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Real Salt Lake M Noel Caliskan signs extension

By Thomson Reuters May 1, 2026 | 11:29 AM

Real Salt Lake signed midfielder Noel Caliskan to a contract extension ​through the 2028-29 ‌season.

The deal announced Thursday with the 25-year-old German international includes an option for 2029-30.

Caliskan ‌has ​tallied one goal ⁠and four assists ⁠in 39 MLS matches (33 starts) since joining the club in 2024.

“Noel has ​seized every opportunity presented to him over ⁠recent seasons, and ⁠we are pleased ​to reward his development as ​a professional,” said Kurt Schmid, ‌RSL’s chief soccer officer. “Starting 32 of our last 35 matches — spanning ⁠both midfield and right back — is a clear demonstration of the ⁠confidence ‌our staff and ⁠his teammates have ​in ‌his skill and versatility.”

Caliskan ​began his ⁠MLS career with the Portland Timbers, who drafted him in the first round (15th overall) in 2023.

–Field ​Level Media