MATT CROOKS NEWS

Assists goal but misses penalty Crooks assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2) penalty shootout loss versus Minnesota United. In...

Impact Crooks assisted his side's only goal in the opening 90 minutes to send them to a penalty shootout. In the shootout, the midfielder missed his penalty, and they lost 3-1 in the shootout. This was the 30-year-old's first assist since July, and he will finish the season with a total of three goals and four assists.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bags opening goal Crooks scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Crooks saw his first goal in some time Saturday, finding the back of the net in the 48th minute of the match, with his last coming in early July. This marks his third goal and his sixth goal contribution of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up questionable tag Crooks (back) is questionable for Saturday's clash with New England, per the Salt Lake injury report.

Impact Crooks is questionable for Saturday's match due to back spasms. The midfielder has been a consistent part of the starting XI, and one of the main play drivers in Salt Lake. It's unclear how serious the issue is but Crooks did play 74 minutes last time out.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Atlanta United Crooks scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-2 victory over Atlanta United.

Impact Crooks netted the opener in the first minute assisted by Diego Luna. Crooks completed two dribbles and also made three interceptions and a tackle. He has now recorded three goal involvements in the last four games.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on scoresheet Crooks assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Crooks got his first assist since May 16 for his third of the season. Since joining from Middlesbrough, the midfielder has started 13 times in 17 appearances, totaling a goal and three assists with 17 chances created, 14 clearances while maintaining a 77 percent tackles won rate.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

First MLS goal Crooks scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Crooks directed the ball home with his head from point blank range for the decisive goal in the match Wednesday as Real Salt Lake outlasted Sporting Kansas City 4-3. Crooks had missed the previous two matches due to suspension and personal reasons before entering Wednesday's match for the final 28 minutes. Overall, Crooks has made 15 starts (11 appearances) in his first MLS season. Over that span, he's scored once, supplied two assists and created 15 chances.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Wednesday Crooks (not injury related) is on the bench for the midweek meeting with Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Crooks was a usual starter prior to the issue and should push to regain the spot from either Fidel Barajas or Diego Luna at some point. The experienced midfielder will look to add to his current tally of two assists in 14 matches played, though he could be a risky fantasy asset if he continues to get frequent yellow cards.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Crooks completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Montreal on June 15 after the international break.

Impact Crooks has yet to play a full match this season, but the fact that he's started in all but three of his appearances suggests he should be set to return to the starting lineup once RSL resume their schedule following the international break. Crooks has two assists on 14 appearances (11 starts) this season.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended vs Austin Crooks had two shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minute.

Impact Crooks came on for the injured Maikel Chang early in the match, but will have to spend next match suspended with yellow card accumulation. He's totaled four starts in the last five matches, recorded eight chances while making five clearances and three tackles. Cristian Arango will likely drop to the attacking midfield, with Anderson Julio an option to start at forward against Austin.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Assists goal in victory Crooks assisted once to go with zero corners and four chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Crooks provided the assist for the opening goal of the match Wednesday as Real Salt Lake defeated Seattle 2-0. Crooks made the move to Real Salt Lake from Championship side Middlesbrough ahead of the 2024 season. Thus far, he's made 11 appearances (nine starts) for Real Salt Lake and supplied two assists over that time.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting once more Crooks (oblique) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with LA Galaxy.

Impact Crooks is back in the starting XI on Saturday after missing a single match due to the oblique injury. The midfielder is an interesting attacking option who has shown flashes of upside, but has lacked some consistent production in his first few months in MLS.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Crooks (oblique) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Kansas City.

Impact Crooks earned a questionable tag, but went 80 minutes last time out. It's possible he's in danger of sitting, but this seems like a potential pain management issue. Still if Crooks were to miss out he would leave a gap in attacking midfield for Saturday's match, potentially prompting a change in formation.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gets four minutes off bench Crooks recorded four minutes of play in Saturday's 2-1 win against Vancouver on Saturday.

Impact Crooks avoided missing any time with his latest injury, as after dealing with a calf injury during the week, he got on the field for four minutes as a substitute Saturday. This is huge for the club, as he had started in their previous two matches and was a regular starter over his past three seasons while with English side Middlesbrough, appearing to have a starting spot with Salt Lake when healthy as well. He will now hope to earn the start in their next game against St. Louis on Saturday, looking to bag another goal contribution after notching an assist in the second match of the season.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with calf Crooks (calf) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Vancouver, Lucas Muller of the Wasatch Sentinel reports.

Impact Crooks suffered the calf injury earlier in March and had the full bye week to recover but still isn't quite back to full fitness. If deemed fit Crooks should be straight back into the starting XI for Saturday's clash, as he has started the prior two matches.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in debut Crooks assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Crooks was able to get his working visa in time to start Saturday, logging in his first assist in MLS. He will bring experience playing in England, having spent the last three seasons playing in the EFL with Middlesbrough, logging in 20 goals and 14 assists in 104 appearances since 2021.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Visa sorted Crooks (visa) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Crooks was a doubt for Saturday's clash with St. Louis but it appears his visa was sorted in time for him to get on the bench. The creative midfielder should be an option moving forward and once he's fully integrated into the team, figures to compete for a place in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Availability uncertain for Saturday Crooks (not injury related) will be a game-time decision to face St. Louis City on Saturday since he's yet to receive his visa, Lucas Muller of Wasatch Soccer Sentinel reports.

Impact Crooks has yet to receive his visa to face St. Louis City, and it wouldn't be surprising if he misses a second straight match. If that's the case, then his next chance to play would come against LAFC on March 2.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Crooks has yet to receive his working visa and will not be an option for Wednesday's match versus Inter Miami.

Impact Crooks was expected to start, but visa issues has delayed his team debut with the side. Once he gets that sorted out, the midfielder will likely slide right into the starting XI over Pablo Ruiz, who is just a fill in in the lineup until Crooks is eligible to play.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake acquire midfielder Matt Crooks from  Middlesbrough | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake have acquired midfielder Matt Crooks from English second-division side Middlesbrough, the cl...

FEBRUARY 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Complete Salt Lake move Crooks completed a move to Real Salt Lake from Middlesbrough, the club announced.

Impact Crooks is another midfield addition for Salt Lake, who are looking to revamp their midfield following a lackluster season. The midfielder finished his 2023 with Middlesbrough with a solid three goals and six assists in 25 appearances. If he can hit the ground running he could be a major contributor with Salt Lake right from opening day.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE