Wingert and the U.S National Team

So some quick news here about RSL.
RSL defender Chris Wingert has been selected to practice with the U.S. Mens National team in preparations for their World Cup Qualifying round. The U.S. Mens team is going to be playing Sweeden on January 24th to get ready for their opening game of the qualifying round against Mexico on February 11th.
Wingert has been an excellent player for RSL, and played in 29 games this season. He has been siolid on the back line, and his leadership has been present as Real become known as a team of defense (something that has been undeard of here in Salt Lake City). This is a great chance for him to show Bob Bradley (the U.S. coach) what he can do on the field. Hopefully, we will be able to see him in action.
You can tune into the game on the 24th, which will be televised on Fox Soccer Channel, at 6:30 pm Mountain Time.

U.S. vs. Mexico in Columbus

Last night at www.ussoccer.com, which is the website for the U.S. National team, it was reported that for the 4th year in a row, the U.S vs. Mexico match will be held at Crew Stadium, home of the Columbus crew.  

This is a bummer for those of us who were thinking that the game would be here in Salt Lake City, but the rumors did not turn out to be true.

However, let us all root for the U.S.A. wherever we will be watching, so that we can compete in South Africa in 2010

U.S Rumors

Last Thursday, I was out doing some Christmas shopping for my wife and mom at the new Real team store at Rio Tinto Stadium.  While I was there, the staff mentioned to me that the U.S. Mens National team would be playing Mexico in Salt Lake City.  Well, I have been  searching and searching for any answers to this rumor.

On goal.com, it has been reported that the U.S will be playing Mexico in a World Cup qualifier (this is the final round of qualifying) on February 11, 2009.  I will keep you all posted when I hear a conformation on this game.  

If any of you guys are interested in tickets to this potential game, or any Real Salt Lake game this upcoming season, let me know and I can assist you in getting those tickets.

Greetings From the Champions League

RSL players Chris Seitz and Tony Beltran watching Chelsea play against CFR Cluj in a Champions League match on Tuesday.  They will play the Chelsea Reserves today.

RSL Generation Adidas

Right now, an MLS select team of players from the generation adidas program are over in Europe playing some reserve squads in a pre-season tour.  

Some of our own RSL players are on that squad, and they played their first game on Monday.  They played against the Reading reserves, a squad from England, and they lost 1-0.  

RSL players Chris Seitz, Tony Beltran, and Alex Nimo all started for this squad.  

Their next match will be against the Chelsea Reserves.

Season Countdown

Coming January 10th, to remember the great season that Real Salt Lake had, and to get us ready to the 2009 campaign, I will be counting down the 10 most memorable RSL games of the season.  

These are not necessarily the best games Real played, but they were the most memorable to me.

What were some memorable games for you guys?  Be thinking about it, and let me know what you think of the games that I have selected.  See you on the 10th.

As more RSL news comes in, I will continue to keep you updated.

SEASON OPENER ANNOUNCED!!!

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APRIL 2, 2009

Well, today the MLS announced the Opening Kick 2009, as well as when each team would be having their home openers.  First, I will let you know the info about RSL, and then we will get into some match-ups that will be worth watching.

The opening weekend for the MLS is March 19-22.  This is one week earlier than it was last year, as the league is hoping to better manage the schedule, especially in the year before the world cup when their will be a lot of international games this summer.  Due to the fact that Seattle is joining the league this year, RSL is going to have a bye week during week one.  I am so disappointed, but hopefully the team can use that week to prepare so that we can start the season off with a victory.

For the second week, Real will open its season on the road, but no information was given on who we will be playing.

In the third week, RSL will have its home opener at Rio Tinto Stadium.  This match will be April 2, 2009.  This is on a Thursday, and will be the MLS Primetime Thursday match-up on ESPN2.  We will be hosting the defending MLS champions Columbus Crew for this match, and it should be a good one.  What a better way than to have your home opener on National television.

Check back later this week for some more team news and for my plans to count down til MLS starts in 2009.