Ellinger Out, Kreis Out and In at RSL

Real Salt Lake owner Dave Checketts fired coach John Ellinger Thursday. Checketts named forward Jason Kreis Ellinger's replacement. Kreis also retired as a player.

There are a few DC United angles on this story. One of the reasons given for RSL's pursuit and eventual trade for Freddy Adu was his relationship with Ellinger from his days on the U-17 national team. Ellinger will stay on as Technical Director among other duties.

This also means that Jamie Moreno is now the active MLS leader in career goals. He is now two behind the Kreis after his penalty conversion against New England. Look for Jamie to move into first place later this summer.