Real Salt Lake decided to keep the core of their team together for 2019 MLS season and have re-signed midfielder Luke Mulholland to a one-year deal. The news was announced on Tuesday by Salt Lake’s general manager Craig Waibel.
“Luke has been an important part of our locker room for the last five years. He is a veteran presence on the field that can play in multiple roles, which is important to us,” – said Waibel in a statement. “He not only is a valuable player on the field and in the locker room, but really represents the club well in the community and we’re glad to have him back.”
Luke Mulholland didn’t have the best season in 2018, struggling with injuries that have limited him to just two regular-season appearances. The 30-year-old, however, managed to give his contribution in the playoffs, being featured in all three of the club’s postseason games.
“Last year was a difficult season for me because I’ve never missed a game because of injury. Dealing with that adversity made it the toughest season of my career, but I’m happy with my health right now and I’m delighted to stay with Real Salt Lake,” – said Mulholland after inking a new deal. “I feel like I have unfinished business and the best is yet to come for Luke Mulholland and I’m really excited to give my best for the fans in Utah.”
After playing college soccer with Wingate Bulldogs, Luke Mulholland spent the early portion of his professional career with lower tier clubs before signing with Real Salt Lake in 2014. After a successful first season with the team, in which he provided six goals and seven assists in 31 games, Mulholland established himself as an important part of Real’s starting lineup. He played a total of 122 games in MLS in the past five seasons and managed to score 16 times.
