Real Salt Lake Returns to Rio Tinto Stadium Saturday to Face New England Revolution
Real Salt Lake (2-2-0, 6 pts.) will return to its Rio Tinto Stadium home this Saturday, April 25, when the Claret-and-Cobalt will welcome the undefeated New England Revolution (2-0-2, 8 pts.) to Sandy. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 p.m. MT, and the RSL-Revolution match will be televised live on KUTV 2.2 Digital / Comcast 111 (THIS-TV), beginning with the America First Credit Union Pre-Game Show at 6:30 p.m. Fans can also follow the action live via RSL's official radio partners: KALL 700 Sports (America First Credit Union Pre-Game Show begins at 6:00 p.m.) and KE BUENA 1600-AM.
Real Salt Lake hopes to even the all-time series against New England this weekend, which the Utah side currently trails by a 2-3-3 margin after eight regular season meetings. RSL didn't enjoy much success against the Revs at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with the Claret-and-Cobalt getting their first home win in four tries (1-2-1) last June 21, when FW Tino Nuñez's first career MLS goal on the stroke of the hour mark made the difference in a 2-1 RSL victory. Real Salt Lake is hoping to get back on the winning track in its fourth straight match against Eastern Conference opposition, the Utahns going 2-1-0 thus far vs. the East after defeating the Columbus Crew (4-1) and D.C. United (2-1) before falling on the road last weekend at the New York Red Bulls (0-2).
Real Salt Lake Schedule: April 21-26, 2009 (all times MT unless noted)
• Tuesday, April 21: Training at XanGo Field in Lehi - 10:00 a.m. (all availability to take place at XanGo due to weight training immediately following practice)
• Wednesday, April 22: Training at Rio Tinto Stadium - 10:00 a.m.
• Thursday, April 23: Training at XanGo Field - 10:00 a.m.
• Friday, April 24: Training at XanGo Field - 11:00 a.m.
• Saturday, April 25: Real Salt Lake v. New England Revolution
• Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, UT - 7:00 p.m. kickoff
• TV: KUTV 2.2 Digital / Comcast 111 (THIS-TV) (America First Credit Union Pre-Game Show @ 6:30 p.m.)
• Radio: KALL 700 Sports (America First Credit Union Pre-Game Show @ 6:00 p.m.) and KE BUENA 1600-AM
• Sunday, April 26: Off Day
Single-Game Credential & Parking Requests/Press Box RSVP's for RSL v. Revolution Due Wednesday
The Real Salt Lake Soccer Media Services Department has announced that single-game credentials and parking pass requests and press box RSVP's for this Saturday's Real Salt Lake-New England Revolution contest at Rio Tinto Stadium will be due on Wednesday, April 22, at 6:00 p.m. MT. Media members are asked to send in their requests via email to rslcommunications@RealSaltLake.com by the Wednesday, close-of-business deadline; the RSL Soccer Media Services Department cannot guarantee the approval of requests submitted after this deadline.
Media members with any questions are asked to contact John Koluder in the RSL Soccer Media Services Department at jkoluder@RealSaltLake.com or 801-918-5050 (mobile).
Media Credential Applications for May 23 USA v. Japan Women's Friendly now Available Online
Local media members interested in covering the women's international friendly on May 23 at Rio Tinto Stadium between the United States and Japan may fill out their application forms online through Friday, May 15, by clicking on the following link:
http://images.ussoccer.com/Documents/cms/ussf/090523credentialapplication.pdf
Media members are reminded that 2009 Real Salt Lake season credentials will not gain you admittance to the May 23 contest at Rio Tinto Stadium - only U.S. Soccer credentials will be honored. Those with questions are asked to contact David Applegate in the U.S. Soccer Communications Department at dapplegate.
Real Salt Lake Acquires U.S. U-20 National Team Captain Kyle Davies
Real Salt Lake last Thursday acquired U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team defender and captain Kyle Davies via an MLS Player Lottery. The newly-turned 20-year-old Davies joins the MLS ranks from English Coca-Cola Football Championship League side Southampton FC, where he played for the club's reserve side since signing overseas back in 2007. The California native, one of only two players who started and played all 90 minutes in each of the U.S. U-20s' five games during last month's successful CONCACAF qualification tournament in Costa Rica, is expected to arrive in Utah on Tuesday.
Early Entrants for RSL 3-v-3 Tournament & RSL Youth Camps to Receive Free Voucher for May 6 Match vs. L.A. Galaxy
Real Salt Lake is sweetening the deal for early enrollees to the upcoming RSL 3-v-3 Soccer Tournament and this summer's RSL Youth Camps series, as anyone signing up for either program by Friday, May 1, will receive a free ticket voucher to the squad's contest against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday, May 6, at Rio Tinto Stadium. In order to receive the May 6 ticket vouchers, entrants must turn their order forms in person at Rio Tinto Stadium (9256 S. State Street in Sandy) from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MT, Monday-Friday.
The RSL 3-v-3 Tournament will be held across the weekend of June 26-27 at Mt. Jordan Middle School (9360 S. 300 East in Sandy). Boys and girls teams (U-8, U-9 through U-18 recreational & competitive) and male and female Open and Over-30 squads entering the tournament are guaranteed to play at least four matches over the weekend, with the finals in each group set to take place on Rio Tinto Stadium's east lawn as part of the Carnival Real festival prior to RSL's match against Toronto FC.
Meanwhile, the 2009 RSL Youth Camps - focusing on developing skills for children ages 4-18 playing at all levels of the sport - are slated to take place in eight cities across the northern half of the Beehive State from June through August:
• June 15-19 - Centerville, Centerville Community Park (1350 N. 400 West)
• June 22-26 - Brigham City, Box Elder Middle School (18 S. 500 East)
• July 6-10 - West Jordan, West Jordan Soccer Complex, Fields B & C (4000 W. 7800 South)
• July 13-17 - SLC-East, Churchill Junior High (3450 E. Oakview Drive)
• July 20-24 - Tooele, Deseret Peak Soccer Fields (2930 W. Highway 112)
• 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 both the RSL 3-v-3 Soccer Tournament and RSL Youth Camps, including registration instructions for each event, 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.
RSL Team Store Performing for You with RSL Performance T-Shirt Deal
This weekend's glorious weather must mean that spring is finally here to stay, and while the folks at the RSL Team Store at Rio Tinto Stadium are no meteorologists, they are certain that the best way to gear up for the impending warm weather is with the RSL/adidas Performance T-Shirt, this week's "Item of the Week" deal for only $20 (a 33% savings!). Made of adidas' Climalite material, the RSL Performance T-Shirt is perfect for jogging, working out, or just staying cool while looking your best when rooting on the Claret-and-Cobalt! In addition, the merchandise crew is offering for this Friday's "Real Hours" from 4:00-6:00 p.m. a discount on the brand-new RSL cell phone cover, available during the special hours for $20.
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, and keep following up throughout the week to see when new merchandise will be hitting the shelves. 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 $10 shipping, phone orders, autographed and personalized merchandise, and how you can get 25% off your purchases - call the RSL Merchandise Hotline at 801-727-2888.
We've got Just the Ticket for RSL's 2009 Home Schedule at Rio Tinto Stadium!
With Real Salt Lake's impressive home form in its first two games, maybe you're thinking about catching the Claret-and-Cobalt's next contest at Rio Tinto Stadium this Saturday, April 25, against the New England Revolution? Or perhaps you've seen enough to want to square away seats for the remainder of RSL's 2009 season in Sandy? Something in between, you say? Any way you slice it, Real Salt Lake has you covered via the following ticket options:
• Individual game tickets are available at the following prices: $15 (Upper Deck) / $18 (North End Zone) / $20 (South End Zone/Supporters Section) / $25 (Corner Flag) / $30 (Lower Sideline) / $60 (Stadium) RSL 2009 Season Tickets start at just $300 (prices will be prorated at time of purchase), with benefits including seats to all 15 MLS contests, the 2009 MLS All-Star Game, and additional exhibitions; right of first refusal for additional events taking place at Rio Tinto Stadium; an invitation to the club's annual "Meet the Team Day" event; and much more!
• The RSL Flex Pack includes 18 vouchers redeemable in any combination for any of the team's regular season games. The RSL Flex Pack is available in four different price levels, starting at $315 for North Goal seats.
• The RSL Family 4-Pack is available for every home regular-season game and includes four tickets, four brats and four drinks for only $88.
• The KFC Colonel's Corner is back and ready for its first full season at Rio Tinto Stadium, with the voucher prices recently being rolled back to $20 for the rest of the 2009 campaign! Visit www.RealSaltLake.com for a full list of the 35 participating KFC locations across the Salt Lake valley and Wasatch Front.
To order your tickets or obtain more information regarding Real Salt Lake's 2009 seating options, please visit www.RioTintoStadium.com or call 800-838-3380.
RSL on Air all Week on KALL 700 Sports & 1280 The Zone
Real Salt Lake players and coaches will be taking to the radio airwaves every week during the 2009 season, as the team's radio home, KALL 700 Sports, and 1280 The Zone will welcome RSL personalities to their studios to give fans the scoop on RSL every weekday:
Mondays: "Wingin' It" with Chris Wingert
- KALL 700 Sports' Bill & Spence Show at 4:40 p.m. MT
Tuesdays: GM Garth Lagerwey
- KALL 700 Sports' Bill & Spence Show at 4:20 p.m. MT
Wednesdays: RSL Coach's Corner with Jason Kreis
- KALL 700 Sports from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT
Thursdays: RSL First Kick
with Spencer Checketts & Trey Fitz-Gerald - KALL 700 Sports from 7:00-8:00 p.m. MT
Fridays: GM Garth Lagerwey
- 1280 The Zone on "Monson and Graham" at 2:30 p.m. MT
Pair of U.S. Soccer Affairs & Trio of Concerts Highlight Future Rio Tinto Stadium Events
While Real Salt Lake has kicked off its 2009 season at Rio Tinto Stadium, there's much more coming to the state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue in Sandy this spring and summer! In addition to RSL's full slate of MLS contests and the 2009 MLS All-Star Game on July 29, the following world-class soccer matches and concerts have been added to Rio Tinto Stadium's bill in the upcoming months:
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Saturday, May 9:
Eagles' Long Road Out of Eden
tour (last North American tour stop) - 8:00 p.m. MT
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Saturday, May 23:
U.S. Women's National Team
v. Japan - 4:00 p.m. MT
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Saturday, May 30:
CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009
tour featuring REO Speedwagon, Styx, and .38 Special - 7:00 p.m. MT
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Thursday, July 23:
Kenny Chesney's "Sun City Carnival"
tour - 5:30 p.m. MT
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Saturday, Sept. 5:
U.S. Men's National Team
v. El Salvador in World Cup Qualifying - 5:30 p.m. MT
Tickets for the Eagles ($50-$175), the CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' tour ($13.50-$75), and Kenny Chesney ($29-$125) shows are now available in addition to seats for the U.S. Women's National Team contest (starting at $18) , with fans able to purchase seats for each of these events currently online at www.RioTintoStadium.com, over the phone at 888-4RSLTIX (888-477-5849), or in person at the Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office, Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. MT.
For more information on these matches and concerts - and to keep an eye out for future events taking place at Utah's new world-class entertainment venue - please visit www.RioTintoStadium.com.
