SANDY, Utah (Tuesday, February 26, 2019) – Real Salt Lake announced today the signing of MF Justin Portillo from the club’s USL Championship affiliate Real Monarchs SLC.
“Justin has been impressive in his time with the Monarchs and has earned the opportunity to sign a first team contract,” General Manager Craig Waibel said. “It’s a great credit to his own talent and hard work and it’s great as an organization to be able to reward that commitment.”
Portillo, 26, was voted Real Monarchs SLC Team MVP in 2018 after appearing in 32 matches while making 30 starts.