SALT LAKE CITY --
Real Salt Lake will not only prepare to defend the Rocky Mountain Cup at Colorado this Thursday, but its players and coaches will be out and about the Salt Lake community at appearances throughout the week. That includes branching into cyberspace, as MF Kyle Beckerman will hold court during MLS's weekly turn in the ESPN.com SportsNation chat room on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. MT. After scoring the game-winner in RSL's 2-1 victory over FC Dallas last Saturday, Beckerman will answer any and all questions from fans during the half hour chat session, including ones regarding this Thursday's clash for first-place in the Western Conference against his former team. Fans can visit
the chat page
to go directly to the webpage for tomorrow's chat or to send in their questions in advance.
A full list of Real Salt Lake player and mascot appearances through Sunday, May 18, is included below. Please contact the RSL Communications Department at 801-924-8584 for more details on any of the listed events.
Who: Assistant Coach Brian Johnson, GK Kyle Reynish, and FW Tino Nuñez
When: Monday, May 12 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT
Where: West Jordan Soccer Complex; 4000 S. 7800 West in West Jordan, UT
What: Assistant coach Brian Johnson will join Kyle Reynish and Tino Nunez at tonight's Salt Lake County Soccer Clinic at the West Jordan Soccer Complex, with the trio appearing and signing autographs for all in attendance from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Who: MF Kenny Cutler, DF Dustin Kirby, and MF Kevin Reiman
When: Monday, May 12 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT
Where: Holladay Lions Club, 1661 E. Murray-Holladay Blvd. in Holladay, UT
What: Another RSL trio - Kenny Cutler, Dustin Kirby, and Kevin Reiman - will make an appearance at another Salt Lake County Soccer Clinic event this evening at the Lions Club in Holladay, also taking place from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Who: RSL MF Kyle Beckerman
When: Tuesday, May 13, from 1:00-1:30 p.m. MT
Where: ESPN.com SportsNation website
What: As part of ESPN2's continuing coverage of Major League Soccer, RSL's Kyle Beckerman will conduct an online chat on ESPN.com's SportsNation website tomorrow afternoon from 1:00-1:30 p.m. MT. Fans can ask Beckerman anything and everything during the approximately half-hour chat, but you can rest assured that the RSL standout will have plenty to say on last weekend's win over FC Dallas and his journey back to Denver this Thursday to square off against his former Colorado Rapids side. Fans can visit http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=20559 to go directly to the webpage for tomorrow's chat or to send in their questions in advance.
Who: RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis and MF Alex Nimo
When: Tuesday, May 13, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT
Where: Lakeside Park Soccer Complex; 1850 W. 400 South in Orem, UT
What: This week's KALL 700 Sports RSL Coach's Corner will head to the masses this week, as the voice of RSL, Bill Riley, will host tomorrow's edition live from 6:00-7:00 p.m. from the Utah Youth Soccer State Cup tournament at Lakeside Park in Orem. Riley will be joined by RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis and MF Alex Nimo, with the duo taking RSL fans through the paces of last Saturday's big win over FC Dallas while also looking forward to Thursday's huge Rocky Mountain Cup opener against the Colorado Rapids. In addition, the RSL Merchandise Department will be on hand to offer the latest RSL gear and merchandise to its fans on the southern jog of the Wasatch Front.
Who:Assistant Coach Jeff Cassar, GK Kyle Reynish, and MF Brennan Tennelle
When: Friday, May 16, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT
Where: Magna Fitness & Recreation Center; 3270 S. 8400 West in Magna, UT
What: The Salt Lake County Soccer Clinic series continues this Friday at the Magna Fitness & Recreation Center, with Jeff Cassar, Kyle Reynish, and Brennan Tennelle greeting fans and signing autographs from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Who: Mascot Leo the Lion
When: Saturday, May 17, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. MT
Where: Centennial Park and Family Fitness Center; 5415 W. 3100 South in West Valley City, UT
What: RSL's popular mascot, Leo the Lion, will help lead the way to better health this Saturday morning when he appears at the Family Fitness Festival, a free clinic sponsored by Select Health focusing on fitness, nutrition, and safety for the entire family. While Leo will head out early due to a crowded schedule, the RSL Merchandise Department will be on hand from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to give attendees the chance to pick up the latest and greatest in RSL/adidas merchandise.
Who: Mascot Leo the Lion
When: Saturday, May 17, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. MT
Where: Albertson's Supermarket; 9400 S. 2000 East in Sandy, UT
What: After the Family Fitness Festival appearance on Saturday, Leo the Lion will hop on his motorcycle and roll on down to the Albertson's in Sandy, where he'll appear at a fundraiser for the "Break the Chain Foundation", dedicated to the prevention of child abuse.
Who: DF Nik Besagno
When: Saturday, May 17, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. MT
Where: South Davis Recreation Center; 550 N. 200 West in Bountiful, UT
What: RSL defender Nik Besagno will make an appearance at a clinic held at the South Davis Recreation Center in Bountiful this Saturday to sign autographs for RSL fans.
Who: Mascot Leo the Lion
When: Saturday, May 17 - afternoon
Where: Presidents Cup Soccer Tournament in Twin Falls, ID
What: Leo the Lion will pile up the miles on Saturday, as RSL's furry ambassador will head north to the Presidents Cup Soccer Tournament in Twin Falls, Idaho, to meet fans from Utah's neighbor to the north and take part in the "Goalie Wars" competition at the tournament.
