With Tony Beltran, RSL’s starting right back, out of contention for an anticipated nine-month period, Real Salt Lake is in a bit of a bind.
For obvious reasons, the team will need a right back that can start 10-15 matches before Beltran is back — but the solution they look for could have wider repercussions on the roster.
What’s RSL’s best option? Well, let’s go through a few.
Do nothing (or, don’t change plans)
RSL is widely expected to sign Aaron Herrera, a true right back, via the homegrown mechanism this winter. That could mean we’re sitting with a second-choice right back and one or two veterans to either start or play backup roles — but that’s a hard decision to make.