Real Salt Lake joined by Real Madrid Saturday at 12:00 noon to break ground on Sandy stadium site

SANDY, UT - After a week of discussions with city, county and state officials, David W. Checketts will announce Saturday the decision to move forward with the construction of a new stadium in Sandy, Utah. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held on the site of the new stadium, and will feature elected leaders, team officials, and the entire rosters of both teams competing in Saturday night's XanGo Cup match between Real Salt Lake and Real Madrid.


WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony for Real Salt Lake's new stadium in Sandy.


WHEN: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, August 12, 2006


WHERE: The site of the new stadium in Sandy; Please enter off of 9250 S. State Street


        (Look for Real Salt Lake Signage)</p>


WHO: RSL Owner David W. Checketts is expected to be joined by:


  • Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

  • Salt Lake Mayor Peter Corroon

  • Sandy City Mayor Tom Dolan

  • Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson

  • Real Madrid Midfielder David Beckham

  • Real Madrid President Ramon Calderon

  • RSL Captain Jason Kreis

  • RSL Head Coach John Ellinger

  • RSL CEO Dean Howes

  •                                                         &amp; several additional dignitaries</p>