Real Salt Lake

The Case For Them

Here is the argument for Real Salt Lake: USA, USA MLS, and a ground called America First Field Sandy, Utah. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• The calendar you inherit

  USA MLS runs on a rhythm most European fans never see, heat, humidity and kick-off times that will reorganise your weekend. Adopting a club from USA is a genuine change of climate.

• Ground floor

  Founded in 2004. There is no dynasty to inherit and no bandwagon to be accused of joining, this is a club whose history you can genuinely watch happen.

• Nothing won, everything to play for

  Trophyless, so far. That is the pitch: be there before the story turns.

• Proper ground

  America First Field Sandy, Utah takes roughly 20,213, big enough for atmosphere, small enough that you can learn where the singing corner is on your first visit.