Kreilach leads Real Salt Lake against Minnesota United
Damir Kreilach leads Real Salt Lake into a matchup with Minnesota United after scoring two goals against Saint Louis City SCJUNE 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Real Salt Lake's Damir Kreilach named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Real Salt Lake are enjoying their best form of the 2023 MLS season, climbing the Western Conference standings while also boasting the Player...
JUNE 22, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Scores brace against St. Louis Kreilach took three shots on target and scored two goals in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against STL City. He also made a clearance in the match.
Impact Kreilach doubled his seasonal goals tally with two well-taken second-half finishes to down the Western Conference leaders on Wednesday. He was out of the lineup for much of April and May while dealing with a groin injury and a change of formation for the club, but he's now started five of RSL's last seven league matches in the front-two.
JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Damir Kreilach's brace sends RSL past St. Louis City Damir Kreilach scored two second-half goals to give Real Salt Lake another road victory, a 3-1 result over St.
JUNE 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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JUNE 22, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Kreilach scores 2 goals, Real Salt Lake beats St. Louis 3-1
Damir Kreilach scored two goals, teenager Gavin Beavers saved two shots and Real Salt Lake beat St. Louis City 3-1JUNE 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in win over Colorado Kreilach scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 3-2 win over Colorado.
Impact Kreilach had his first start in almost two months and made most of the opportunity, being one of his side's most dangerous players during the first half and making it 3-1 for RSL with a one-timed finish with his right foot just before halftime. This was the second goal of the campaign for the forward, who will hope to remain in the lineup for next Saturday's visit to Minnesota.
MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts in cup win Kreilach started and played the full 90 minutes in Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup victory against the Timbers, taking three shots in the match.
Impact Kreilach has featured twice off the bench in MLS since returning from a minor groin injury, and he hasn't made the initial XI in the league since March. But he's started both of Salt Lake's Open Cup games as a forward.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Saturday Kreilach (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with San Jose.
Impact Kreilach is back on the bench after being listed as probable for Saturday's clash. The forward has missed two matches in a row due to the groin injury but had one goal and one assist in four starts prior to that.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to probable Kreilach (groin) is listed as "probable" in RSL's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Earthquakes.
Impact Kreilach has missed Salt Lake's last two games with a groin injury, and he'll be facing a fitness test this weekend in order to be available to face San Jose as well. Anderson Julio has been replacing him in the XI alongside Rubio Rubin in a front-two in Kreilach's absence.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Saturday Kreilach (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to FC Dallas.
Impact Kreilach had to sit out last match with a groin issue, but could return to action again against FC Dallas. If he does, he will start off the bench at minimum, with Jefferson Savarino the expected starter Saturday.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up groin injury Kreilach (groin) is out for Saturday's clash with Charlotte due to a groin injury, Salt Lake announced.
Impact Kreilach is ruled out with a groin injury Saturday. The midfielder is a major loss in attacking midfield, though Jefferson Savarino returning to the starting XI lessens the blow to an extent. Kreilach will hope to return before a Saturday trip to Dallas next time out.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Real Salt Lake sign captain Damir Kreilach to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Real Salt Lake have signed captain and midfielder Damir Kreilach to a contract extension through the 2024...
MARCH 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Teen Wolff leads Austin to 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake
Austin FC teenager Owen Wolff scored the go-ahead goal, joining an exclusive club in a 2-1 victory over Real Salt LakeMARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records assist Kreilach assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Austin FC.
Impact Kreilach logged his first assist since the 2021 MLS season. That campaign, he proved to be a valuable chance creator by recording eight assists. Injuries significantly limited him during 2022. But after taking time off to recover from them, Kreilach will look at getting back to his chance-creating roots this year.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns with goal Kreilach scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Kreilach is fit and on the pitch to open 2023 and he is right back in the goals. The superstar attacking midfielder found his way onto the scoresheet at the first time of asking. Kreilach would be an elite option when fit, with the potential for MVP numbers certainly on the table.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Damir Kreilach is back! Real Salt Lake's captain shows "lethal" quality | MLSSoccer.com When Damir Kreilach scored his 73rd-minute goal to ultimately give Real Salt Lake a 2-1 road win at Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday night...
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Kreilach, Glad each score a goal, RSL beats Whitecaps 2-1
Damir Kreilach scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for Real Salt Lake over the Vancouver Whitecaps on in the season opener for both teamsFEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Active in friendly Kreilach took part in the pre-season finale against Chicago, playing the full 90.
Impact Kreilach ended the 2022 season on the injured list but seems to be fit and ready to go for 2023. The forward is an MVP candidate when at his best and despite a down year in 2022, should be a prime bounce-back candidate if he can stay healthy.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Croatia's World Cup run: Damir Kreilach relishes "incredible moment" for homeland | MLSSoccer.com When Croatia made the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia, Damir Kreilach couldn't attend.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Ends season injured Kreilach (back) was not involved in the penalty shootout defeat against Austin FC in Round One of the playoffs.
Impact Kreilach made five MLS appearances (three starts) this season before picking up a back injury in April and he hasn't featured since. The 33-year-old underwent surgery in June and will hope to enter the next campaign fit and available to contribute after being the team's star player in 2021 (16 goals, eight assists).
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Austin Kreilach (back) is not in RSL's match day squad for Sunday's Round One playoff clash against Austin FC.
Impact Kreilach was upgraded to "questionable" this week but he has not been deemed fit enough for Sunday's match. If Salt Lake can continue advancing through the playoffs then maybe Kreilach will eventually be able to return.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Austin hosts Real Salt Lake in Western Conference action
Austin hosts Real Salt Lake in a conference matchupOCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Upgraded to questionable Kreilach (back) is questionable for Sunday's trip to Austin, per the Salt Lake injury report.
Impact Kreilach has been out since the beginning of the campaign but it appears that he has an outside chance of returning to the first team in the playoffs. The midfielder would likely be a bench option if available Sunday, with a six-month layoff likely keeping him well away from match fitness heading into the playoffs.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Real Salt Lake hosts the Portland Timbers in Western Conference action
Real Salt Lake hosts the Portland Timbers in a conference matchupOCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
