Real Salt Lake Prepares for Preseason Match as Former Defender Signs with Detroit

Real Salt Lake (RSL) is gearing up for their first preseason game against Randers on Thursday, January 22nd, which will be broadcast on RSL's YouTube channel, app, and Twitter at 9:00 a.m. MT [7]. Meanwhile, former RSL defender Tommy Silva has signed a two-year contract with Detroit City FC, through the 2027 USL Championship season [6].

Silva's Move to Detroit

Detroit City FC announced the signing of Tommy Silva on Thursday [6]. Silva, a former Real Salt Lake defender, joins the team ahead of the 2026 USL Championship season [6]. This move provides Silva with a new opportunity to showcase his skills in a different environment.

Inter Miami's Transfer Market Activity

In other MLS news, Inter Miami reportedly made a $13 million bid for LAFC's Denis Bouanga before ultimately pursuing Monterrey's Germán Berterame [5]. According to The Athletic, Inter Miami's interest in Berterame followed their unsuccessful attempt to acquire Bouanga [5]. This highlights the team's efforts to strengthen their roster with key acquisitions.

TL;DR

  • Real Salt Lake is set to play its first preseason game against Randers, which will be broadcast on various platforms [7].
  • Tommy Silva, formerly with Real Salt Lake, has signed a two-year contract with Detroit City FC [6].
  • Inter Miami pursued Denis Bouanga with a $13 million offer before turning their attention to Germán Berterame [5].