The prelude to his eventual return to Real Salt Lake, Luis Silva arrived in Monterrey, Mexico, with an offer he just couldn't refuse. Playing in Liga MX was a lifelong aspiration, one he didn't necessarily shy away from voicing. It was made clear in recent years that if the opportunity came along, he'd dive in headfirst. So when the chance came, with emerging Mexican club giant Tigres UANL, there wasn't a thought of saying no.
Quickly, Silva saw the talent base and depth to one of North America's most well-rounded rosters. He was suddenly part of a group that featured several Mexican national-team staples as well as 31-year-old French star forward in André-Pierre Gignac.