Overview
- Diego Luna announced on social media that a torn meniscus will require a repair procedure and that he will miss the rest of the 2026 MLS season.
- The injury removes one of Real Salt Lake’s most creative players during an 11-match winless run and follows the summer sale of Zavier Gozo, tightening the club’s attacking depth.
- Real Salt Lake has already begun integrating new signing Taylor Booth, who debuted recently and could see increased responsibility as the team reshuffles after Luna’s absence.
- A torn meniscus typically requires surgery and months of rehabilitation, which makes Luna unlikely to be available for the U.S. men’s national team in the September–November windows and possibly not until early 2027.
- Luna, 23, apologized to supporters and vowed to return next season, leaving RSL to balance a chase for a postseason spot with short-term lineup adjustments and choices about player minutes and formation.