SANDY, Utah - Real Salt Lake Loans FW Tino Nuñez to Harrisburg City Islanders
Real Salt Lake announced today that FW Tino Nuñez will begin a loan stint with the Harrisburg City Islanders of the United Soccer League's Second Division for the remainder of the team's 2009 campaign. The 24-year-old Nuñez, who has made three of his 12 career appearances (two starts) with Real Salt Lake this season, is expected to report to the Pennsylvania side on Thursday and could make his debut for the USL-2 co-leading Islanders (9-4-2) when they play host to the Wilmington Hammerheads (8-4-2) in a pivotal contest this Saturday, July 25. With the temporary change of address, Nuñez becomes the second RSL player to serve on a long-term loan this season along with MF Alex Nimo (Portland Timbers), and is the fifth player overall to be loaned to a USL-based squad in 2009, as MF Jean Alexandre, DF David Horst, and GK Chris Seitz all served at least one weekend stint across the first half of the season.
RSL Continues Pioneer Day Tradition Friday against FC Dallas
Real Salt Lake (5-7-5, 20 pts.) will return home to continue the club's Pioneer Day holiday tradition this Friday, July 24, with an important Western Conference showdown against FC Dallas (4-8-5, 17 pts.) and a post-game fireworks extravaganza, with both being presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah. Kickoff for the team's first Pioneer Day match at Rio Tinto Stadium is set for 8:00 p.m. MT in Sandy, while broadcast coverage on KUTV 2.2. Digital / Comcast 111 will begin with the America First Credit Union Pre-match Report at 7:30 p.m. MT. Fans can also follow the action live via RSL's official radio partners: KALL 700 Sports (America First Credit Union Pre-Match Report begins at 7:00 p.m.) and "Ke Buena" 1600-AM. RSL enters the 2009 series opener against the "Hoops" with a 4-9-1 overall record against Dallas, with all four victories coming in Utah (4-3-1).
Mangia's RSLexpress Service to Deliver Dollar Dogs during Friday's Contest
Have you ever stood in line at the concession stand during a game, only to hear the Rio Tinto Stadium faithful going wild for a Real Salt Lake goal? Starting this Friday that scenario never has to happen again, as Real Salt Lake is proud to announce the expansion of RSLexpress, powered by Mangia, the first in-seat food delivery service available for the entire stadium. To help spread the word of its increased coverage, RSLexpress will be offering $1 hot dogs and free delivery during this Friday night's match against FC Dallas to every fan that signs up for the service prior to the contest, with each new order also entering fans into a drawing to win two tickets to the 2009 MLS All-Star Game. To take advantage of this fan-friendliest of offers, sign up for your free account by going online to www.rslexpress.com, or register in person on the West concourse at Rio Tinto Stadium on Friday.
Ticket Deals Heating up for "Summer of Soccer" at Rio Tinto Stadium
Whether you're looking for tickets to this Friday's Pioneer Day match and fireworks extravaganza against FC Dallas, presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, next Wednesday's 2009 MLS All-Star Game, all of Real Salt Lake's remaining 2009 contests at Rio Tinto Stadium, or anything in between, the Real Salt Lake Ticketing Department has just the package for you! Between the 2009 Half-season Ticket Package (starting at $113), Western Union Comboleto 3-Pack (starting at $51), the eight-voucher Flex Pack (starting at $128), single-game Family Packs ($88), KFC Colonel's Corner ($15) and single-game tickets ($18-$60), there are plenty of options available to make sure you've got the best seat in the house at Rio Tinto Stadium.
To order any of these outstanding ticket deals, or to find out more information on a specific package - including which offers contain seats to the MLS All-Star Game - 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.
Beckerman Helps USA Advance to Gold Cup Semis; Johnson & Alexandre Bow Out
Real Salt Lake MF Kyle Beckerman continued to turn heads for the U.S. Men's National Team during the CONCACAF Gold Cup last Saturday night, as his 49th minute equalizer against Panama proved crucial in helping the USA to a 2-1 quarterfinal victory at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Beckerman (7 caps, 1 goal) and his USA teammates will continue the defense of the Gold Cup this Thursday, July 23, with a semifinal showdown against Honduras at Chicago's Soldier Field (6:00 p.m. MT kickoff, live on Fox Soccer Channel & TeleFutura), with a victory qualifying the Red, White & Blue for Sunday's Gold Cup Final at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ (1:00 p.m. MT).
RSL's two other Gold Cup participants, midfielders Will Johnson and Jean Alexandre, saw their tournaments end over the weekend in quarterfinal defeats. Johnson started for the fourth time in as many contests for the Canadian National Team and played 71 minutes in their 0-1 loss to Honduras in Philadelphia on Saturday, while Alexandre's Haitian National Team fell 0-4 to Mexico in a Sunday quarterfinal contest at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Tex. Both players have reported back to Utah and will be available for selection for this Friday's contest against FC Dallas.
Final 18-Man Roster Set for 2009 MLS All-Star Game at Rio Tinto Stadium
MLS All-Star Team and Houston Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear has selected six players to round out the 2009 MLS All-Star Team roster as the final 18-player roster is now set for the clash with Everton FC on Wednesday, July 29 at the home of Real Salt Lake, Rio Tinto Stadium. Kinnear's selections include three members of the Houston Dynamo (Brian Ching, Brad Davis & Pat Onstad), two Seattle Sounders FC players (Jhon Kennedy Hurtado and Fredy Montero) and one Kansas City Wizards player (Davy Arnaud), giving Houston a League-high five players on the 18-man roster. The inactive, or alternate All-Star roster, will be announced at a later date.
Tickets to the 2009 MLS All-Star Game remain on sale, with prices starting at $35 for a limited amount of KFC Colonel's Corner tickets and all North Goal, South Goal and Upper Deck sections; and continuing at $45 (Corner Flag), $60 (Lower Sidelines), $105 (Front Row and Midfield) and $200 (Club Seats). All Real Salt Lake season ticket holders are assured of their current seats for the 2009 MLS All-Star Game. To purchase tickets for the MLS All-Star Game's first-ever visit to Utah, please visit www.RioTintoStadium.com, call 800-838-3380, or visit the Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office, open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
2009 MLS All-Star Team
Goalkeeper: Kasey Keller (Seattle Sounders FC), Pat Onstad (Houston Dynamo)
Defenders: Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), Wilman Conde (Chicago Fire), Jhon Kennedy Hurtado (Seattle Sounders FC), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew)
Midfielders: Davy Arnaud (Kansas City Wizards), Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Cuauhtémoc Blanco (Chicago Fire), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo), Shalrie Joseph (New England Revolution), Freddie Ljungberg (Seattle Sounders FC), Javier Morales (Real Salt Lake)
Forwards: Conor Casey (Colorado Rapids), Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy), Fredy Montero (Seattle Sounders FC)
Soulive to Headline MLS All-Star Jam next Tuesday at The Canyons in Park City
Mark your calendars for next Tuesday, July 28, when the MLS All-Star Jam at The Canyons in Park City (4000 The Canyons Resort Dr.) will help get fans ready for the following night's 2009 MLS All-Star Game. The FREE MLS All-Star Jam will run from 7:00-10:00 p.m. MT at The Canyons' Resort Village and feature live music by Royal Family Records artists Soulive and Ogden-based opening act Shaky Trade in addition to autograph sessions with select MLS All-Stars and Real Salt Lake players. Don't miss this unique chance to relax and kick it with some great music alongside some of soccer's biggest names! For more information on the MLS All-Star Jam, visit the "Events" page at www.TheCanyons.com. To get a sneak peek of the sounds of Soulive and Shaky Trade, visit the bands' respective websites at www.Soulive.com and www.ShakyTrade.com.
MLS All-Stars Cuauhtémoc Blanco & Javier Morales to Appear at Rio Tinto Stadium next Monday
There's added incentive for fans to secure their KFC Colonel's Corner tickets for next Wednesday's 2009 MLS All-Star Game, as fans who purchase their $35 vouchers for the big game in Sandy will also have the opportunity to attend an exclusive meet-and-greet session with MLS All-Stars Cuauhtémoc Blanco and Javier Morales at Rio Tinto Stadium next Monday, July 27, from 5:45-6:45 p.m. MT.
This private meet-and-greet can be accessed only by fans that have purchased their KFC Colonel's Corner vouchers for the MLS All-Star Game (one person per voucher), which are now available at 10 participating KFC locations across the Wasatch Front. Those attending next Monday's event are advised to arrive early to get in line, as the appearance will end promptly at 6:45 p.m.
Only 600 KFC Colonel's Corner vouchers are available for the MLS All-Star Game, so fans are encouraged to pick up a voucher at their nearest KFC location while they last. Vouchers must be redeemed at the Rio Tinto Stadium east side box office (9256 S. State Street in Sandy) BEFORE July 29 during regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. MT, and can also be redeemed during Monday's event. For a list of KFC locations selling these special $35 All-Star Game Colonel's Corner vouchers, please visit www.RealSaltLake.com or call 801-727-2700.
Real Salt Lake Schedule: July 22-26, 2009; Thursday's Practice Moved to XanGo Field
Wednesday, July 22: Training at XanGo Field in Lehi - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 23: Training at XanGo Field - 10:00 a.m.
Friday, July 24: Real Salt Lake v. FC Dallas, presented by Regence BCBS of Utah
• Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, UT - 8:00 p.m. kickoff
• Match followed by post-game fireworks extravaganza
• TV: KUTV 2.2 Digital / Comcast 111 (America First Credit Union Pre-Match Report @ 7:30 p.m.)
• Radio: KALL 700 Sports (America First Credit Union Pre-Match Report @ 7:00 p.m.) and "Ke Buena" 1600-AM
Saturday, July 25: Off Day
Sunday, July 26: Off Day
"RSL on the Air": Rocky Mountain Chevy Dealers Coach's Corner Rolls into Spanish Fork with Garth Lagerwey Wednesday
The Rocky Mountain Chevy Dealers RSL Coach's Corner on KALL 700 Sports will take an extra day to get ready for RSL General Manager Garth Lagerwey, who will sit in with hosts Bill Riley & Spencer Checketts tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Barber Brothers Motor Company in Spanish Fork (1341 N. Main Street) for an insightful hour on all things Real Salt Lake. All fans in Utah County and beyond are invited to join the trio at Barber Brothers Motors to ask their questions and give their comments, while those that can't make it are still able to participate in this week's show by calling 877-353-0700 or texting 29909.
Summer Means Time for T-Shirts at the Real Salt Lake Team Store
Now is the time to stock your shelves by visiting the Real Salt Lake Team Store at Rio Tinto Stadium, where you'll find screamin' deals leading up to Friday's Pioneer Day match against FC Dallas. Those indecisive shoppers can vamp up their RSL style thanks to the "Item of the Week" special through Saturday, featuring a buy-one, get-one-half-off deal on all RSL T-Shirts in stock. Leading up to Friday's kickoff, the RSL Team Store will extend its "Real Hours" for an extra two hours from 4:00-8:00 p.m., allowing fans extra time to grab the new version of the RSL/adidas long-sleeve training top for only $30 (regularly $40).
To get a closer look at this week's special items, 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 and 2009 MLS All-Star Game merchandise, 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 Summer Soccer Series Continues Wednesday with Espíndola & Cox in West Jordan
The RSL Summer Soccer Series continues with Wednesday night's FREE clinic at the West Jordan Soccer Complex in West Jordan (4000 West 7800 South) from 6:00-8:00 p.m., when RSL players Fabian Espindola and Raphael Cox will be among the ranks of staffers at the bilingual clinic. The RSL Summer Soccer Series - conducted by the RSL Youth Soccer staff, players, and coaches - is geared towards children ages 5-17. Pre-registration is encouraged, but on-site sign up is also available. All participants will receive a free RSL Summer Soccer Series T-shirt.
Registration for the Real Salt Lake Summer Soccer Series is open to the public, but a limited number of spots are available. For more information, including the full schedule through September and registration details, please visit the "Community" section of www.RealSaltLake.com, or contact Rachel King at rking@realsaltlake.com / 801-727-2792 or J.C. Perea (bilingual) at jperea@realsaltlake.com / 801-727-2727. For a full list of remaining RSL Summer Soccer Series clinics, please visit the "Community" section of www.RealSaltLake.com.
Bilingual clinic sites are presented by America First Credit Union, Burger King, Pepsi, Rio Tinto, Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, Siegfried and Jensen, Utah Department of Public Safety, Western Union and Zions Bank. English-language clinics this year will be presented by America First Credit Union, Burger King, Pepsi, Rio Tinto, and Salt Lake Regional Medical Center.
Registration Still Open for Remaining Three RSL Youth Soccer Camps
The 2009 Real Salt Lake Youth Soccer Camps - focusing on developing skills for children ages 4-18 playing at all levels of the sport - will continue across the next three weeks, with registration still open for the remaining camps slated to take place across the northern half of the Beehive State:
July 27-31: Sandy - Lone Peak Park (10140 S. 700 East)
Aug. 3-7: Logan/Hyde Park - Cedar Ridge Middle School (65 N. 200 West in Hyde Park)
Aug. 10-14: Provo - Sertoma Park (400 E. 2400 North)
For more information on the RSL Youth Soccer Camps, including registration instructions, head to the "Youth Soccer" menu at www.RealSaltLake.com or contact RSL Director of Youth Camps Rob Karas at 801-819-9061 or rkaras@realsaltlake.com.
Leo the Lion to Appear at Burger King Restaurant in West Valley on Wednesday
Real Salt Lake's autograph appearances at Burger King Restaurants across the Salt Lake area will continue tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22, when the team's popular mascot Leo the Lion will swing into the West Valley City location at 3500 S. 5600 West to greet fans and patrons during the dinner rush. Each of the remaining six RSL/Burger King appearances across the summer will take place from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT, a schedule of which can be found by visiting the "Community" section of www.RealSaltLake.com.
G.O.A.L.S. for Greatness Charity Launches with "City of Stars" Flag Fundraiser
Four members of Real Salt Lake - MF Kyle Beckerman, DF Nat Borchers, GK Nick Rimando, and DF Chris Wingert - are joining forces with locally-based G.O.A.L.S. for Greatness with the hopes of "Granting Opportunities Against Life's Struggles," which is the driving force behind the new charitable initiative. G.O.A.L.S. for Greatness has been established to bring assistance and awareness to the men, women, and children in our community who face adverse medical or physical circumstances in their daily lives. G.O.A.L.S. for Greatness' first fundraising initiative comes in the build-up to the 2009 MLS All-Star Game, as the charity will be selling limited-edition "City of Stars" flags, featuring replica autographs of the entire 2009 Real Salt Lake squad. The 2' x 3' flags will be selling for $15 through the next two weeks and will be available online at www.GoalsforGreatness.com and at Real Salt Lake's Pioneer Day match this Friday night against FC Dallas, presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield.
For more information on this new charitable project, including causes being championed by the RSL quartet and upcoming fundraising events, please visit the G.O.A.L.S. for Greatness blog online at www.GoalsforGreatness.com.
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 recently kicked off its live, in-game messaging with GM Garth Lagerwey, who will continue to provide his entertaining and insightful thoughts to the masses via Twitter and Facebook during the squad's upcoming 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
Click here for the Official Real Salt Lake Facebook page
Real Salt Lake TXTwire sign-up page: http://www.riotintostadium.com/mobile_alerts.php
