Real Salt Lake announced on October 9, 2026, that the club has acquired a 2026 international roster slot from Seattle Sounders FC. The agreement was reached in exchange for $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM).
The acquired international roster slot is scheduled to expire at the end of the calendar year.
Real Salt Lake is scheduled to resume MLS play on Saturday, Oct. 10, against the Philadelphia Union in a cross-conference road matchup. The match is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MT at Subaru Park in Chester, Penn.
The Claret-and-Cobalt are scheduled for a midweek home match against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The kickoff for that match is slated for 7:30 p.m. MT at America First Field.