The man wearing the captain's armband every week for Real Salt Lake isn't in doubt. It'll be Kyle Beckerman, every time he's available.
But sometimes, he's just not going to play. Whether that's for injury or international absences, a clear delineation of captain responsibilities becomes an important exercise when looking at the roster.
Here are five players that could take the armband in a given week that might be able to fill the role.
It's important for any potential captain to bring a certain leadership quality to the role, as without that, you might as well have a robot captain.