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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

Will Johnson
Unsung hero Johnson gets the glory in RSL's 1-0 win
Scrappy Canadian midfielder sticks his nose in for winner vs. United
Sun, 09/02/2012
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RSL's Will Johnson leaps high to celebrate his goal.
Recap: Johnson the decider in RSL's 1-0 win over United
Sun, 09/02/2012
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Luis Gil
Real Salt Lake's Gil already a veteran at just 18 years old
Big things expected of the young attacking midfielder in midst of 3rd pro season
Tue, 08/28/2012
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Gabriel Gomez, Jack McInerney and Tony Beltran
New formation, same road woes for Real Salt Lake
Kreis employs 4-1-4-1 on trip to Philly, but RSL struggle to create chacnes
Sat, 08/25/2012
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PHI-RSL: Will Johnson
RSL hope to fend off fatigue, end league skid vs. Union
RSL hope to fend off fatigue, end league skid vs. Union
Fri, 08/24/2012
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Paulo Jr., Kyle Beckerman and Fabian Espindola
CCL: Paulo Jr.'s moment of magic rewards Kreis' faith
Forward's exceptional run sets up goal in CCL victory, but looks for better finishing
Thu, 08/23/2012
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Kwame Watson-Siriboe in CCL play against Tauro
CCL: Patchwork RSL defense up to the task in shutout win
Missing three center backs, reserves step up in CCL-saving victory
Wed, 08/22/2012
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Will Johnson and a Tauro player CCL
CCL Recap: Saborio, Beckerman guide RSL to vital 2-0 win
Wed, 08/22/2012
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RSL too "caught up" going for win, need to execute better
Aggressive philosophy results in counterattack & loss at home
Sun, 08/19/2012
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Recap: Playoffs in reach of FCD as they down RSL, 2-1
Late Ferreira winner helps FCD escape Rio Tinto with 3 points, set up playoff push
Sat, 08/18/2012
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Saborio, Beckerman, Morales - Banner
Real Salt Lake go full speed ahead with busy schedule
With three games in eight days with MLS and CCL while players return from international duty
Fri, 08/17/2012
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Historic win in Mexico avenges 2009 loss for Beckerman
RSL captain the lone holdover from ill-fated Gold Cup final squad
Fri, 08/17/2012
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RSL's Espindola not worried about 10-game goal drought
Argentine suffering along with team during RSL's spell, but says he's working hard
Thu, 08/16/2012
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RSL's Chris Schuler and LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan battle for a loose ball.
RSL's Schuler finally back training after three months out
Center back hopes to feature sooner rather than later as RSL prep for stretch run
Tue, 08/14/2012
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Camilo scores for Vancouver against Real Salt Lake
RSL unable to overcome road woes in loss to Vancouver
Jason Kreis' side hasn't won on the road in all competitions since June 16
Sun, 08/12/2012
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Kwame Watson-Siriboe heads the ball while Darren Mattocks watches
Injuries force RSL's Watson-Siriboe to step up and deliver
Defender has acquitted himself well filling in for Olave and Schuler
Thu, 08/09/2012
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Real Salt Lake on a set piece against Colorado
Days off give RSL time to rest, recharge after busy run
Team reconvenes Wednesday following pair of tough losses on the road
Wed, 08/08/2012
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Braun's debut a bright spot in RSL's loss at Colorado
Hometown boy works hard in Rocky Mountain Cup setback
Tue, 08/07/2012
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Travel-weary Salt Lake trying to stay mindful of fatigue
Three-game stretch, midweek CCL trip catches up to Salt Lake in loss at Colorado
Sun, 08/05/2012
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RSL celebrate good times
Colorado clash brings fond memories for RSL's ex-Rapids
Beckerman, Wingert, Borchers all spent significant time with Colorado
Fri, 08/03/2012
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