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Real Salt Lake Signs Dutch Midfielder Stijn Spierings

1/26/2026

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Real Salt Lake signed Stijn Spierings, a 29-year-old Dutch midfielder from Brøndby IF, on January 25, 2026, with a contract through the 2027-28 MLS season.
RSL sporting director Kurt Schmid said Spierings' experience will strengthen the midfield.
Spierings has 40 goals and 39 assists in 305 senior appearances and is the third Dutch player in RSL history.
RSL's season opener is February 21 against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

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Real Salt Lake signed Stijn Spierings, a 29-year-old Dutch midfielder from Brøndby IF, on January 25, 2026, with a contract through the 2027-28 MLS season.
RSL sporting director Kurt Schmid said Spierings' experience will strengthen the midfield.
Spierings has 40 goals and 39 assists in 305 senior appearances and is the third Dutch player in RSL history.
RSL's season opener is February 21 against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.