2 Degrees of Separation
How FC Cincinnati and Real Salt Lake Are Connected
RivalsHell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025)Hell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025)
Played ForShared PlayersJustin Meram played for both Columbus Crew and Real Salt Lake
FC Cincinnati connects to Real Salt Lake in 2 degrees through rivalry and shared players. First, FC Cincinnati links to Columbus Crew via rivalry: Hell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025) Finally, Columbus Crew links to Real Salt Lake via shared players: Justin Meram played for both Columbus Crew and Real Salt Lake