Tom Hackett

Tom Hackett moved to Utah from Melbourne, Australia in 2012 after joining the University of Utah Football team as the punter. During his four year stint at the University of Utah, Tom was awarded the Ray Guy award (the best punter in the world award) two years in a row. He is a two-time All-America, a member of the Pac 12 all century team, and holds many punting records at the University of Utah. After his career ended with the Utes, he signed an undrafted free agent contract with the New York Jets. Tom started working with Bonneville Media in January 2019. He is the host of Special Forces Gang Podcast along with Andy Phillips and is in the process of developing Bonneville’s newest Podcast, Real Salt Lake. Tom currently lives in Salt Lake city with his wife Kate and best friend and lover of the mountains Berkeley The Dog. Tom is passionate about golfing, exercising, cooking and spending times with the ones he loves the most.

Former Utah Quarterback Charlie Brewer Officially Enters Transfer Portal

Charlie Brewer is officially in the NCAA Transfer Portal.
5 years ago

Real Salt Lake To Be Forced Into Lineup Changes With Upcoming Condensed Schedule

Which Real Salt Lake players will step up as remaining games come quickly to conclude regular season play?
5 years ago

Mastroeni, Morales, Kreis, Among Others, Eligible For 2022 National Soccer Hall Of Fame Induction

A list of players with direct ties to Real Salt Lake is eligible for the 2022 National Soccer Hall of Fame.
5 years ago

Real Salt Lake To Celebrate ‘Kyle Beckerman Night’ In Final Regular Season Home Fixture

Real Salt Lake will honor the career of club legend Kyle Beckerman on November 3rd.
5 years ago

Tony Finau Returns To PGA Tour Competition This Week At The CJ Cup

Tony Finau will return to the PGA Tour for the first time since last month's Ryder Cup victory.
5 years ago

David Ochoa Listed As 18th Best Player In Major League Soccer 22 Under 22 Ranking

Real Salt Lake goalkeeper David Ochoa is the 18th best player in MLS to be under the age of 22, according to a new ranking.
5 years ago

Slovakia Settles For Point Against Croatia, Fail To Qualify For 2022 FIFA World Cup

Albert Rusnák and Slovakia are eliminated from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
5 years ago

Panama Wins Qualifier 1-0 As Berhalter Shuffles US Lineup

The USMNT lost to Panama in World Cup qualifying.
5 years ago

Rusnák, Slovakia Fall To Russia Making World Cup Hopes Dwindle

Slovakia suffered a monumental blow to their World Cup qualifying hopes with the most recent loss to Russia.
5 years ago

Pepi Scores 2 More Goals, Lifts US Over Jamaica In Qualifier

Ricardo Pepi scores a brace as USMNT beats Jamaica.
5 years ago

Wood, MacMath, Brody, To Star For Real Monarchs Against Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Real Monarchs will be boosted by a number of first-team players including the likes of Bobby Wood.
5 years ago

Chris Garcia Returns To United States Following Season Ending Knee Injury While On Loan In Sweden

Chris Garcia will be sidelined for an extended period of time following a knee injury while on loan.
5 years ago

McKennie To Start Vs Short-Handed Jamaica In World Cup Qualifier

Weston McKennie is back in the red, white and blue!
5 years ago

NWSL Players Pause Games, Recognize 2 Who Alleged Misconduct

The NWSL has been rocked by multiple sexual harassment allegations against a prominent coach.
5 years ago

Hackett: How Should Real Salt Lake Determine New Manager From Long List Of Capable Candidates?

Real Salt Lake will likely determine their new manager with one simple character assessment.
5 years ago

Real Salt Lake To Make Decision On New Manager Within 14 Days

Real Salt Lake coaching search to conclude within two weeks, according to a recent report.
5 years ago

Hackett: Real Salt Lake Should Hire Manager Before Ownership Takes Control Of Club

Real Salt Lake should hire a manager before any ownership takes control of the club.
5 years ago

David Ochoa Named To Under-21 Mexico National Team For First Time Since Federation Change

David Ochoa has been called into national team duty for Mexico for the first time in his young career.
5 years ago

If Real Salt Lake Makes Coaching Move Before Seasons End It Must Happen Now

If Real Salt Lake were to announce a new manager before the end of the season, it has to happen now, and here is why.
5 years ago

Real Salt Lake Suffers Disappointing Defeat In First Trip To Q2 Stadium

Real Salt Lake stumbled against the worst team in the Western Conference.
5 years ago

Real Salt Lake Travels To Austin FC For First Time In Club History

Real Salt Lake will visit Q2 Stadium for the first time in club history.
5 years ago

David Ochoa Headlines Week 28 MLS Team Of The Week, Kreilach Named To Bench

A pair of Real Salt Lake players found themselves making the MLS Team of the Week following the 2-1 win over LA.
5 years ago

Real Salt Lake Steal Three Points Against LA Galaxy With Remarkable Anderson Julio Volley In Dying Minutes

Anderson Julio scored one of the greatest goals in Real Salt Lake's history to gift the Claret & Cobalt all three points.
5 years ago

Real Monarchs Adds Leo Torres On Loan From San Antonio FC

The Real Monarchs have added a bright 17-year-old attacking midfielder to their roster for the remainder of the season.
5 years ago