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Yes, we’ve seen the comments, and yes, we’ve wanted to say something as badly as you have wanted us to. And now that the i’s have been dotted and the t’s crossed, we can finally say that striker-extraordinaire Álvaro Saborío is a member of Real Salt Lake. While there’s still some issues to hash out (such as the finalization of his work visa and the International Transfer Certificate getting from his Swiss club, FC Sion, to the folks at US Soccer), we can acknowledge that the Costa Rican is indeed with the squad (finally), and, even better, that he’ll be eligible to suit up for RSL’s Carolina Challenge Cup opener tomorrow against D.C. United. However, until the visa and ITC issues are finalized, Álvaro will have to wait patiently to play in MLS contests for the Utah side.

So breathe deep, exhale and rejoice … and then envision Mr. Saborío doing this to goalkeepers across MLS this season!