JUSTIN MERAM NEWS

Records assist in win Meram created four chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Dynamo. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Meram set up Justen Glad's late headed goal against Houston from a set piece on Saturday for his second assist in his last three games. He will be looking for more next weekend against the Whitecaps, which are 11th in the Western Conference table.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Meram took three shots and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against CF Montreal. He also made two interceptions and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Meram was dangerous from the left wing on Sunday, but he wasn't clinical enough with his shooting to get on the score sheet himself against Montreal. Next weekend he will face the Dynamo, which are currently seventh in the Western Conference table.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Meram took two shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Austin FC. He created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Meram set up Maikel Chang's strike that got the ball rolling on his side's come-from-behind win over Austin on Saturday. He's up to one goal and two assists this season, and next weekend he will face Eastern Conference leaders CF Montreal, which have conceded 19 times in 11 MLS matches.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Toronto Meram scored a goal and created four chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match, and he took three shots overall.

Impact Meram was excellent going forward on Saturday as he opening the scoring in the seventh minute with his first goal of the season. He has created at least three chances in three of his six appearances this season, and he'll want that form to continue into next weekend's clash against NYCFC, which have conceded six times in five MLS matches.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Meram with a BEAUTIFUL upper-90 finish ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

APRIL 10, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Called up to national team Meram has been called up by the Iraq National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers on March 24 and 29.

Impact Meram will miss next weekend's MLS clash against Sporting KC while on international duty. Jony Menendez or Sergio Cordova could replace him in attacking midfield for the game.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists teammate in victory Meram had one assist, eight crosses, four corners, one interception, one foul, created one chance and sustained one foul in the 2-1 victory over Nashville SC on Saturday.

Impact Coming out hot, Meram found Bobby Wood for the first goal of the match in the 2nd minute. This was the forward's first assist of the season, but he is a consistently aggressive crosser. Hopefully he can add to that total in the next match against Sporting Kansas City.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Meram re-signs with Real Salt Lake through 2023 ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Real Salt Lake have re-signed forward Justin Meram through the 2023 MLS season, the club announced Monday...

JANUARY 10, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Contract negotiations ongoing Meram's contract has run out with Real Salt Lake, and he will become a free agent on Jan. 1 if no new deal is agreed upon.

Impact Meram is coming off his best season since 2017, posting two goals and six assists in 34 appearances (15 starts) mostly on the left wing for Salt Lake. The 33-year-old is in discussions with the club about a potential new contract, but if nothing materializes then Meram will enter free agency on Jan. 1.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Meram subbed into Sunday's Western Conference semifinal against Sporting KC in the 57th minute, and he assisted a goal in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Meram made the difference on Sunday, setting up fellow substitute Bobby Wood's 91st minute game-winning goal with a cross, sending his side to the Western Conference Final next weekend. Meram likely won't start against Portland, but with six assists this season he should be ready to come off the bench and make an impact once again.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Kansas City Meram took three shots (two on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Meram subbed into Sunday's game with about 20 minutes to go and he made a difference offensively, setting up Damir Kreilach's 95th-minute goal that dramatically sent Salt Lake into the playoffs. Meram has started just one game in the last month, but his performance may have earned him another look in the postseason.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses off bench Meram was credited with two assists in Wednesday's win over FC Dallas.

Impact Meram was the solution Salt Lake needed to turn things around against Dallas, as he entered the field in the 74th minute and set up the team's two goals, including the game-winning strike from Albert Rusnak in the 90th minute. This was Meram's first multi-assist game of the campaign, and he now has four assists to go along with two goals through 28 appearances (14 starts).

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLS veteran Justin Meram retires from international soccer with Iraq ' MLSSoccer.com Justin Meram has announced his retirement from international soccer with Iraq, the Real Salt Lake winger posted on Instagram.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nets late goal Meram scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Wednesday's 4-3 win over San Jose.

Impact Meram found the back of the net in the 71st minute scoring the third goal for RSL. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder while his two shots were the third highest total on the team.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: Justin Meram, Real Salt Lake - 71st minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores early goal Meram scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing twice inaccurately and creating three chances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Houston.

Impact Meram found the back of the net after just six minutes, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the wide man, coming from his lone shot, while his three chances created led Real in the victory.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: Justin Meram, Real Salt Lake - 6th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Losing minutes Meram has played 27 minutes over the last two matches and didn't appear off the bench against Portland.

Impact Meram is in the latter stages of his career and playing time will likely be harder to come by as long as he stays in MLS. He's managed no goals in 16 appearances (seven starts) and looks to have lost his role to newcomer Jony Menendez on the wing.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist Meram recorded one assist with his lone chance created during a 4-0 win Wednesday at Vancouver.

Impact Meram recorded the assist to Salt Lake's second goal, scored by Damir Kreilach. The former possesses two assists across 11 games this year. That rather unimpressive ratio is due to his sporadic starts and few playing opportunities instead of lackluster ability.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teen Caden Clark leads Red Bulls to 1-0 win over Atlanta

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedro Santos, Gyasi Zardes score; Crew beat Nashville 2-0

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lalas Abubakar scores in stoppage time, Rapids tie Dynamo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS