SANDY, Utah - Real Salt Lake Continues "Texas Two-Step" Saturday at FC Dallas
Real Salt Lake (9-10-7, 34 pts.) will continue its "Texas Two-Step" road trip with the hopes of improving its positioning for a postseason berth this Saturday, Sept. 26, when the Claret-and-Cobalt will return to the Lone Star State to square off against FC Dallas (7-12-6, 27 pts.). Kickoff for RSL's lone visit to Pizza Hut Park in north suburban Frisco this season is set for 6:30 p.m. MT, with broadcast coverage on KUTV 2.2 Digital / Comcast 111 beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the America First Credit Union Pre-Match Report. Fans can also follow the action live over the radio airwaves on KNRS 570-AM (coverage beginning with the America First Credit Union Pre-Match Report at 5:30 p.m.) and "Ke Buena" 1600-AM.
The two sides' only other meeting this season was back on July 24 at Rio Tinto Stadium, when Real Salt Lake went down two goals in the opening 25 minutes, only to put up four unanswered after the halftime break to post a 4-2 victory over the "Hoops." That triumph pushed RSL's all-time record season record against FC Dallas to 5-9-1, but the Utah side remains in search of its first away points in the series after going 0-6-0 in its previous match-ups at Pizza Hut Park and the Cotton Bowl. Real Salt Lake nearly got a point-bearing result in its last visit to Frisco on May 24, 2008, but Fabian Espindola's 69th minute goal was countered by a Dominic Oduro brace in the final 10 minutes of play, leading to a 2-1 FC Dallas win.
Yura Movsisyan's Strike at Houston Up for MLS Goal of the Week Award
Real Salt Lake FW Yura Movsisyan's return to the scoring column in Saturday's defeat at Houston is one of seven nominees on a crowded ballot for the MLS Goal of the Week award for Week 27. Movsisyan put his name on the scoresheet right at the hour mark, when he collected FW Pablo Campos' flick-on header inside the area before cutting back to his left foot and unleashing a low shot from 15 yards out that snuck past Dynamo 'keeper Pat Onstad and tucked just inside the far left post, bringing a 10-man RSL side even at 2-2 at the time. To vote for Movsisyan's tally, head on over to MLSnet.com by 12:00 p.m. MT on Wednesday and click on the Goal of the Week link.
Nick Rimando's Reaction Stop Nominated for MLS Save of the Week
Real Salt Lake netminder Nick Rimando has been nominated for the MLS Save of the Week honor for a second consecutive week, this time for thwarting a clever effort by Houston Dynamo striker Luis Angel Landin in Saturday's 2-3 defeat at Robertson Stadium. With RSL down 2-1 in the 49th minute, Landin looked poised to double Houston's lead when he flashed across the top of the six and flicked the ball with the outside of his right foot, but Rimando was on the spot, diving low to his right to knock the ball away from the corner of his goal. To vote for Rimando, visit MLSnet.com and click on the "Save of the Week" tab before the polls close Thursday at noon.
Mexico's Chivas de Guadalajara Visits Rio Tinto Stadium for October 7 Friendly v. RSL
Only two weeks remain until legendary Mexican club Chivas de Guadalajara makes its first-ever visit to Utah to square off in an international friendly against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 7 (7:00 p.m. MT kickoff). The match will be RSL's second against international competition at its new Sandy home, following on the heels of a 1-0 victory over another Mexican giant, Club América, back on July 11, a result brought the Utah side's career record in friendlies to 6-4-2.
All Real Salt Lake season ticket holders have first right of refusal for their current seats and will enjoy special, deeply-discounted pricing for the contest against Chivas de Guadalajara. All existing RSL season ticket holders will also have the ability to purchase additional tickets at a special discounted rate. For more information, please call the season ticket holder hotline at (801) 727.2702.
Advance sale ticket prices for the international friendly begin at $20, with group and season ticket holder purchase discounts available in every section of Rio Tinto Stadium. Prices start at just $20 for Upper Deck seats and those in the North and South Goals, $25 in the Corner Flag sections, $30 on the Lower Sidelines and $60 in the Front Row and Midfield areas. Advance purchase is encouraged, as day of game prices will increase $10 per ticket, regardless of location, for all seats purchased on Wednesday, October 7. For more information, please visit www.RealSaltLake.com or www.RioTintoStadium.com.
In addition, the KFC Colonel's Corner will remain in Sections 6 & 7 for the Oct. 7 exhibition, with fans able to pick up their $15 vouchers for the match against Chivas at the following nine KFC Restaurants along the Wasatch Front:
Salt Lake City
3890 S. State St.
2045 S. 1300 East
6890 Highland Dr.
132 N. Redwood Rd.
Sandy
653 E. 9400 South
10710 S. State St.
Taylorsville
1765 W. 4700 South
Bountiful
495 S. 500 West
Orem
433 N. State St.
RSL to Take on BYU Cougars in "Futbol Before Football" Exhibition in Provo on Oct. 2
Real Salt Lake and BYU Soccer have announced that Utah's MLS side will make its return to Provo on Friday, Oct. 2, to take on the Cougars in an exhibition contest at South Stadium. Kickoff for the "Futbol Before Football" showdown on the BYU campus is set for 5:00 p.m. MT, with the game leading up to that evening's BYU-Utah State football contest at Lavell Edwards Stadium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the exhibition match are $6 for adults and children and $5 for BYU students with a valid student ID and can be purchased in advance at www.byutickets.com or at South Stadium on gameday. The Oct. 2 match will mark RSL's first visit to Provo since the Claret-and-Cobalt helped the Cougars open up the renovated South Stadium venue last July.
New Ticket Packages Available for RSL's Stretch Run at Rio Tinto Stadium
Only three home games remain on Real Salt Lake's 2009 schedule at Rio Tinto Stadium - the Oct. 7 friendly against Chivas de Guadalajara, the New York Red Bulls' visit on Oct. 14, and the Rocky Mountain Cup season finale v. Colorado on Oct. 24, presented by XanGo - so now's the time to secure your seats for the team's stretch run in Sandy! The Real Salt Lake Ticketing Department has plenty of options to choose from to make sure you have the best seats in the house, including the eight-voucher Flex Pack (starting at $128), single-game Family 4-Packs ($88), KFC Colonel's Corner vouchers ($15) and single-game tickets ($18-$60). To order any of these outstanding ticket deals, or to find out more information on a specific package, please call 800-838-3380, go online to www.RioTintoStadium.com, or visit the Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office in person during regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
In addition, two more multi-game options - the "Chivas-Plus Pack" and "OctoberFest Pack" - have been introduced to get fans ready for the final month of the campaign. These following ticket packs can only be purchased by calling the Real Salt Lake Ticketing Department at 801-727-2700 and will not be available online or in person at the Rio Tinto Stadium box office:
• Chivas-Plus Pack: Offers convenience and flexibility, with the package including a seat to the Oct. 7 friendly against Chivas de Guadalajara, an exclusive pass to a Chivas training session during their Utah visit (time/date/location TBA), and a ticket to either of RSL's two remaining MLS regular season contests, all for $35 (North Goal) or $55 (Sideline).
• OctoberFest Pack: Grants access to all three of Real Salt Lake's remaining Rio Tinto Stadium tilts against Chivas de Guadalajara, New York & Colorado. The OctoberFest Pack can be purchased for just $33 for seats in the North Goal, South Goal and Corners sections, providing a $21 savings in the goal sections and a $42 savings for the corner areas!
2010 Real Salt Lake Season Ticket Packages Now Available
Real Salt Lake has unveiled its 2010 Season Ticket Package, and whether you need to renew or add additional seats, or are looking to purchase season tickets for the first time, Real Salt Lake has what you are looking for. Prices for 2010 RSL Season Tickets will offer at least a 20% discount over day-of-game pricing in all general seating areas, with packages starting as low as $275! The 2010 RSL Season Ticket Package will include tickets to 15 MLS regular season contests and five (5) ticket vouchers for designated international exhibition and other cup competitions in addition to numerous additional benefits, including 25% off all items at the RSL Team Store, special rates on parking, an invitation to the annual "Meet the Team" event, and much more.
Current RSL Season Ticket Holders have until Saturday, Oct. 24, to renew their current seats and can do so by calling the RSL Season Ticket Holder Hotline at 801-727-2702, while those looking to purchase new Season Ticket packages can call 801-727-2700 to lock in their seats for RSL's sixth MLS season. To see the full range of 2010 Season Ticket package options and benefits, click here or visit www.RioTintoStadium.com.
RSL Team Store Offering Authentic Long-Sleeve Home Jersey as "Item of the Week" Special
If you left your windows open overnight you know it's about that time ... time to start putting the shorts away and breaking out the fall wardrobe. The RSL Team Store at Rio Tinto Stadium wants to help you bolster that portion of your closet and get ready for RSL's last three home games in October in one fell swoop, which is why the authentic RSL/adidas long-sleeve home jersey is featured as the store's "Item of the Week" special for $70 - a 30% savings off the retail price! In addition, the RSL Team Store is upping the ante for this Friday's "Real Hours" from 4:00-6:00 p.m., when all items in the store will be available for 25% off, with RSL Season Ticket Holders getting 30% off all merchandise during the end-of-the-work-week bonanza.
To get a better look at this week's featured item, make sure to check RSL's Behind the Shield blog, located at www.RSLtothecore.com. To take advantage of the store's weekly deals and to see the full range of officially licensed RSL gear, drop by the RSL Team Store during regular business hours: Monday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. MT. For more information on the Real Salt Lake Team Store - including the $10 shipping offer, phone orders, autographed and personalized merchandise, and how you can get 25% off all your purchases - call the RSL Merchandise Hotline at 801-727-2888.
"RSL on the Air": Young Chevrolet in Layton Tonight's Stop for Rocky Mountain Chevy Dealers RSL Coach's Corner
The Rocky Mountain Chevy Dealers RSL Coach's Corner on KALL 700 Sports will make the short drive up I-15 to Young Chevrolet Company in Layton (645 N. Main Street) this evening, when RSL head honcho Jason Kreis will join hosts Bill Riley and Spencer Checketts from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT for the weekly hour on all things Claret-and-Cobalt. As always, RSL fans are invited to join the trio in person to ask their questions and voice their opinions, while those that can't make it are still encouraged to take part in the show by calling 877-353-0700 or texting 29909. Also, make sure to mark your calendar for future Rocky Mountain Chevy Dealers Coach's Corner appearances at Murdock Chevrolet in Woods Cross (Sept. 29), Gus Paulos Chevrolet in West Valley City (Oct. 6), and Gene Harvey Chevrolet in American Fork (Oct. 13).
Real Salt Lake In the Community: RSL/Rio Tinto Free Soccer Clinics Head to Magna & South Jordan
Real Salt Lake and Rio Tinto will wrap up their series of free youth soccer clinics for children ages 5-17 with a pair of sessions across the next week, beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Cyprus High School in Magna (re-scheduled from Sept. 14) and concluding next Monday, Sept. 28 at Daybreak Elementary School in South Jordan. Both clinics will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. MT, with each featuring a handful of Real Salt Lake players joining RSL Youth Camps staffers to tackle coaching duties. Registration for each clinic is open to the public and will be available on-site at both locations as well. For more information on this series of free clinics, including how to pre-register for the events, please contact Rachel King in the RSL Sponsorship Department at rking@realsaltlake.com or 801-727-2792.
RSL/Rio Tinto Free Youth Soccer Clinics (players subject to change)
Wednesday, Sept. 23: Cyprus High School - 8623 W. 3000 South in Magna (rescheduled from Sept. 14)
• MF Jean Alexandre, DF Tony Beltran, MF Raphael Cox, M/F Rachid El Khalifi & GK Chris Seitz
Monday, Sept. 28: Daybreak Elementary School - 4544 Harvest Moon Drive in South Jordan (Players subject to change)
• FW Pablo Campos, FW Fabian Espíndola, M/F Nelson González, MF Javier Morales & GK Kyle Reynish
Rio Tinto Stadium Calendar: Utah-Utah State Women's Soccer Rivalry Comes to Sandy Thursday
Rio Tinto Stadium is set to host its first-ever collegiate soccer contest this Thursday, Sept. 24, when the women's sides from Utah State University (4-4-1) and the University of Utah (5-4-1) will bring their rivalry to the Beehive State's home for soccer for a 7:00 p.m. MT kickoff. Tickets for the contest cost $10 for club seating areas and $5 for general seating areas, while children 17-and-under wearing any soccer jersey to the contest will be allowed free admittance with a paid adult ticket.
For more information on Utah's newest state-of-the art sports and entertainment venue, including a full listing of events and information on purchasing tickets, please visit www.RioTintoStadium.com.
Upcoming Rio Tinto Stadium Events
Thursday, Sept. 24: Utah State v. Utah Women's Soccer - 7:00 p.m. MT
Wednesday, Oct. 7: Real Salt Lake v. Chivas de Guadalajara (international friendly) - 7:00 p.m. MT
Wednesday, Oct. 14: RSL v. New York Red Bulls - 8:00 p.m. MT
Saturday, Oct. 24: RSL v. Colorado Rapids - 7:00 p.m. MT
Follow Real Salt Lake on Your Favorite Social Networking Sites!
Now you can connect with Real Salt Lake through Twitter, Facebook and TXTwire text messaging to get all the behind-the-scenes news and insider scoop on your favorite MLS side. Real Salt Lake is continuing its live, in-game messaging with GM Garth Lagerwey, who continues to provide his entertaining and insightful thoughts to the masses via Twitter and Facebook during the squad's contests. To follow along with future guest Tweeters and receive exclusive scoops, specials, and promotions on Twitter, Facebook and TXTwire, click on the following links to sign up:
Official Real Salt Lake Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/realsaltlake
Click here for the Official Real Salt Lake Facebook page
Real Salt Lake TXTwire sign-up page: http://www.riotintostadium.com/mobile_alerts.php
