RSL Gets Back to Action Saturday with Showdown at Houston Dynamo
After an 18-day break between League games, Real Salt Lake (7-6-6, 27 pts.) will jump back into the fray with a crucial road contest this Saturday, August 16, when RSL will travel to the Lone Star State to defend its first-place standing in the Western Conference against the second-place Houston Dynamo (6-4-8, 26 pts.). Kick-off from Robertson Stadium is set for 6:30 p.m. MT, but fans can get ready for the battle for Western Conference supremacy by tuning into the KSL 5.3 Digital broadcast (Comcast Ch. 105) at 6:00 p.m. for the America First Credit Union Pre-game Show. RSL fans will also be able to follow the action live via the team's official radio partners: KALL 700 Sports (with RSL First Kick pre-game coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m.) and "Ke Buena" 1600-AM.
Saturday's match will conclude the brief, two-game series between Real Salt Lake and Houston in 2008, which began with a fiercely-contested 0-0 draw in the ESPN2 Primetime Thursday game of the week back on July 3. While that result brought Salt Lake's career record against the Dynamo to 2-4-2, the Utah side will still be looking to bring back its first points away from Robertson Stadium this Saturday after dropping its previous three contests at the Dynamo's home on the campus of the University of Houston.
Brewvies to Host RSL-Houston Viewing Party Saturday Evening
While the weather for the weekend in Houston calls for temperatures in the 90's, humidity in the 80's and thunderstorms, you can feel free to enjoy this Saturday's Real Salt Lake-Houston match with your fellow RSL fans in complete comfort at Brewvies, which will once again host the Official RSL Watch Party for this weekend's first-place fight in Texas. Brewvies, located at 677 S. 200 West in Salt Lake City, will open up the restaurant portion of the venue - which features four flat screen televisions, video games and pool tables - beginning at 6:00 p.m. MT on Saturday, when KSL 5.3 Digital's pre-game coverage will lead into the 6:30 p.m. kick-off from Robertson Stadium.
RSL Reserves Face Good Old-fashioned Shootout for First Place with Houston
The Real Salt Lake Reserves (4-1-1, 13 pts.) will look to follow the first-team's example by taking sole possession atop the MLS Reserve Division's Western Conference standings when they take on the co-leading Houston Dynamo Reserves (4-1-1, 13 pts.) this Sunday, August 17, at the Carl Lewis Track Field at the University of Houston Campus (9:00 a.m. MT kick-off). The two squads met earlier this season in Park City on July 4, when RSL - currently riding a three-game winning streak in Reserve play - started the holiday fireworks off early via a 5-3 victory. Sunday's match will feature a battle of the MLS Reserve Division's leading scorers, as RSL striker Yura Movsisyan and former Salt Lake forward and current Houston striker Kyle Brown are tied with six goals apiece heading into the first-place showdown.
Real Salt Lake to Host Mexican Side U.A.N.L. Tigres for Sept. 3 Friendly at Rice-Eccles
Real Salt Lake has announced that the Major League Soccer side will play host to Mexican Primera División squad Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (U.A.N.L) - also known as Tigres - in an international exhibition on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Kick-off for what will serve as RSL's final exhibition contest during its tenure at Rice-Eccles Stadium is slated for 8:00 p.m. MT. Tickets for the RSL-Tigres contest are now on sale 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. RSL Royal Club members should use "Bonus Ticket A" from their season ticket package.
Tigres, which has begun its 2008 Apertura campaign with a 2-0-1 record, will be the third Mexican top flight side to square off against Real Salt Lake in exhibition play, with RSL previously taking on Monarcas Morelia in July of 2006 and, more recently, Club Santos Laguna on July 9. The match against U.A.N.L. will mark Real Salt Lake's third international exhibition date in 2008, as RSL fell to Santos and Costa Rican power Deportivo Saprissa during friendlies contested in July. Those results brought Real Salt Lake's all-time record against international competition to an even 4-4-2 across its first four seasons of play.
Kreis Flies Solo on Tonight's KALL 700 Sports RSL Coach's Corner
Real Salt Lake head coach Jason Kreis will return to the KALL 700 Sports RSL Coach's Corner this evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m., when he and the voice of RSL, KALL 700 Sports host Bill Riley, will take fans for an hour-long journey on all things Real Salt Lake, including a look ahead to this Saturday's battle for Western Conference supremacy against the Houston Dynamo. As always, fans far and wide are invited to participate in the show 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.
Chris Seitz's Olympic Diary Continues on RSL's Behind the Shield Blog
The United States Men's Olympic Team is raising some eyebrows with its first two results over in China, and Real Salt Lake's own Chris Seitz is giving his first-hand perspective of the Olympic Games through his exclusive dispatches to RSL's official team blog, Behind the Shield, located at
www.RSLtotheCore.com
. Seitz has sat patiently behind starting netminder Brad Guzan in the USA's first two Group B contests - a 1-0 win over Japan and a thrilling 2-2 draw with group favorite Holland - but remains at the ready to step in if called upon in the team's final and decisive pool contest against Nigeria, set to take place Wednesday morning at 3:00 a.m. MT (live on USA Network & NBC Olympic Soccer Channel). After playing their first two matches in Tianjin, the USA squad has moved to the heart of the Summer Games in Beijing, where the Red-White-and-Blue will take on Nigeria's Super Eagles at Workers Stadium. The U.S. is in the driver's seat in Group B, as a win or draw against Nigeria will secure first place in the group, while a Netherlands loss to Japan would also see the USA advance as at least the group's second-place finisher.
Behind the Shield isn't the only way to follow Seitz's Olympic journey through China, as the RSL netminder caught up with KSL-TV's Amanda Butterfield for a segment that will air on the local NBC affiliate's nightly Olympic Zone program this evening at 6:30 p.m. MT. For more Olympic coverage, visit KSL's Olympic Zone home on the internet at http://www.nbcolympics.com/ksl/index.html or visit U.S. Soccer's Youth National Team blog at http://ynt-ussoccer.blogspot.com/.
U.S. Men's Olympic Team - Group B Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 7:
USA 1 : 0 Japan - Tianjin Olympic Sport Stadium; Tianjin, China
Sunday, Aug. 10:
USA 2 : 2 The Netherlands - Tianjin Olympic Sport Stadium; Tianjin, China
Wednesday, Aug. 13:
USA v. Nigeria - Workers' Stadium in Beijing - 3:00 a.m. MT (live on USA Network & NBC Olympic Soccer Channel)
Men's Olympic Standings - Group B
W |
L |
T |
Pts |
GD |
GF |
GA |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USA |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
+1 |
3 |
2 |
Nigeria |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
+1 |
2 |
1 |
Netherlands |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
Japan |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
-2 |
1 |
3 |
* Top two finishers advance to knockout phase
MF Alex Nimo Joins U.S. U-20s for Friendlies v. Guatemala
Chris Seitz is not the only Real Salt Lake player representing the United States this week, as MF Alex Nimo is taking part in an abbreviated camp with the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team this week in Sunrise, Florida. U.S. U-20 Head Coach Thomas Rongen named Nimo to the 16-man squad that began a five-day training camp on Sunday. The U-20 camp will include a pair of friendlies against Guatemala on Tuesday and Thursday as part of their preparations for the 2009 CONCACAF Under-20 World Cup Qualifying Tournament, which will be held in Trinidad & Tobago early next year. Nimo is expected to return to Utah following the Thursday friendly and should be available for selection for Real Salt Lake during this weekend's League and Reserve Division contests in Houston.
Real Salt Lake Schedule: August 12-18, 2008
Real Salt Lake's practice and match schedule through Monday, August 18, is listed below. All RSL practices are open to members of the media and the general public unless otherwise noted, 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.
Tuesday, August 12: Training at XanGo Field - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13: Off Day
Thursday, August 14: Training at XanGo Field - 10:00 a.m.
Friday, August 15: Training at XanGo Field - Time TBA; Depart for Houston
Saturday, August 16:RSL at Houston Dynamo - Robertson Stadium in Houston, TX - 6:30 p.m. MT kick-off
• TV: KSL 5.3 Digital (Comcast Ch. 105) - Pre-game coverage begins at 6:00 p.m.
• Radio: KALL 700 Sports (RSL First Kick begins at 5:30 p.m.) & "Ke Buena" 1600-AM
Sunday, August 17:MLS Reserve Division: RSL at Houston - Carl Lewis Field - 9:00 a.m. MT kick-off; Return to Salt Lake City
Monday, August 18: Off Day
RSL On the Air: August 12-17, 2008
Tuesday, August 12
• KALL 700 Sports RSL Coach's Corner with Jason Kreis and Bill Riley - KALL 700 Sports from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
• NBC-5 Olympic Zone profile on U.S. Men's Olympic Team, featuring RSL's Chris Seitz - KSL-TV NBC-5 at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13
• KALL 700 Sports The Bill Riley Show - interview with RSL GM Garth Lagerwey at 4:20 p.m.
Thursday, August 14
• "The Zone" 1280-AM's The Big Show with Gordon Monson & Kevin Graham - interview with GM Garth Lagerwey at 3:50 p.m.
Friday, August 15
• KALL 700 Sports The Bill Riley Show - live remote from Diamond Parking, featuring interviews with RSL players, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 16
• Real Salt Lake at Houston Dynamo - 6:30 p.m. MT
TV:
KSL Digital 5.3 / Comcast Ch. 105 (pre-game coverage begins at 6:00 p.m.)
Radio:
KALL 700 Sports (RSL First Kick begins at 5:30 p.m.; RSL Extra Time follows at 8:45 p.m.) and "Ke Buena" 1600-AM
RSL Stadium Opening Day Confirmed for October 9 v. New York Red Bulls
Real Salt Lake has announced that the club's future home of Real Salt Lake Stadium in Sandy will indeed play host the team's final two 2008 regular-season games - Thursday, October 9 vs. New York (8:00 p.m. MT, live on ESPN2) and Saturday, October 18 vs. FC Dallas (7:00 p.m. MT, live on Fox Soccer Channel) - at MLS's seventh soccer-specific stadium.
Season Tickets for the 2009 Real Salt Lake campaign are now on sale, offering the general public its first opportunity to secure a piece of real estate inside the RSL Stadium in Sandy. Current RSL Royal Club Members - 2008 Season Ticket Holders - will face NO additional charge for the two Sandy games, with their seats assigned PRIOR to any public sale. Existing RSL tickets for the October 9 or 18 games at Rice-Eccles Stadium are NOT valid and will need to be replaced, via mail for 2008 Royal Club Members or at the RSL Front Office (515 South 700 East, #2R, Salt Lake City). Fans which have already purchased 2008 or 2009 Season Tickets will have a one-week window of exclusivity to purchase additional tickets in the new Stadium prior to individual game public sale, which commences at 10:00 a.m. MT on Tuesday, Sept. 2. For more information, please call the RSL Front Office at 801-924-8585 or visit www.RSLstadium.com.
Real Sports Update: Get into the Attack with the RSL Attacker Polo & Take 50% off any RSL Hat!
The Real Salt Lake Merchandise Department and its Real Sports mobile merchandise crew is on the attack... with the new RSL Attacker adidas polo. In fact, as this week's Real Sports special, fans that pick up a RSL Attacker polo will also receive 50% off of any of the growing collection of RSL caps and hats. When you need the latest and greatest in officially licensed RSL/adidas gear, roll past the Real Sports kiosk at Valley Fair Mall (3601 S. 2700 West) in West Valley City or RSL Merchandise HQ in the Trolley Corners building (515 S. 700 East, Suite 2B-1) in Salt Lake City, and always make sure to visit RSL's official blog, Behind the Shield, at
www.RSLtotheCore.com
to check out exclusive online specials from the Real Salt Lake Merchandise Department.
Western Union Presents Second Annual RSL-CALLE Street Soccer Tourney on Aug. 23
Real Salt Lake is once again teaming up with CALLE to sponsor the Second Annual Western Union RSL-CALLE Street Soccer Tournament presented by The Truth, this year being held on Saturday, August 23, at Highland High School (2166 South 1700 East in Salt Lake City). Check-in for the tournament is at 7:30 a.m. MT, with the first games kicking off at 8:00 a.m.
This year's 4-v-4 tournament is divided into five divisions based on age - 17 & up, U-16, U-14, U-12, and U-10 - with divisions for both men and women. The entrance fee is $150 per team, with each team needing at least four players and no more than six. Every registered team will receive a registration package including six tickets to an RSL game and a CALLE Premero Ball and cinch sack. The adult men's and women's division champion will receive a cash prize, while the youth champions will receive CALLE gear.
For more information on the Second Annual Western Union RSL-CALLE Tournament, including how to register, please visit the "IN THE COMMUNITY" section of www.RealSaltLake.com and click on the tournament link. Interested participants may also contact Rachel King in the RSL Front Office at rking@realsaltlake.com or 801-924-8586, for more information. To find out more on CALLE, please visit their website at www.callesoccer.com.
RSL Announces Coldwell Banker Summer Soccer Series Clinics in Orem and West Valley City
As part of Real Salt Lake's continuing outreach to Utah's Hispanic community, the MLS side will conclude its Coldwell Banker Summer Soccer Series with upcoming clinics in Orem and West Valley City. The final two clinics in this year's event for children ages 6-17 will be held on Tuesday, August 26, at Orem's Lakeside Park (1850 W. 400 South) and Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Centennial Park in West Valley City (5415 W. 3100 South), with both clinics taking place from 6:00-8:00 p.m. MT. Registration for the Coldwell Banker Summer Soccer Series is open to the public and available on-site at all clinics, but a limited number of spots are available. For more information or to register for an upcoming clinic, please contact Juan Maldonado (jmaldonado@realsaltlake.com ; 801-924-8592) or Rachel King (rking@realsaltlake.com ; 801-924-8586) in the Real Salt Lake front office.
