Throughout the first two matches for the United States in the 2021 Concacaf Olympic Qualifying tournament, the broadcast crew at FS1 has mentioned Real Salt Lake and its Academy with regularity. Justifiably so, as 25% of U.S. U-23 Head Coach Jason Kreis’ 20-man roster came from the vaunted RSL Academy.
Like a proud father, the praise has brought a smile to RSL Head Coach Freddy Juarez’s face as he sees players he has known since their youth garner recognition for the hard work they have put in to climb the ladder at both the club and international levels and find success.