Real Salt Lake defeated defending champion DC United in penalty kicks to win the second annual SUM U-17 MLS Cup held at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Col. The final, which was held Thursday morning, was the culmination of the weeklong tournament that saw 14 teams compete for the crown of best U-17 team in the country. (San Jose did not field a squad, while the host Rapids fielded two.)The competition was marked by the phenomenal play of Real Salt Lake striker James Rogers. Rogers, who just completed his freshman year at Highland High School in Salt Lake City, scored an unbelievable seven goals in his team’s five games. An all-state selection last season, Rogers scored RSL’s only goal in regulation in the final game against DC United.Rogers’ story also goes beyond his success at the SUM Cup. Rogers, who was born in 1993, arrived in the United States in 2004 as a refugee from war-torn Sierra Leone. He will likely be a sought after prospect after his success at both the SUM Cup and his participation in the Olympic Development Program last winter.Another player who had a standout tournament were DC United supersub Michael Burgos, who despite not starting in any games, scored four goals for DC. Burgos tallied DC’s only goal in the final and had two goals in United’s 3-0 semifinal victory versus Chivas USA.DC United’s Peado Boue and Travis Pittman, along with FC Dallas’ Gabriel Funes also had outstanding tournaments.With the victory RSL qualifies for both the prestigious Dallas Cup and U-17 Clubs Youth World Cup.

Real Salt Lake announced Tuesday that they have ended Matias Cordoba’s loan with the club. Cordoba was on loan from Argentinos Juniors, but wanted to explore his options in Argentina after making 7 appearances with the RSL first team. The 23 midfielder joined RSL earlier this season and will now return to Argentina.

29 year old German defensive midfielder Sebastian Schindzielorz joined Real Salt Lake Tuesday on trial for the next week. Schindzielorz most recently played with A.E. Levadiakos Livadias of the Greek Super League and had previous played for VfL Bochum and 1. FC Koln, as well as the end of the 2006 season in the Norwegian side IK Start. Schindzierolz is one of several potential targets that Real Salt Lake are looking at to help add to the midfield after the departure of Carey Talley. The defensive midfielder made 101 appearances in the German Bundesliga, scoring 17 times.

Real Salt Lake’s 30 year old Striker/Midfielder Andy Williams has been called up by Jamaica for their two upcoming World Cup Qualifier’s June 15th and 19th. Williams will miss two of RSL’s games while with the international squad. Williams has 82 caps for Jamaica, scoring 12 goals so far in his career. The 30 year old joined Real Salt Lake in 2004 and has scored 6 times in 43 appearances for the club. Jamaica face the Bahamas on June 15th and June 19th as they try to reach the World Cup finals for the 2nd team in their history.