Jason Kreis Begins New Era As Real Salt Lake’s President Of Soccer Operations
Oct 29, 2025, 5:32 PM | Updated: Oct 30, 2025, 9:54 am
SANDY, UT - Real Salt Lake President of Soccer Operations Jason Kreis. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
SANDY, Utah – Former Real Salt Lake player and coach Jason Kreis is adding another title to his storied history with the franchise after being named President of Soccer Operations for RSL and Utah Royals FC.
The Miller family and Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) announced the management restructuring on Wednesday, October 29.
“Jason’s leadership, clarity of vision, and track record of elevating people and programs will align every part of Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC,” said Steve Miller, Chairman and Governor for Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC. “Jason knows this community, and I’m confident he will raise our standards and take the entire organization to new heights.”
Jason Kreis has been named as our first ever President of Soccer Operations.
Great to have you on board, Jason!
— Utah Royals FC (@UtahRoyalsFC) October 29, 2025
“Seeing what we now have at the Zions Bank Training Center, participating in the Utah Royals rebirth, and the support of Miller Sports + Entertainment and David Blitzer and Bolt Ventures, I’m excited to help our leaders all around the Club relentlessly pursue championships,” Kreis said at his introductory press conference. “I am committed to maintaining the highest levels of performance we have achieved at this Club throughout history and leading us to new heights and success going forward. We will be elite.”
The role allows Kreis to oversee the operations of RSL and Utah Royals FC while reporting directly to the CEO of the Larry H. Miller Company, Steve Starks, and ownership.
“We are excited to formalize this new sporting structure for Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC,” said Starks. “Jason is an incredible leader who has a championship legacy and a commitment to building an elite culture. With the support of our ownership group, Jason will bring passion and experience to this new role and leverage synergies across both teams while creating a championship culture.”
About Jason Kreis
Kreis was introduced to Utah as the first player in RSL history after relocating from FC Dallas in 2004. He was named a captain and became the first-ever 100-goal scorer in MLS history while with the club.
In 2007, Kreis traded in his playing kit to become the second head coach in franchise history. He went on to pilot the franchise to its first and only MLS Cup Championship in 2009.
— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) October 29, 2025
“My family and I were elated to return to Utah and come back to the Club nearly two years ago,” said Kreis, whose youngest son recently graduated from the University of Utah. “With the Miller family and David Blitzer serving as the community stewards for our beloved Club, the opportunities here are boundless, as is my excitement to continue building and accelerating our development on and off the field.”
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