RUBIO RUBIN NEWS

Returning from suspension Rubin is eligible to play against the Sounders this weekend after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Rubin was sent off in the playoff defeat to Austin FC that ended his side's 2022 campaign, and he served a one-game suspension in last weekend's season-opening win over the Whitecaps. Anderson Julio started up front in that win with new signing Andres Gomez coming off the bench, but Rubin will be an option in the XI as well now that he's back.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly bench option this season Rubin made just 24 MLS appearances (eight starts) in 2022, scoring just one goal.

Impact Rubin took a step backwards this season as Sergio Cordova and Jefferson Savarino mostly took over as RSL's starting forwards, despite Rubin putting up eight goals and five assists in 2021. The 26-year-old will try to win back his spot in the XI during the next campaign, but he will be suspended for the first match after receiving a red card in the Round One playoff defeat against Austin a few weeks ago.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake forward Rubio Rubin fined following red card against Austin FC Real Salt Lake forward Rubio Rubin has been issued a fine following his red card against Austin FC.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Real Salt Lake's Rubio Rubin fined following Round One red card | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one ruling following Round One of the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sent off versus Austin Rubin was sent off in the 52nd minute of Sunday's playoff matchup against FC Austin after seeing yellow twice. Prior to departing, he took three shots (zero on target).

Impact Rubin made a completely unnecessary slide tackle on keeper Brad Stuver and was sent off forthright for receiving a second yellow card. He'll now be unavailable for the next postseason contest if RSL should advance.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Rubin scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Rubin got his seventh start of the season and registered his first goal on the campaign that proved to be the game winner that will send Real Salt Lake to the playoffs. The young American was not given too much of an opportunity to play this season with just one goal with 20 shots (eight on target) and 16 clearances in 23 appearances this year.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Rubin subbed into Saturday's match against the Earthquakes in the 19th minute, and he took three shots (two on target) in the 2-0 victory.

Impact Rubin replaced an injured Bobby Wood (groin) on Saturday, and he could now be in for a return to the starting lineup following Wood's surgery this week that is expected to keep him out until August. Rubin tallied eight goals and five assists in 2021 but has been relegated to a backup role so far this season. Wood's injury likely changes that as Rubin will get the opportunity to prove himself again alongside Sergio Cordova up front.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Salt Lake Rubin (not injury related) returned from international duty on Wednesday, RSL manager Pablo Mastroeni said earlier this week.

Impact Rubin could be available for Saturday's MLS clash against the Earthquakes after returning from international duty. He has started just one league game so far this season.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Away on international duty Rubin will miss Saturday's trip to Vancouver while away on international duty with Guatemala.

Impact Rubin recently switched over to Guatemala and he should immediately see time for the national team. Despite being the regular up front for RSL last season, he's received just one start this campaign from eight appearances, as Bobby Wood and Sergio Cordova have been preferred options in the attack.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rubio Rubin approved for switch to Guatemala from US Real Salt Lake forward Rubio Rubin has been approved by FIFA to switch his national team affiliation to Guatemala from the United States.

MAY 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Rubio Rubin approved for switch to Guatemala from US

Real Salt Lake forward Rubio Rubin has been approved by FIFA to switch his national team affiliation to Guatemala from the United States

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates chance in start Rubin made four clearances and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Rubin made his first start of the season on Sunday but he was pretty ineffective from an attacking perspective against Nashville. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to the bench against Austin next weekend.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Rubin (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Kansas City.

Impact Rubin is on the bench Saturday, a surprise as he was reported to be available for the match in a large capacity earlier in the week. That said he is just recovering from a long-term injury, so it's not a surprise that he isn't rushing back to a major work load.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Saturday Rubin (groin) is expected to be healthy and available for Real Salt Lake against Kansas City on Saturday, manager Pablo Mastroeni said Tuesday.

Impact Rubin is yet to feature for RSL this season while dealing with an adductor injury, but he played 60 minutes for MLS Next Pro team Real Monarchs last weekend and is expected to be ready for his season debut in MLS on Saturday.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Rubin (undisclosed) is listed as out on RSL's injury report ahead of Sunday's clash against the Dynamo.

Impact Rubin tallied eight goals and five assists last season and will be a big absence to open the season this weekend. Bobby Wood could fill in for him until he is fit again, but there is no timetable for his return at the moment.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in playoff loss Rubin made two clearances in last weekend's 2-0 defeat against Portland in the Western Conference Final.

Impact Rubin didn't have the best playoffs individually, but making it to the Conference Championship with the No. 7 seed RSL is an accomplishment itself, and he tallied eight goals and five assists in 37 appearances (28 starts) overall during his first season in MLS.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Unbelievable!' - Outrageous bicycle kick wins MLS Goal of the Year Real Salt Lake's Rubio Rubin has won the 2021 MLS Goal of the Year for this sensational bicycle kick against the San Jose Earthquakes in May...

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • SKY.COM

Real Salt Lake's Rubio Rubin wins 2021 AT&T MLS Goal of the Year fan vote ' MLSSoccer.com Get on your bike! Real Salt Lake forward Rubio Rubio has won the 2021 AT&T Goal of the Year award for his eye-popping overhead kick against...

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Four shots in loss Rubin shot four times off target during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Rubin had more than enough chances to take over Saturday's match, but just failed to get anything done. The forward is a solid option, and in good form. With a smash spot against Dallas on Wednesday he could be a top fantasy play,

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Extends point streak in 3-1 win Rubin scored once, took one shot (one on target) and sent one cross (none accurate) in the 3-1 win against Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Rubin was saved by the goal in the win Saturday. The forward did not produce much of anything up until his goal. Over his point streak of two matches, he has, one goal, one assist, two shots, two created chances and one cross. His floor is very low right now and his ceiling is boom-or-bust.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Rubin assisted one goal from two chances created and took one shot on target in 31 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 loss at Austin.

Impact Rubin subbed on in the 59th minute and assisted Damir Kreilach's goal in the 64th, but they ended up with the road loss anyway. That was his fifth assist in the season, to go with seven goals. The forward will now look to get the nod against Colorado on Oct 16.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace on Wednesday Rubin scored twice while taking six shots (four on goal) and creating a chance during Wednesday's 4-3 win over San Jose.

Impact Rubin found the back of the net in first half stoppage time before scoring the game winning goal in the 81st. The goals upped the forward's season total to seven while his six shots led RSL in the win.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Rubin had an assist with his lone chance created during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Houston.

Impact Rubin entered the match in the 57th minute and set up Anderson Julio for the game winning goal in the 88th. The assist was the fourth of the season for the forward coming from his lone chance created during his limited time on the pitch.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finds form once again Rubin scored once, took one shot (one on target) and drew two fouls during the 3-0 win against Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Rubin has been in very poor form for the majority of the season. However, he seems to be picking back up where he left off at the beginning stages of the new campaign. Through his first five appearances, he had four goals, two assists, 14 shots, nine created chances and five crosses. When he dropped form in the seven matches after, he had eight shots and two crosses. When Rubin is in form, he does not shy away from anything. However, he is also opposite when he is not in form. Luckily he is rounding a corner and while the boot is hot, it is all systems a go.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE