"We want to put Utah in the bright lights again," Beckerman said. "And when we get to the bright lights, to be able to perform."
Suddenly, it has been eight seasons since Real won the 2009 MLS Cup championship. The four years that followed actually were more impressive, as RSL maintained an aura of one of the league's best teams. Then came the departure of coach Jason Kreis, to be followed by the losses of front office personnel and a rebuilding of the team.
So for the past three seasons, RSL has been just ordinary. Beckerman wants more, expects more and demands more from this club as he approaches his 35th birthday in April.