Real Salt Lake In the Community: April 23-29, 2008

SALT LAKE CITY - Real Salt Lake players and the team's mascot, Leo the Lion, will squeeze in several appearances across the Salt Lake Valley around the team's weekend trip to Washington, D.C., including events on Saturday leading up to RSL's match against D.C. United at 5:30 p.m. MT.


A full list of Real Salt Lake player and mascot appearances through Monday, April 29 is included below. Please contact the RSL Communications Department at 801-924-8584 for more details on any of the listed events.


Who: GK Chris Seitz

When: Wednesday, April 23 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. MT

Where: Real Sports kiosk at Fashion Place Mall; 6161 S. State Street in Murray, UT

What: The Real Sports Autograph Series at Fashion Place Mall continues tonight, when RSL and U.S. U-23 goalkeeper Chris Seitz will be signing items and greeting fans from 7:00-8:00 p.m. MT. Fans heading to the appearance can take advantage of a one-night only special - a Real Salt Lake size 5 adidas soccer ball for just $10 (50% off deal) - in addition to enjoying free samples of XanGo and Monster energy drink.


Who: KALL 700 Sports host Bill Riley

When: Friday, April 25, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. MT

Where: Sandy Costco; 11100 S. Auto Mall Drive in Sandy, UT

What: The voice of RSL and KALL 700 Sports host Bill Riley will host a live remote of "The Bill Riley Show" from 3:00-7:00 p.m. MT at the Costco location in Sandy this Friday afternoon. End your work week early and join Bill in person, and while you're at it grab some free samples of Monster energy drink and see the selection of new Real Salt Lake gear and merchandise available from the Real Sports crew on site.


Who: Mascot Leo the Lion

When: Friday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. MT

Where: Ira Allen Sports Park; 1905 S. 800 West in Mapleton, UT

What: Leo the Lion will join up with the HC Storm Soccer Club in Mapleton to take in the league's Friday night fixtures from 6:00-8:00 p.m.


Who: FW Tino Nuñez, MF Kevin Reiman, GK Kyle Reynish, MF Brennan Tennelle, and Leo the Lion

When: Saturday, April 26, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. MT

Where: Sandy Costco; 11100 S. Auto Mall Drive in Sandy, UT

What: Four RSL players and Leo the Lion will be signing autographs and meeting fans this Saturday at the Costco in Sandy, just down the road from the future home of RSL. Rookies Brennan Tennelle and Tino Nuñez will appear from 3:00-4:00 p.m. with Kyle Reynish and Kevin Reiman to follow from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and Leo the Lion splitting the difference from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The RSL Merchandise Department will also be on hand with official RSL/adidas gear for purchase during the appearance.


Who: Mascot Leo the Lion

When: Monday, April 29 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. MT

Where: XanGo office campus; 3098 Executive Parkway in Lehi, UT

What: Leo the Lion will represent Real Salt Lake at XanGo's "Best Buddies Day," taking pictures with and signing autographs for all in attendance at the event at XanGo headquarters in Lehi. Best Buddies International is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.