Real Salt Lake 
MLS Oct 19
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Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Samuel Junqua
29 years old
Position
Defender
Height
183 cm
Weight
77 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
09 Nov 1996 - USA
Birth City
Saratoga
Ranking
9th
— MLS
Statistics of S. Junqua — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
32
Starts
17
Minutes played
1846
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
27
Interceptions
16
Fouls committed
16
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
917 - 0%
Duels won %
61% (80/132)
📊 General
Appearances
36
Starts
20
Minutes played
2007
Goals
1
Average rating
6.86/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
33
Interceptions
17
Fouls committed
18
Key passes
25
Passes - accuracy
975 - 25%
Duels won %
61% (89/146)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Real Salt Lake
M. Kerkvliet
M. Stajduhar
Rafael Cabral
A. Katránis
D. Kropp
D. Yedlin
G. Villa
J. Arias
J. Glad
K. Henry
L. Engel
P. Quinton
R. Mesalles
S. Junqua
Z. Gozo
A. Riquelme
Chadwick Zachary Booth
D. Luna
E. Eneli
G. Dillon
J. Sanabria
L. Moisa
M. Guilavogui
N. Caliskan
Omar Marquez
P. Ruiz
S. Spierings
A. Hezarkhani
A. Piol
D. Marczuk
Jesús Rafael Barea Barroso
S. Solans
T. Wolff
V. Olatunji
Career of S. Junqua since 2018
2025/2026
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake36Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025FC Dallas
FC Dallas36Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024FC Dallas
FC Dallas73Apps
4Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo18Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo22Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo9Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley17Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake32Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025FC Dallas
FC Dallas31Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024FC Dallas
FC Dallas35Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo15Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo22Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo9Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley17Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
FC Dallas
→
Real Salt Lake
Player Swap
FC Dallas
Real Salt Lake
2024
FC Dallas
→
Real Salt Lake
Transfer
FC Dallas
Real Salt Lake
2023
Houston Dynamo
→
FC Dallas
€ 71K
Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas
LAST MATCHES
Oct 05
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Sep 28
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-1
Sep 22
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
4-1
Sep 18
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-4
BIOGRAPHY
S. Junqua represents Real Salt Lake in the MLS, one of the most competitive divisions in world football. Hailing from Saratoga, this USA player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. Operating as a defender, his frame of 183 cm and 77 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. Whether in the air or on the ground, he remains competitive and difficult to get past for opposing attacks. FC Dallas's decision to sign him in 2023 for € 71K proved to be an investment that paid dividends quickly. With the 2025/2026 campaign in full swing, he is intent on making his presence felt in Real Salt Lake's plans. Given his performances, S. Junqua naturally asserts himself as a key part of Real Salt Lake's sporting project.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct |
St. Louis City
|
2-2 | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 4/8 |
| 05 Oct |
Colorado Rapids
|
1-0 | 9 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 |
| 28 Sep |
Austin
|
3-1 | 9 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 |
| 22 Sep |
Los Angeles FC
|
4-1 | 45 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 | 3/6 |
| 18 Sep |
Los Angeles FC
|
1-4 | 22 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 |