lake Trivia

12 questions

These fun Real Salt Lake trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

  1. Question 1

    Which competition did Real Salt Lake become the first MLS club to reach the final of in the tournament’s modern format?

    Answer: The CONCACAF Champions League final.

    Real Salt Lake was the first MLS club to make the CONCACAF Champions League final in the competition’s modern format.

  2. Question 2

    Real Salt Lake’s big continental breakthrough came in which season: 2010-11, 2012-13, or 2014-15?

    1. A.2010
    2. B.2006
    3. C.2008
    4. D.2012

    Answer: 2010-11.

    The club reached the CONCACAF Champions League final in the 2010-11 season.

  3. Question 3

    For the second leg of that 2010-11 continental final, which Utah city got the big-stage spotlight?

    Answer: Sandy.

    Real Salt Lake hosted the second leg of the 2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League final in Sandy.

  4. Question 4

    In the 2009 MLS Cup final, which Real Salt Lake player found the net with a goal?

    Answer: Robbie Findley.

    Robbie Findley scored in the 2009 MLS Cup final for Real Salt Lake.

  5. Question 5

    Who delivered Real Salt Lake’s equalizer in the 2009 MLS Cup final?

    Answer: Ned Grabavoy.

    Ned Grabavoy scored Real Salt Lake's equalizer in the 2009 MLS Cup final.

  6. Question 6

    The 2009 MLS Cup final wasn’t in Utah at all. Which venue hosted it?

    Answer: Qwest Field in Seattle.

    The 2009 MLS Cup final was played at Qwest Field in Seattle.

  7. Question 7

    Who had the very first turn as Real Salt Lake’s head coach?

    Answer: John Ellinger.

    John Ellinger was Real Salt Lake's first head coach.

  8. Question 8

    Name the player who became Real Salt Lake’s first MLS draft pick.?

    Answer: Nik Besagno.

    Nik Besagno was the club's first MLS draft pick.

  9. Question 9

    Which teen midfield name-bringer suited up for Real Salt Lake in 2007?

    Answer: Freddy Adu.

    Teen midfielder Freddy Adu played for Real Salt Lake in 2007.

  10. Question 10

    After joining in 2013, which forward became a Real Salt Lake player?

    Answer: Joao Plata.

    Forward Joao Plata played for Real Salt Lake after joining in 2013.

  11. Question 11

    Which club beat Real Salt Lake in the 2013 U.S. Open Cup final?

    Answer: D.C. United.

    D.C. United defeated Real Salt Lake in the 2013 U.S. Open Cup final.

  12. Question 12

    What year did Real Salt Lake fight its way to the MLS Western Conference Final?

    Answer: 2021.

    Real Salt Lake reached the MLS Western Conference Final in 2021.

Funny Real Salt Lake Trivia

12 questions

These funny Real Salt Lake trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

  1. Question 1

    What royal-sounding word makes Real Salt Lake sound like Utah accidentally misplaced a throne?

    1. A.Club
    2. B.Real
    3. C.United
    4. D.Royal

    Answer: Real

    The club uses the royal-style word "Real" in its name, even though Utah is not a kingdom.

  2. Question 2

    Real Salt Lake didn’t invent its regal naming vibe out of thin air. It borrowed "Real" from what tradition?

    Answer: Spanish soccer naming traditions

    The club borrowed the word "Real" with inspiration from Spanish soccer naming traditions.

  3. Question 3

    On Real Salt Lake’s shield, what sits above the letters "RSL" like the logo expects a coronation any minute now?

    1. A.A star
    2. B.crown
    3. C.A lion
    4. D.A mountain

    Answer: A crown

    The club's shield includes a crown above the letters "RSL.".

  4. Question 4

    Which Real Salt Lake color sounds less like a paint aisle choice and more like something served at dinner?

    Answer: Claret

    Claret is one of the club colors, and it is a red-wine shade rather than a basic red.

  5. Question 5

    In what year did Real Salt Lake rename its stadium America First Field?

    1. A.2021
    2. B.2023
    3. C.2019
    4. D.2022

    Answer: 2022

    Real Salt Lake’s home stadium is currently called America First Field, and that naming change took effect in 2022.

  6. Question 6

    Supporters gave Real Salt Lake’s first full home a nickname that sounds like a rock band venue. What was it?

    Answer: The Riot House

    Real Salt Lake's first full home was nicknamed "The Riot House" by supporters.

  7. Question 7

    Which lion handles mascot duties for Real Salt Lake?

    1. A.King
    2. B.Roary
    3. C.Leo
    4. D.Rex

    Answer: Leo

    The club has a lion mascot named Leo.

  8. Question 8

    How tall is goalkeeper Nick Rimando, whose listed height is notably short for a top-level keeper?

    Answer: 5 feet 9 inches

    Nick Rimando stands about 5 feet 9 inches tall, short for a top-level goalkeeper.

  9. Question 9

    Real Salt Lake’s only MLS Cup came after the team entered the 2009 playoffs as what kind of seed?

    1. A.lower seed
    2. B.The top seed
    3. C.A wild card from another conference
    4. D.The regular-season champion

    Answer: A lower seed

    The club won its only MLS Cup after entering the 2009 playoffs is a lower seed.

  10. Question 10

    The 2013 MLS Cup final in Kansas dragged past 120 minutes before what finally decided it?

    Answer: Penalties

    Real Salt Lake's 2013 MLS Cup final in Kansas ended after more than 120 minutes before penalties settled it.

  11. Question 11

    In the 2021 playoffs, Real Salt Lake advanced past Seattle with how many shots on goal in 120 minutes?

    Answer: Zero shots on goal

    In the 2021 MLS playoffs, Real Salt Lake advanced past Seattle without recording a single shot on goal in 120 minutes.

  12. Question 12

    That 2021 playoff escape act with no shots on goal came against which team?

    1. A.Sporting Kansas City
    2. B.Seattle Sounders
    3. C.LA Galaxy
    4. D.Portland Timbers

    Answer: Seattle Sounders

    The shotless 2021 playoff upset came against the Seattle Sounders.

Hard Real Salt Lake Trivia

13 questions

These hard Real Salt Lake trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

  1. Question 1

    Which team lined up opposite Real Salt Lake in the club's first MLS match?

    1. A.Sporting Kansas City
    2. B.MetroStars
    3. C.Chicago Fire
    4. D.Columbus Crew

    Answer: MetroStars

    The opponent in Real Salt Lake's first MLS match was the MetroStars.

  2. Question 2

    Jason Kreis won Coach of the Year in which league in 2009?

    1. A.WNBA
    2. B.NFL
    3. C.MLS
    4. D.NBA

    Answer: MLS

    Jason Kreis’s 2009 Coach of the Year honor came from MLS. The league name is the correct competition-level fact for that award.

  3. Question 3

    After which season did longtime Real Salt Lake captain Kyle Beckerman retire?

    Answer: 2020

    Kyle Beckerman retired after the 2020 season.

  4. Question 4

    Javier Morales joined the Real Salt Lake Ring of Honor in what year?

    Answer: 2023

    Javier Morales was inducted into the Real Salt Lake Ring of Honor in 2023.

  5. Question 5

    Nat Borchers followed Javier Morales into the Ring of Honor a year later. Which year was Borchers inducted?

    Answer: 2024

    Nat Borchers was inducted into the Real Salt Lake Ring of Honor in 2024.

  6. Question 6

    In the 2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League semifinals, which club did Real Salt Lake defeat to advance?

    Answer: Saprissa

    Real Salt Lake defeated Saprissa in the 2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League semifinals.

  7. Question 7

    Which team did Real Salt Lake knock out before winning MLS Cup in 2009?

    1. A.New England Revolution
    2. B.Columbus Crew
    3. C.Los Angeles Galaxy
    4. D.Chicago Fire

    Answer: Columbus Crew

    In Real Salt Lake’s 2009 MLS Cup run, the club advanced past Columbus before going on to win the title. The reference facts anchor the 2009 playoff path and championship context.

  8. Question 8

    Which opponent did Real Salt Lake beat in the 2009 conference final round to reach the MLS Cup final?

    1. A.Columbus Crew
    2. B.MetroStars
    3. C.Saprissa
    4. D.Chicago Fire

    Answer: Chicago Fire

    Real Salt Lake defeated the Chicago Fire in the 2009 conference final round before the MLS Cup final.

  9. Question 9

    Who wore the captain's armband for Real Salt Lake in the 2013 MLS Cup final?

    Answer: Will Johnson

    Midfielder Will Johnson captained Real Salt Lake in the 2013 MLS Cup final.

  10. Question 10

    Real Salt Lake's lone goal in the 2013 MLS Cup final came from which defender?

    Answer: Chris Schuler

    Defender Chris Schuler scored Real Salt Lake's goal in the 2013 MLS Cup final.

  11. Question 11

    Which goalkeeper broke Real Salt Lake hearts as Sporting Kansas City's shootout hero in the 2013 MLS Cup final?

    Answer: Tim Melia

    Tim Melia was Sporting Kansas City's shootout hero against Real Salt Lake in the 2013 MLS Cup final.

  12. Question 12

    Who was appointed Real Salt Lake head coach in 2021?

    1. A.Pablo Mastroeni
    2. B.Jason Kreis
    3. C.Freddy Juarez
    4. D.Mike Petke

    Answer: Pablo Mastroeni

    Pablo Mastroeni took over is Real Salt Lake’s head coach in 2021 after an interim stint. This is a role-attribution question about the club’s coaching staff.

  13. Question 13

    Which member of the 2022 ownership group led the purchase of Real Salt Lake alongside Ryan Smith?

    Answer: David Blitzer

    The club was sold in 2022 to a group led by David Blitzer and Ryan Smith.

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