Caleb Turner

RSL swaps offense for defense in deal sending Anderson Julio to Dallas

RSL swaps offense for defense in deal sending Anderson Julio to Dallas

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 2:11 p.m.

A fan favorite and electric goalscorer is leaving Real Salt Lake as the club looks to stabilize its defensive depth.
RSL trades for Brazilian striker, takes 8 players in MLS SuperDraft

RSL trades for Brazilian striker, takes 8 players in MLS SuperDraft

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 3:30 p.m.

Real Salt Lake showed its intentions to be an active participant early Friday ahead of the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.
Have You Seen This? Goal-line fumbles strike twice in NFL Week 15

Have You Seen This? Goal-line fumbles strike twice in NFL Week 15

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 3:46 p.m.

Sports fans in Utah know this story all too well after the infamous Kaelin Clay incident against Oregon in 2014.
RSL returns to CONCACAF Champions tournament in 2025 after 8-year absence

RSL returns to CONCACAF Champions tournament in 2025 after 8-year absence

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 2:31 p.m.

Real Salt Lake is returning to continental competition for the first time since 2016 and will do so against a familiar opponent from its glory days.
Jazz finish without a win in NBA Cup after 133-106 loss in Oklahoma City

Jazz finish without a win in NBA Cup after 133-106 loss in Oklahoma City

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:03 p.m.

The Jazz outshot the Thunder 54-52% in the game and finished with six scorers in double digits, but the turnovers were too much to overcome.
Have You Seen This? Jameis Winston shares plea to 'deliver him from pick sixes'

Have You Seen This? Jameis Winston shares plea to 'deliver him from pick sixes'

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 3:32 p.m.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston has become renowned for his faith-engaging sound bites in recent weeks.
Former RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando elected to 2025 National Soccer Hall of Fame class

Former RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando elected to 2025 National Soccer Hall of Fame class

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 1:11 p.m.

It was fitting that Real Salt Lake legend Nick Rimando learned he would be receiving the highest honor in American soccer right where he earned it: on the pitch.
'Welcome to the party': Schmaltz, Stauber help Utah HC earn 1st shutout in Vegas

'Welcome to the party': Schmaltz, Stauber help Utah HC earn 1st shutout in Vegas

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 11:52 p.m.

The Hockey Club put up residency in the Vegas net with four goals in the first period and two in the second to tie their season-best in a 6-0 win.
5A final: Fekitoa scores 4 touchdowns in win over Roy to secure Bountiful title

5A final: Fekitoa scores 4 touchdowns in win over Roy to secure Bountiful title

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 3:53 p.m.

Bountiful junior Siaki Fekitoa ran for 255 yards and four touchdowns in a back-and-forth 5A state title game to bring home the first championship in his lifetime for the Redhawks.
Ovechkin's chase continues in Utah with double in 6-2 Caps win

Ovechkin's chase continues in Utah with double in 6-2 Caps win

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 10:27 p.m.

The spotlight at the Delta Center was fixed on a visiting player during Monday's matchup between the Utah Hockey Club and top-four Washington Capitals.
'Dream come true' for pair of Utah Royals called up to U.S. women's national team

'Dream come true' for pair of Utah Royals called up to U.S. women's national team

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 1:50 p.m.

Mandy Haught has received her second call-up to the national team and is joined this time by teammate Ally Sentnor, making her debut at a USWNT camp.
6A playoffs: Missed extra point in OT hands Corner Canyon 35-34 semifinal win over Lehi

6A playoffs: Missed extra point in OT hands Corner Canyon 35-34 semifinal win over Lehi

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 3:33 p.m.

Corner Canyon won last year's 6A semifinal against Lehi by 39 points. Thursday's rematch at Rice-Eccles Stadium was a little closer.
Timpview quarterfinal win overshadowed by Orem lineman injury

Timpview quarterfinal win overshadowed by Orem lineman injury

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 7:43 p.m.

A competitive state quarterfinal between a pair of two-loss rivals started out as just that on a chilly Friday night.
RSL's Diego Luna named MLS Young Player of the Year

RSL's Diego Luna named MLS Young Player of the Year

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 9:00 a.m.

The California Bay Area native arrived in Utah in 2022 from USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive and had a breakout 2024 season with 12 assists and eight goals.
RSL loses consecutive penalty shootouts, ousted in 1st round of playoffs 3rd year in a row

RSL loses consecutive penalty shootouts, ousted in 1st round of playoffs 3rd year in a row

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:51 p.m.

Real Salt Lake faced playoff elimination in a penalty shootout for the third year in a row and could not change its fate.
Utah Royals end season with 4-1 loss to reigning champ Gotham

Utah Royals end season with 4-1 loss to reigning champ Gotham

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 11:25 p.m.

Hannah Betfort got one back in the 74th minute on an assist by Kate Del Fava to give Utah some hope, but Esther Gonzalez scored a quick brace in the 77th and 84th minutes to run away with the win for Gotham.
Spurs' Wembanyama reaches rare stat line in 106-88 win over Jazz

Spurs' Wembanyama reaches rare stat line in 106-88 win over Jazz

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 10:56 p.m.

San Antonio scored 35 points off of Jazz giveaways and outscored Utah 30-14 in the third quarter to all but run away with the game.
RSL falls in penalties to Minnesota in playoff opener

RSL falls in penalties to Minnesota in playoff opener

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 10:24 p.m.

Braian Ojeda hit the crossbar for a miss on the sixth RSL attempt for a 5-4 shootout loss.
Jazz's Taylor Hendricks suffers gruesome ankle injury in loss to Mavericks

Jazz's Taylor Hendricks suffers gruesome ankle injury in loss to Mavericks

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 9:30 p.m.

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy spent at least half his pre-game address Monday talking about and praising second-year forward Taylor Hendricks.
West dominates Taylorsville 68-14 in 5A football playoff opener

West dominates Taylorsville 68-14 in 5A football playoff opener

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 6:47 p.m.

The Panthers led 40-0 at halftime and added four more touchdowns in the second half to score the most points in a 5A playoff game since East High scored 70 in 2022.
Utah Hockey Club suffers 5-1 loss in first meeting with Colorado Avalanche

Utah Hockey Club suffers 5-1 loss in first meeting with Colorado Avalanche

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 10:36 p.m.

Goals have been hard to come by recently for the Utah Hockey Club.
Have You Seen This? 'The Wall' fan section at new Clippers arena disrupts free throws on opening night

Have You Seen This? 'The Wall' fan section at new Clippers arena disrupts free throws on opening night

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 3:27 p.m.

Kevin Durant missed two free throws in a row in the fourth quarter facing The Wall and the crowd was rewarded with free Chick-fil-A.
Utah Royals make interim head coach Jimmy Coenraets permanent

Utah Royals make interim head coach Jimmy Coenraets permanent

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 11:12 a.m.

Coenraets has led Utah to a 5-3-2 record and 17 points in NWSL play, tripling its total in six fewer matches.
Utah Royals lose Lacasse, settle for 1-1 draw in final road game

Utah Royals lose Lacasse, settle for 1-1 draw in final road game

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 8:49 p.m.

Utah was able to hang on for a 1-1 draw thanks to Claudia Zornoza's spectacular free-kick goal and some aggressive defending in the second half.
Own goal ends RSL regular season with 2-1 win, best point total in club history

Own goal ends RSL regular season with 2-1 win, best point total in club history

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 9:30 p.m.

Diego Luna equalized for RSL in the 73rd and then a cross from Alex Katranis got a favorable touch and bounce for an own-goal game-winner in the 83rd minute.