Salt Lake Tribune · Jan 18, 2017
Jeff Cassar ‘cautiously optimistic’ RSL can sign Donovan
They've run hot, cold and lukewarm at times, but it appears contract discussions with Landon Donovan certainly aren't on the frigid side at the moment. At least according to Real Salt Lake coach Jeff Cassar. During a radio hit on the club's flagship radio station ESPN700 with RSL play-by-play voice Bill Riley, Cassar said he remains "cautiously optimistic" that a deal between Donovan, 34, and RSL can get finished sometime before the home opener March 4.
"I'm optimistic that we might have the opportunity to bring Landon in," Cassar said. "Obviously some things have to fall in line. That's kind of out of our control. I'm optimistic, and there have been times when I haven't been optimistic."