CRISTIAN ARANGO NEWS

Five shots, three on goal Arango had five shots (three on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 0-0 (5-4) penalty shootout defeat against Minnesota United.

Impact Even though Arango does not have any MLS goals logged since July, his shot accuracy had been spot-on going into the playoffs, and that positive quality continued Tuesday. In October alone, his four appearances include 15 shots, 60 percent of them on target.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots on goal from bench Arango had three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact For the second game in a row, and despite his temporary demotion from Real Salt Lake's starting XI, Arango logged multiple shots on goal. Since Sept. 29, he has averaged more than shots and exactly two of them on goal. Once the league returns from break, Arango is expected to be part of Real Salt Lake's starting XI again.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Arango assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Arango subbed on in the second half and created Diogo Goncalves' goal in the 89th minute with his sixth assist in the campaign. The forward had a quiet outing stat-wise other than that during his 29 minutes played. That was only his third game off bench in the season, with 23 starts before.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Option against Portland Arango has served a one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's match versus Portland.

Impact Arango has struggled to find the back of the net, with his last MLS goal coming back in July 7, having made three starts since while totaling 11 shots (two on target). He is still having a good season in his return to the league with 17 goals with five assists in 25 appearances, 23 of them coming as starts.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Earns suspension Arango has earned a yellow-card suspension and won't face Dallas on Wednesday.

Impact Arango couldn't score despite taking four shots (one on target), and to make things even more complicated, he won't be able to face FC Dallas due to a yellow-card ban. His absence represents a huge blow for RSL, but he should return to the lineup against Portland on Saturday. In his absence, expect Anderson Julio to start in a central role upfront.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at Houston Arango (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Arango is expected to play a center-forward spot, carrying most of his team's scoring responsibility in this game. His inclusion also leaves Anderson Julio on the bench, which could be the case for the rest of the season. Prior to the injury, the Colombian achieved 17 goals and five assists, standing out as the league's leading scorer for some time.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Arango (hamstring) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's match at Houston, Caleb Turner of KSL.com Sports reports.

Impact Arango seems to have recovered from a nagging hamstring injury, and the striker is expected to be at full strength for this match against Houston. Having Arango as the leading threat upfront is a boost for RSL, as he's netted 17 goals to go along with five assists across 24 appearances (22 starts).

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Arango (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's clash with New England.

Impact Arango is in doubt for Saturday's clash due to a hamstring injury. This comes after the forward was forced off during the first half of Saturday's loss to San Jose. Anderson Julio came on to replace Arango last time out.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off injured Arango came off injured during the 42nd minute of Saturday's 2-0 loss over San Jose.

Impact Arango returned to MLS action after he was handed a suspension by the league. His return only lasted 42 minute before exiting the match with an injury. He is having a stellar return season to MLS, tied for first for the golden boot race with 17 goals in 24 appearances.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension in Leagues Cup Arango (suspension) completed his four-game ban during the Leagues Cup group stage when he came off the bench in the 3-0 loss to Houston on Aug. 5. This means he should be availabl...

Impact Arango was handed a four-game suspension for violating the league's anti-harassment policy, and the ban covered two MLS matches, the MLS All-Star Game and the Leagues Cup opener. Arango's return should provide a huge boost for RSL upfront, as the star striker has bagged 17 goals and five assists across 23 appearances (21 starts) during the 2024 league campaign.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Handed suspension Arango was handed a four-game suspension for violating the MLS anti-harassment policy.

Impact Arango will miss three MLS matches and the all-star game due to the suspensions. As one of the most in-form strikers in the league it's obviously a major blow for Salt Lake who will be without their star man on either side of the international break. Anderson Julio could step into a larger role with Arango suspended.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Salt Lake forward Cristian Arango suspended 4 matches by MLS for violating anti-harassment policy

Real Salt Lake forward Cristian Arango was suspended for four matches by Major League Soccer on Monday for violating the league’s anti-harassment policy

JULY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS suspends Real Salt Lake forward Cristian Arango | MLSSoccer.com Major League Soccer has suspended Real Salt Lake forward Cristian “Chicho” Arango four matches for violating the MLS Anti-Harassment Policy....

JULY 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Five shots in loss Arango had five shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 23rd minute.

Impact Arango took five shots in Saturday's loss but failed to score a goal. After racking up 16 goals in the first 17 matches of the season, he has now scored just one in his last six matches. He will look to get back on track Wednesday at LAFC.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Atlanta United Arango scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 victory over Atlanta United.

Impact Arango netted in the 68th minute assisted by Diego Luna. Arango also created a chance. This goal was his first since he last netted a hat trick against Austin. He is the MLS top scorer this season with 17 goals.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Dynamo Arango (concussion) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Arango managed to avoid a major concussion problem following his early withdrawal from the previous game. The striker will lead his side's front line, looking to increase his season count of 16 goals, which is still the highest figure in the competition. His presence will also limit Anderson Julio to a backup role again.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in defeat Arango left the field due to concussion after colliding with a rival player in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Arango started as a lone center-forward but was replaced by Anderson Julio in the 21st minute Saturday. This blow represents a serious concern for the team given that Arango is the league's leading scorer with 16 goals. The star forward was on the bench only twice this season, and both times his spot was taken by Julio, so that should be the case again if the concussion prevents him from playing upcoming matchups.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Impact substitute performance Arango assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Arango found himself in an unfamiliar position Wednesday, coming off the bench for just the second time in 19 appearances in 2024. His pinpoint cross set up a Matty Crooks header for the decisive fourth goal of the match. Arango has now supplied five assists on the campaign. His 16 goals are the most in MLS.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Arango, RSL take aim at porous Sporting KC The team with the best record in the Western Conference will match up with a club desperately in need of a win as Real Salt Lake invades Kan...

JUNE 19 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Six shots in draw Arango generated six shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against CF Montreal.

Impact In his first match since scoring a hat trick versus Austin FC, Arango took six shots in Saturday's goalless draw. He only put one on target but created two chances for the 13th time this season. He will look to find the back of the net again on Wednesday to add to his league-leading 16 goals.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

MVP Power Rankings: Cristian Arango overtakes Lionel Messi | MLSSoccer.com The MVP Power Rankings are back. That’s right, it’s an even more subjective rankings column than the regular Power Rankings. A place where v...

JUNE 5 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores hat trick against Austin FC Arango scored three goals to go with eight shots (five on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 win against Austin FC.

Impact Arangon netted in the 16th minute, first half stoppage time, and also converted a penalty in the 71st minute. He also missed a big chance in the 28th minute. He has now contributed to eight goals in the last six games. Overall this season, he has recorded 16 goals and four assists in 17 games, making him the top scorer in MLS.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake's Cristian Arango named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Real Salt Lake striker Cristian Arango has been named Player of the Matchday for the third time in 2024. The Colombian star's latest honor f...

JUNE 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cristian Arango scores hat trick in RSL's win over Austin Cristian Arango scored his second hat trick of the season and third of his MLS career to take control of the league’s scoring race as Real S...

JUNE 2 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Arango has hat trick, Julio scores twice, Real Salt Lake routs Austin 5-1 as unbeaten run hits 13

Cristian Arango scored twice in the first half on the way to his second hat trick of the season, Anderson Julio added two goals with an assist from Arango on one of them and Wester...

JUNE 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS