Well, it’s been a while since I called something “The Salt,” and I know there are certain responsibilities that come with that. You know, I need to tell you about something I’ve been reading or watching.
You better believe I’m going to do that, but before we get to the real reason we’re all here, let’s talk about Real Salt Lake, and, as the headline indicates, how Pablo Ruiz is a reflection of Pablo Mastroeni’s tactical approach.
It will come as no surprise that Mastroeni’s brand of soccer is one that’s largely composed of route-one attacking, condensed defense, and an expectation that players will create exciting attacking forays that depend largely on individual skill and involve from two to four attacking players.