You never really get used to players leaving your club.
I firmly believe that. At least, I believe it for me. Despite my having written about Real Salt Lake for eight years (we’re coming up on seven here at RSL Soapbox), writing about an important player’s departure still carries with it a bit of weight.
Over the years, there have been plenty of those. Real Salt Lake was a continuity club for many years, and that meant we had a knack for developing club legends. Their departures, timed well or not, had an impact.
But sometimes, writing about a departure can also feel quite empty or, in some cases, deflating.