SALT LAKE CITY - Real Salt Lake invites fans all across the Wasatch Front to join RSL coaches, players and staff at Fiddler's Elbow / Salt Lake Pizza & Pasta (1063 East 2100 South) for the first of several 2006 World Cup watch parties. Doors open bright and early for breakfast at 7:00 AM each day during the 2006 FIFA World Cup beginning tomorrow, Friday, June 9. Real Salt Lake MF Douglas Sequeira leads his Costa Rican squad against Germany in the opening game of the quadrennial, kicking off at 10:00 AM MST. Real Salt Lake will have coaches and players in attendance for all Costa Rica games to follow Sequeira as he leads Costa Rica in their World Cup journey.
RSL fans are invited to return tomorrow evening to view RSL's trip to Colorado to face the Rapids in the second installment of the Rocky Mountain Cup, with kickoff live at 7:30 p.m. MT. KALL Sports Radio 700 AM will broadcast live from Fiddler's Elbow / SLP&P beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the RSL "First Kick" show hosted by Spencer Checketts broadcast on location. Joined by KALL 700 personality Bill Riley for tomorrow's show, the duo returns to host the RSL "Extra Time" post-game call-in show at 9:45 p.m. </p>
The United States has an idle weekend until it kicks off Monday against the Czech Republic. First kick is at 10:00 AM and Fiddler's/SLP&P will once again open its famous breakfast buffet at 7:00 AM in preparation for the game. Real Salt Lake DF Eddie Pope is expected to start as a central defender for Bruce Arena's team and is looking to build on an impressive international resume that includes 80 caps and eight goals, including two previous World Cups. Pope is widely considered the finest defender in the history of U.S. Soccer and he will be counted on to provide leadership for an American team striving to build on their strong World Cup showing in 2002. RSL coaches, players and staff will attending Fiddler's Elbow / SLP&P to watch Pope and the rest of his U.S. teammates for all of the United States' World Cup games.</p>
The atmosphere at Fiddler's Elbow/SLP&P is expected to be fun-filled and intense as soccer fans and RSL team members will gather to witness the soccer event that captivates millions of people all over the world. Fiddlers Elbow's menu is very versatile, serving everything from steak and sandwiches to salads and pasta. </p>
Fiddler's Elbow is a tavern where you must be 21 to gain entrance, while Salt Lake Pizza and Pasta is a family friendly environment. Fans are invited to bring their families and friends to this new location to enjoy great food and watch your favorite soccer team, Real Salt Lake, in a casual, comfortable atmosphere surrounded by fellow RSL enthusiasts.</p>
Real Salt Lake will be giving away tickets, merchandise and passes to RSL'S "Meet the Team Day" at Snowbird. For more information about the watch parties, fans can call 866-9-SOCCER.</p>
Real Madrid Tickets: RSL Clients First!!!: You MUST be a Real Salt Lake Season Seat/Flex Plan Owner for the opportunity to purchase Real Madrid tickets. Those who are not currently one of the more than 6,000 RSL clients have two options: 1) Purchase a Real Salt Lake Flex Plan or 2) Bring a group of 100 or more to the Real Madrid game AND one additional Real Salt Lake regular season game. YOU MUST BE A REAL SALT LAKE CLIENT TO BUY TICKETS TO THIS HISTORIC EVENT! Call 866-9-SOCCER to become an RSL client today!!
TICKETING NOTE: Ticket vouchers (including KFC and flex vouchers) are good for regular season games ONLY and cannot be redeemed for Real Madrid Tickets. Thank you for your cooperation.
2006 RSL TICKET PACKAGES ON SALE: RSL 2006 Flex Plan remain on sale at the RSL Ticket Office at 515 South 700 East, #2R, SLC, UT 84102, by logging onto www.RealSaltLake.com or by contacting the Real Salt Lake Ticket Office at (866) 9-SOCCER. Fans can also purchase single-game tickets by visiting the Utah Ticket Office at 451 South 1400 East, by logging onto www.UtahTickets.com or by contacting the Ticket Office at (801) 581-UTIX. Finally, fans can purchase The KFC Colonel's Corner $12 ticket voucher, the club's most affordable single-game ticket, by visiting any of the 36 KFC® restaurants in Utah.
REAL ELITE TRAINING PROGRAM: The Real Elite Training Program is a progressive summer training program for boys and girls ages 8-16 with previous playing experience and a strong desire to reach their maximum potential. There are a total of 18 sessions, three days a week, and two and a half hours per day. The benefits of the program include: exposure to the highest level of training; specializing in technique, tactic, fitness and teamwork; training from RSL soccer players and coaches; and two training shirts and ticket voucher to a select game. For more information, contact Teresa Nelson by phone at (801) 924-8565, by email at tnelson@RealSaltLake.com or by logging onto http://real.saltlake.mlsnet.com/MLS/rsl/player_development/.
MLS CAMPS: The Official Camp and Clinic of Major League Soccer is NOW the Official Camp & Clinic of Real Salt Lake! NEW for 2006, Fantasy Camp and focused Team Training experiences. To find out more about all of RSL's Youth Development Programs, call Scott Reynolds at (801) 924-8575 or by email at SReynolds@RealSaltLake.com. To partner with RSL to host MLS Camps in your community, call us today.
ACCESS REAL: Real fans can now receive up-to-date information on the team by signing up for the RSL Weekly Newsletter at the fans section of RealSaltLake.com.
