June 2, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Real Salt Lake News Release
HERRIMAN, Utah – Real Salt Lake has acquired 18-year-old MF Diego Luna from USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive, adding the USA U-20 playmaker to its roster. Luna is signed through the 2024 Major League Soccer season, with Club options for the 2025 and 2026 MLS seasons. In order to obtain the Homegrown Priority spot for the rights to add Luna, RSL exchanged $50,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) with the San Jose Earthquakes, who could also receive additional GAM based on various service and performance milestones achieved by Luna.
“I believe Real Salt Lake is an historic club with an amazing and vibrant fan base; I am grateful for the faith RSL has in me and my abilities, and I look forward to contributing to the team,” said Luna during his first 24 hours in Utah on Wednesday. “After speaking with the front office about their strong interest and plan for me, I am convinced this was the right move for my career. I will forever be grateful to El Paso for giving me my first professional contract, and the opportunity to showcase myself as I face new challenges.”
A Northern California native, Luna made his debut for the United States Under-20 Men’s National Team in 2021, joining the Stars-and-Stripes last November for the inaugural Revelations Cup held in Mexico. The playmaker found his first international goal in the 50th minute during the 2-1 loss against the U-20 squad from Mexico, for which he is also eligible.
Luna is expected to represent the United States yet again in the upcoming CONCACAF U-20 World Cup Qualifying tournament in Honduras, which kicks off on June 18. New RSL teammates Jaziel Orozco and Gavin Beavers are also on the preliminary roster, with the team opening camp for the Honduras tourney next Tuesday, June 7.
“Everyone at RSL welcomes the opportunity to further sharpen a young player such as Diego Luna on our senior roster, opening the doors of our Homegrown…
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