Justen Glad
RSL
CB
Back Line Anchor
Feb 28, 1997 (29)
6'0"
146 lb
Real Salt LakeLikely to miss rest of season
Glad (groin) will remain unavailable for the remainder of the 2026 season, with coach Pablo Mastroeni confirming the news, per The RSL Show.
Analysis: Glad has been a considerable loss in the defensive zone over his team's last few games, and the fact that he'll miss all action in upcoming months leaves them with a reduced center-back depth. All of Sam Junqua, Lukas Engel, Juan Jose Arias and Kobi Henry have seen increased involvement in Glad's absence, but they have struggled to stop opposing attempts. The injured player finished with 62 clearances, 11 tackles and 13 interceptions across 12 MLS appearances in 2026.
Suffering from adductor injury
Glad is out for Wednesday's friendly against Burnley due to an adductor injury, according to his club.
Analysis: Glad will be a question mark heading into Real Salt Lake's opener following the World Cup, as he is missing from a friendly with a groin injury. This would be a major concern for the club, as he is one of their starting center-backs. If he were to miss out, Sam Junqua is a viable option as a replacement.
Starting in Colorado match
Glad (groin) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash with Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Glad has bounced back straight into a major role after being sidelined for two games due to the injury. He's expected to play as part of a back three alongside DeAndre Yedlin and Lukas Engel, relegating Philip Quinton to a substitute role. Over his previous 10 MLS starts, the experienced defender was averaging 53.7 accurate passes and 4.9 clearances per game, but he's still looking for his first clean sheet of the year.
Late call due to groin
Glad is questionable for Saturday's match against Dallas due to a groin injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Glad has been added to the injury report with a groin issue that has him uncertain for Saturday. He's been a cornerstone of Salt Lake's backline and an important player for their defensive structure, making this questionable tag more impactful than most defenders on the report. If he were to miss out, Philip Quinton could see the start in his place.
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