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Real Salt Lake Honors Cabral, Luna in 2025 Awards

10/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Real Salt Lake announced the 2025 Team Award winners, with Rafael Cabral (goalkeeper) named MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.
Cabral set a club record by playing 3,600 minutes in 40 games.
Diego Luna won the Golden Boot with 10 goals and 7 assists and was named Humanitarian of the Year.
Real Salt Lake finished ninth in Western Conference and qualified for the postseason for the fifth consecutive year.

History

Historical Context

Real Salt Lake (RSL) was founded in 2004 and began play in 2005 as an expansion team in Major League Soccer (MLS), which was established to promote soccer in the U.S. The club achieved significant milestones, including winning the 2009 MLS Cup and reaching the 2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League finals, reflecting its growth and community engagement in the sport.

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Story summary

Real Salt Lake announced the 2025 Team Award winners, with Rafael Cabral (goalkeeper) named MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.
Cabral set a club record by playing 3,600 minutes in 40 games.
Diego Luna won the Golden Boot with 10 goals and 7 assists and was named Humanitarian of the Year.
Real Salt Lake finished ninth in Western Conference and qualified for the postseason for the fifth consecutive year.

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