Johnny Russell
35-Year-Old
Free Agent
Won't return to RSL
Russell's contract option for 2026 was declined, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Russell joined Real Salt Lake for the 2025 season from Sporting Kansas City but failed to display the talent he had shown in previous years, featuring in only 13 matches with four starts and contributing two goals without any assists. The forward is now a free agent, and it remains to be seen whether he will retire or pursue one last adventure in soccer.
Russell joined Real Salt Lake for the 2025 season from Sporting Kansas City but failed to display the talent he had shown in previous years, featuring in only 13 matches with four starts and contributing two goals without any assists. The forward is now a free agent, and it remains to be seen whether he will retire or pursue one last adventure in soccer.
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Scores at Kansas City
Russell scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sporting Kansas City.
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Nets opener
Russell scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win over D.C. United.
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Joins Salt Lake
Russell is joining Real Salt Lake and ending his free agency after departing Sporting Kansas City at the end of the 2024 season, the club announced. "We are pleased to add an accomplished MLS veteran to our team. Johnny has seen virtually everything possible on and off the field during his storied career in both the U.S. and in the U.K., and we believe in his leadership, his work ethic and skillset," said RSL Chief Soccer Officer Kurt Schmid.
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Becomes free agent
Russell (groin) won't return to Sporting Kansas City for the 2025 MLS season, the club announced Thursday.
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Missing decision day
Russell (groin) is out for Saturday's trip to Dallas.
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