RSL off to See the Wizards on Saturday
A red-hot Real Salt Lake (5-5-4, 19 pts.) side will bring a five-game undefeated streak in tow to the Kansas side of Kansas City this Saturday, June 28, when the Utah side will take on the Kansas City Wizards (3-5-4, 13 pts.) in their first-ever tussle at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Kick-off for Saturday's contest is slated for 6:00 p.m. MT, but fans can tune into KSL 5.3 Digital (Comcast Ch. 105) for pre-game coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m. MT. In addition, fans can follow the contest as it unfolds on RSL's official radio partners - KALL 700 Sports (RSL First Kick pre-game coverage begins at 5:00 p.m. MT) and "Ke Buena" AM-1600.
Real Salt Lake and the Wizards will conclude their brief 2008 season series on Saturday, just three weeks prior to their first meeting of the season, a scoreless draw at Rice-Eccles Stadium on June 7. That split result brought RSL's all-time record against the Wizards to 2-3-2, a mark that includes a 0-2-1 ledger in road games (all previously played at Arrowhead Stadium).
RSL Reserves Head North Tonight to Face Ogden Outlaws
The Real Salt Lake Reserves will renew their annual exhibition series against the Premier Development League's (PDL) Ogden Outlaws tonight at St. Joseph's H.S., located at 1790 Lake Street (between 25th & 26th Streets) in Ogden. Kick-off for the RSL-Outlaws contest is set for 6:30 p.m. MT, with adult tickets available for $8 and children and student tickets costing just $5 (with student I.D.) at the St. Joseph's gates. In addition, Outlaws Season Ticket holders can use "Ticket A" from their season packages. Fans that can't make the trek north can check Real Salt Lake's official team blog, Behind the Shield, at www.RSLtotheCore.com throughout the evening for live match updates from St. Joseph's.
XanGo Cup 2008 to Feature RSL v. Mexican Clausura Champs Club Santos Laguna
Continuing its tradition of bringing world-class international competition to the State of Utah, Real Salt Lake again partners with XanGo for the third consecutive year to present XanGo Cup 2008. This summer's international festivities commence with 2008 Mexican Clausura titlist Santos Laguna on Wednesday, July 9, at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with an 8:00 p.m. MT kickoff. Tickets for XanGo Cup 2008 tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at all UTIX outlets, by phone at (801) 581-UTIX, and online at www.utahtickets.com. Tickets for the contest are $30 (Corner/Goal), $45 (Premium) and $60 (VIP), with a $5 discount in each seating area applicable to each ticket bought as part of a group of 20 or more.
Santos, as the team is known colloquially south of the border, becomes just the second club of Mexican origin to visit the Wasatch Front since Major League Soccer officially expanded to Utah in 2004, with fellow Mexican First Division side Monarcas Morelia becoming the first to do so in July 2006. RSL is unbeaten in its last four international friendlies, winning three times and drawing once. Club Santos Laguna will enter its 25th year of existence during the upcoming Mexican Apertura season as the reigning champions of La Primera División de México, this after claiming the 2008 Clausura Championship earlier this month. The club is managed by former Santos forward Daniel Guzmán - a member of the MLS San Jose Clash for a brief stint in 1997 - and captained by one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of Mexican soccer, Oswaldo Sánchez. The Mexican Champions also boast fellow Mexican internationals Fernando Arce, Edgar Castillo, and Juan Pablo Rodríguez, and features a strong attack force that includes Argentinean playmaker Daniel Ludueña, Ecuadorian international forward Christian "El Chucho" Benítez and Argentine striker Vicente Matías Vuoso.
Real Salt Lake Schedule: June 24-29, 2008 - RSL Closes Training Sessions Thursday & Friday
Real Salt Lake has announced that the squad will close its training sessions to media and the public on Thursday and Friday. Media availability for all players and coaches on these days will be held at the team's clubhouse facility at Frogley's Health and Wellness Center in South Jordan (10376 S. Jordan Gateway), beginning approximately 15 minutes after the scheduled end of each day's training 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.
Tuesday, June 24: Exhibition match: RSL Reserves at Ogden Outlaws at St. Joseph's H.S. in Ogden - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25: OFF DAY
Thursday, June 26: CLOSED Training at XanGo Field in Lehi at 9:00 a.m., Media availability at Frogley's beginning at approx. 10:45 a.m.
Friday, June 27: CLOSED Training at XanGo Field at 9:00 a.m., Media availability at Frogley's beginning at approx. 10:15 a.m.; Depart for Kansas City
Saturday, June 28: RSL at Kansas City Wizards at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, KS - 6:00 p.m. MT kick-off (live on KSL 5.3 Digital/Comcast Ch. 105; pre-game coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m.)
Sunday, June 29: Return to Salt Lake City; OFF DAY
MLS Decision 2008: MLS All-Star Voting Down to Final Days
Real Salt Lake fans, time is running out to vote your favorite players from Utah's side onto the 2008 MLS All-Star team, as online voting for the 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game is down to the final nine days. To make your voice heard head over to www.mlsnet.com, where fans can fill out their ballots up to 10 times a day by selecting one goalkeeper, three defenders, five midfielders, and two forwards. The online fan balloting program, which concludes next Wednesday, July 2, will comprise 25 percent of the total vote for the All-Star First XI, with coaches and general managers, players, and media each holding 25 percent of the vote to combine for the remaining 75 percent. The MLS All-Star First XI will be announced on Thursday, July 10 and the All-Star Reserves and Commissioner's Selections will be announced on Tuesday, July 15.
KALL 700 Sports RSL Coach's Corner Moves to Thursday
For the second straight week, the KALL 700 Sports RSL Coach's Corner will move from its usual Tuesday night home to Thursday evening, with this week's edition featuring the voice of Real Salt Lake, Bill Riley, and RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis live from the RSL Stadium site in Sandy from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT. As always, Riley will guide his guests through a thorough list of all things Real Salt Lake, including the squad's big win over New England last weekend and the team's upcoming road tilt at Kansas City this Saturday. If you can't make it to RSL Stadium to ask your questions in person, then chime in by dialing in to the KALL 700 Sports caller hotlines at 470-0700 (Utah County), 570-0700 (Salt Lake County), 670-0700 (Davis & Weber Counties), and 877-353-0700 (toll-free). If you're not in range of the 50,000-watt powerhouse that is KALL 700 Sports, no worries... RSL fans worldwide can visit www.kall700sports.com and click on the "LISTEN LIVE" link to catch the show.
RSL's Official Watch Party Returns to Brewvies on Saturday
You may not be in Kansas anymore, but Brewvies will be the next best place to take in the Real Salt Lake v. Kansas City Wizards contest this weekend! Real Salt Lake invites all fans to join together at Brewvies, located at 677 S. 200 West in Salt Lake City, for this Saturday's Official RSL Watch Party to take in RSL's road contest against the Wizards from the nation's heartland. The fun at Brewvies will begin at 5:30 p.m. MT on Saturday, when KSL 5.3 Digital's pre-game coverage will begin, with kick-off from CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. Set for 6:00 p.m. The RSL-K.C. contest will be shown both on Brewvies' movie theater screen and in the establishment's restaurant section, which features four flat screen televisions, video games and pool tables. Brewvies' full food and bar menu will be available for RSL fans, while the Real Sports travelling merchandise show will offer 20%-50% off items on hand.
Real Sports This Week: $15 Beach Towel Stays Hot as Item of the Week
Before you take off for that first vacation of the summer, Real Sports and the RSL Merchandise Department invite you to get ready for the trip by purchasing the Real Sports Item of the Week - the brand-new RSL Beach Towel, available through the weekend for just $15! To take advantage of the Item of the Week special and to purchase all the latest and greatest RSL gear and merchandise - including pennants ($10), magnets ($5) and license plate frames ($4) - fans can drop by either the Real Sports location at Valley Fair Mall (3601 S. 2700 West) in West Valley City, the RSL Merchandise Office at the Trolley Corners Building (515 S. 700 East, Suite 2B-1), or any of the events listed below. For any and all questions regarding RSL merchandise and gear, please call the RSL Merchandise Office at 801-924-8572.
Real Sports on the Road: June 24-29, 2008
RSL Stadium Royal Club Relocation Event (open to public): RSL Stadium site - 9256 S. State St. in Sandy, UT; Tuesday through Friday, every day from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. MT - Royal Club discount applies to all Season Ticket Holders! (ask for details at the event)
RSL Reserves @ Ogden Outlaws: St. Joseph High School - 1790 Lake Street in Ogden; Tuesday, June 24, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. MT
RSL Official Watch Party - Brewvies; 677 S. 200 West in Salt Lake City; Saturday, June 28, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. - 20%-50% off items at this event!
RSL Rewind: RSL Stays Red-Hot with 2-1 Win over Revolution
Real Salt Lake FW Tino Nuñez picked the perfect time to notch his first professional goal, as his tally at the hour mark would stand as the game-winner in a 2-1 RSL victory over the New England Revolution last Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Revolution would get on the board first thanks to an RSL defensive breakdown and an opportunistic finish from FW Adam Cristman eight minutes in, but RSL would counter quickly with a goal of its own just three minutes later, when RSL MF Javier Morales' corner kick was deflected into goal by Revs DF Jay Heaps. With the win, Real Salt Lake matched the longest undefeated streak in franchise history at five games (3-0-2) while at the same time ending a seven-game undefeated streak for the Eastern Conference-leading Revolution.
