RSL Heads to Nation's Capitol Saturday for Return Match against D.C. United
Real Salt Lake (1-2-1, 4 pts.) will close out its brief 2008 season series against D.C. United (1-3-0, 3 pts.) this Saturday, April 26, when Utah's side will head to RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., for a 5:30 p.m. MT kick-off against the defending MLS Supporters Shield holders. Fans across Utah can follow the action live via RSL's radio partners KALL 700 Sports (RSL First Kick beginning at 4:30 p.m.) and Ke Buena 1600 AM and through the MLS Direct Kick (DirecTV, DishNet & InDemand) and MLSLIVE.tv (internet) pay-per-view packages, with KSL-5 TV beginning their tape-delay broadcast beginning at 6:30 p.m., to be followed by a half hour post-game show.
While D.C. United is the most successful team in League history, they also happen to be the team Real Salt Lake has seen its most success against, with the Utah side racking up a 3-3-1 record against the "Black-and-Red." The last match-up on April 12 marked an historic victory for Real Salt Lake, which set the club record for largest margin of victory in its 4-0 triumph at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Despite the .500 record against United, all of RSL's good results have come in the comfort of Rice-Eccles Stadium, as the Utah side is still winless in three attempts (0-2-1) at RFK Stadium, the lone point coming via a 1-1 draw on Sept. 9, 2006. Real Salt Lake started off well in last year's meeting in the District, but a late goal by Christian Gomez in the 73rd minute lifted D.C. to a 2-1 victory on Sept. 12, 2007.
Real Salt Lake Schedule: April 23-27, 2008 (all times MDT unless indicated)
Wednesday, April 23:
Off Day
Thursday, April 24:
Training at XanGo Field in Lehi - 12:00 noon MT; Travel to Washington, D.C.
Friday, April 25:
Training at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. - 1:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, April 26: Real Salt Lake at D.C. United at RFK Stadium - 5:30 p.m. MT kick-off
Sunday, April 27:
Return to Salt Lake City
All RSL practices are open to members of the media and the general public, with media availability for all players and coaches to immediately follow each session. Those planning on attending any session can confirm the time and location of that day's training by contacting the RSL Communications Department at 801-924-8584.
GK Nick Rimando Joins KALL 700 Sports RSL Coach's Corner this Evening
The KALL 700 Sports RSL Coach's Corner returns to the airwaves tonight from 6:00-7:00 p.m., with the voice of RSL, Bill Riley, welcoming RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis and GK Nick Rimando for this week's edition from the KALL 700 studio. While fans won't be able to ask their questions in person this week, everyone is invited to dial in with their inquiries for the RSL coach and netminder by calling 470-0700 (Provo), 570-0700 (Salt Lake City) or 670-0700 (Ogden). Kreis and Rimando will answer questions from one and all while also recapping last Saturday's defeat at Toronto FC and getting fans ready for this Saturday's rematch against D.C. United in the nation's capitol.
Real Sports Keeps the Deals Coming
The Real Salt Lake Merchandise Department and its Real Sports kiosk locations are everywhere you'll want to be this week, doing their best to bring the latest and greatest in RSL Merchandise to the fans. Another week of events and specials are on tap, with the full list of specials and a calendar of events listed below:
• The Item of the Week at the three Real Sports kiosk locations remains the Youth home or away RSL jersey, which are now available for just $35, a 30% savings off the retail price. The three Real Sports kiosks are located at Fashion Place Mall (6161 S. State St. in Murray), Valley Fair Mall (3601 S. 2700 West in West Valley City), Provo Towne Centre (1200 Town Centre Blvd. in Provo).
• The Real Sports Autograph Series at Fashion Place Mall continues this Wednesday, April 23, 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.
• Real Sports will have RSL merchandise available at the Costco location in Sandy (11100 S. Auto Mall Drive) this weekend, beginning with this Friday's live remote of KALL 700 Sports' "Bill Riley Show" from 3:00-7:00 p.m. MT.
• Real Sports will return to Costco on Saturday, April 26, from 3:00-5:00 p.m., when four RSL players and Leo the Lion will be signing autographs and meeting fans near the future home of RSL in Sandy. 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.
• Real Sports will also hit Davis County on Saturday, as RSL merchandise will be available at Central Davis Junior High School in Layton (663 N. Church St.) during AYSO registration from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. MT.
• Fans are also reminded that they can pick up tickets to all of Real Salt Lake's 2008 contests at the three Real Sports kiosks, including a pair of upcoming contests next week - the Wednesday, April 30th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play-in contest against the San Jose Earthquakes and the Utah debut of David Beckham in an L.A. Galaxy uniform on Saturday, May 3rd, presented by Comcast.
RSL Rewind: RSL Falls 1-0 on the Road at Toronto FC
Real Salt Lake lived a tale of two halves last Saturday at Toronto FC, but the visitors fell behind during a sluggish first half and couldn't find the equalizer, resulting in a 1-0 defeat in the Canadian club's 2008 home opener at BMO Field. Toronto MF Laurent Robert's free kick goal put Real Salt Lake down 31 minutes in, but despite a more coordinated effort in the second half, during which RSL outshot the Reds 8-4, the Utahns failed to get the goal back, leading to RSL's second road defeat in as many tries to begin the 2008 campaign.
