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Michael Black

MLSsoccer.com Real Salt Lake beat writer Michael Black has been working for the past nine years at the Deseret News in Salt Lake City as both a writer and editor. He attended the University of Utah, where he studied communications with an emphasis on news and editorial. His favorite soccer team (other than RSL) is Aston Villa. He is also a huge Utah Jazz, Tennessee Titans and University of Utah fan. He has been married to Amanda Black for 16 years and has three children (Mitchell, 14; Austin, 10; Rachel 7). 

MICHAEL BLACK

New RSL man Viana has loads of potential, but must adapt
Portuguese youth international shines in Reserve League, welcomes move to MLS
Thu, 10/11/2012
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RSL's Velasquez stays grounded ahead of huge Seattle tilt
Rookie midfielder may play important role due to veteran teammates on intl. duty
Wed, 10/10/2012
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Jason Kreis
RSL learn a bit about themselves in comeback win at LA
Kreis on early deficit: “I think our guys handled it in the exact right way"
Mon, 10/08/2012
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Fabian Espindola celebrates his goal against the LA Galaxy
Espindola's big night the latest in sudden offensive outburst
RSL striker has two goals, three assists in last two games at HDC
Sun, 10/07/2012
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Wingert says RSL ready for LA: "We know what is at stake"
RSL approaching visit to LA like postseason matchup as sides jockey for playoff position
Sat, 10/06/2012
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Kreis says Saborio must keep scoring for RSL to succeed
In order for RSL to succeed, boss says new club record holder has to stay on form
Thu, 10/04/2012
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Kyle Beckerman, Real Salt Lake
RSL's Beckerman: We'll play wild-card game if we have to
RSL captain doesn't mind an extra playoff game to stay sharp, but hosting MLS Cup a nice carrot
Wed, 10/03/2012
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Fabian Espindola celebrates the end of a three-month goal drought with a tally vs. Portland
Espindola heeds Kreis' call, becomes dual threat for RSL
Argentine striker heeds Kreis' call to be both playmaker and attacker
Tue, 10/02/2012
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RSL feeling confident as Saborio, Espindola hit their stride
Kreis, Beckerman laud their strike duo in rout of Chivas as stretch run approaches
Sun, 09/30/2012
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Jason Kreis and Robin Fraser on the sideline (CHV - RSL)
Kreis sympathizes with embattled Chivas boss Fraser
RSL head coach warns his side not to underestimate former assistant's outfit
Fri, 09/28/2012
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RSL's Chris Schuler battles FC Dallas's Jackson, July 9, 2011.
RSL to turn to Schuler once again with Olave suspended
With Olave out due to suspension, Kreis turns to Schuler as fill-in: "He deserves the chance"
Thu, 09/27/2012
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CCL: RSL know what they must do after Tuesday's results
Claret-and-Cobalt will need right margin of victory in group finale vs. Herediano
Wed, 09/26/2012
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Fabian Espindola celebrates the end of a three-month goal drought with a tally vs. Portland
RSL fill Sabo void, get "big-time plays from big-time players"
Manager Kreis praises goal scorers in win vs. Timbers, as club makes do without top scorer
Sun, 09/23/2012
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Fabian Espindola celebrates the end of a three-month goal drought with a tally vs. Portland
Recap: RSL lock up playoff berth with 2-1 win over Timbers
RSL rediscover scoring touch as Espindola, Morales end long droughts
Sat, 09/22/2012
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Alvaro Saborio (is injured)
Saborio absence raises more questions over RSL attack
Leading scorer Saborio is out. So what will RSL do vs. Portland?
Fri, 09/21/2012
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Jamison Olave
CCL: Olave's return keys shutout, critical win for RSL
Defender's return to back four anchors RSL's huge win in Panama
Wed, 09/19/2012
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Javier Morales in action against Tauro FC
CCL Recap: Saborio's stoppage-time PK keeps RSL alive
Tue, 09/18/2012
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Refugee status keeps RSL's Alvarez from key CCL trip
Cuban defector unable to travel to Panama, stays in Salt Lake City along with Beckerman
Tue, 09/18/2012
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Will Johnson and a Tauro playa
CCL: RSL take comfort in knowing task at hand at Tauro
RSL have no illusions about task at hand ahead of Tauro game
Mon, 09/17/2012
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Real Salt Lake welcome back international contingent
Saborio, Johnson, Rimando, Beckerman back from CONCACAF duties
Thu, 09/13/2012
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