One-on-One: Justen Glad vs. Tim Parker

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty ImagesAs fans of Real Salt Lake, we frequently hear Justen Glad being touted as a great example of the homegrown process which is such a part of our team’s identity. Although Glad will be turning just 25 on February 28th, he is going into his 8th season in Major League Soccer. When he takes the field at PNC Stadium on Sunday it will be his 169th appearance for the Claret and Cobalt.

Tim Parker, another center back who plays a very similar role to Glad, will also be taking the field for Houston Dynamo. Parker, who also has a February birthday and is just over 4 years older than Glad, will also be starting his 8th season in Major League Soccer. The difference being…