Real Salt Lake acquire NYRB striker Elias Manoel

Real Salt Lake acquired Brazilian striker Elias Manoel from the New York Red Bulls on Friday.

RSL also received three selections in Friday's 2025 MLS SuperDraft and a second-rounder in 2026.

In exchange, New York received $700,000 in general allocation money and retainseda sell-on percentage for Manoel.

NYRB will get $550,000 in GAM in 2025 and $150,000 in 2026.

"Adding a young, dynamic striker in Elias to our roster is critical," RSL chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid said. "As we prepare for multiple competitions and a gauntlet of games in the early-season schedule, we believe Elias will hit the ground running in our setup.

"He knows the league, works hard on both sides of the ball, and we are excited to welcome him to Utah for the 2025 preseason, which starts in 21 days."

Manoel recorded eight goals and four assists in 33 MLS matches (17 starts) in 2024, helping the Red Bulls reach the MLS Cup final. Since joining NYRB in 2022, he has tallied 13 goals and 10 assists in 67 matches (41 starts).

"We want to thank Elias for all his contributions to our club over the last two-and-a-half years," RBNY head of sport Jochen Schneider said.

"He has been a great player and person for our organization, and we wish him and his family all the best in this next opportunity."

--Field Level Media