With Albert Rusnák officially stating that he is not returning to Real Salt Lake, it is time to think about who captains the Claret and Cobalt next.
Who are the contenders? Who are the pretenders? It is worth mentioning up front that some may have been surprised by Rusnák being offered the armband last season. There were some who thought others would take the position as captain. While Rusnák got off to a slow start last season, he did eventually end the season with double-digit assists and goals. And while at RSL, he brought excellence to the team.