For the first time, for the last time, again: The Clint Mathis hat trick

Carson, CA — Real Salt Lake traded veteran MF Clint Mathis to the LA Galaxy in the recent SuperDraft-day trade. The move is a hat trick of sorts. It marks Clint’s third appearance on Los Angeles’ roster. His first stint was in …

RSL adds a Costa Rican/Swiss blend to its lineup

Jason Kreis has an eye for international talent. RSL borrows a Costa Rican forward from Swiss FC Sion. The 27 year old forward will bring a new flavor to RSL’s Cup winning roster.

Team ThirtyTwo

Check out Team Thirtytwo.  Featuring: JP Walker (whom I, on a few occasions followed around on my skateboard in Farmington Utah), Simon Chamberlain, Markku Koski, Marie-France Roy, Chris Bradshaw, Jon Kooley, Nima Jalali, Scott Stevens, Joe Sexton, Chris Grenier, Johnny Miller.. 

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RSL shows off its bling!

Real Salt Lake hosted a party at Rio Tinto Stadium Tuesday evening. Some crazy guy on the field kept yelling about a 12th man. He pole danced with a scarf. True story. Dave Checketts can vouch for it. Ask him if you don’t believe me.

Real Salt Lake is the MLS ‘09 CHAMPION!

Real Salt Lake defeated David Beckham and the Galaxy to win MLS Cup ‘09. The boys from Salt Lake entered the playoffs from the 8th and final spot. They defeated the defending champs, the Columbus Crew in a best of two games, goal aggregate series. They took the Eastern Conference Championship away from the Chicago …

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Category: Real Salt Lake

Repeat performance anxiety: The Miley Cyrus story

Posted 15 Apr 2010 in Futbol, Real Salt Lake

You remember vividly how the 2009 MLS Season/Cup ended. The dramatic shootout. The final shot — Robbie Russell’s worm-burner just inside the left post. You remember the confetti. The cheering. You watched as the players rushed to Russell, creating a dog-pile. A trainer, sprinting, still carrying bags, fell flat on his face (watch the video …

For the first time, for the last time, again: The Clint Mathis hat trick

Posted 24 Mar 2010 in Futbol, Real Salt Lake, Slider

Carson, CA — Real Salt Lake traded veteran MF Clint Mathis to the LA Galaxy in the recent SuperDraft-day trade. The move is a hat trick of sorts. It marks Clint’s third appearance on Los Angeles’ roster. His first stint was in …

RSL adds a Costa Rican/Swiss blend to its lineup

Posted 15 Mar 2010 in Real Salt Lake, Slider

Jason Kreis has an eye for international talent. RSL borrows a Costa Rican forward from Swiss FC Sion. The 27 year old forward will bring a new flavor to RSL’s Cup winning roster.

FW Abe Thompson added to RSL roster

Posted 15 Dec 2009 in Futbol, Major League Soccer, Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake lost backup goalkeep Chris Seitz to the Philadelphia Union (the MLS’ 16th team), and they lost Yura Movsisyan to the Danish Superliga. I know…its an oxymoron…Danish+Superliga. (Average attendance at a Superliga match is 8814…super!)

Hopefully for RSL fans …

Jason Kreis’ message to the RSL Nation

Posted 15 Dec 2009 in Futbol, Major League Soccer, Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake’s head coach Jason Kreis prepared the following message for RSL fans everywhere.

RSL shows off its bling!

Posted 25 Nov 2009 in Futbol, Major League Soccer, Real Salt Lake, Slider

Real Salt Lake hosted a party at Rio Tinto Stadium Tuesday evening. Some crazy guy on the field kept yelling about a 12th man. He pole danced with a scarf. True story. Dave Checketts can vouch for it. Ask him if you don’t believe me.

Real Salt Lake is the MLS ‘09 CHAMPION!

Posted 23 Nov 2009 in Futbol, Major League Soccer, Real Salt Lake, Slider

Real Salt Lake defeated David Beckham and the Galaxy to win MLS Cup ‘09. The boys from Salt Lake entered the playoffs from the 8th and final spot. They defeated the defending champs, the Columbus Crew in a best of two games, goal aggregate series. They took the Eastern Conference Championship away from the Chicago …

The matchup examined; RSL vs Galaxy for MLS Cup ‘09

Posted 19 Nov 2009 in Futbol, Real Salt Lake

Seattle, WA — Sunday, November 22nd the Eastern Conference Champions Real Salt Lake take on the Western Conference Champs the Los Angelos Galaxy for MLS Cup 2009. The teams approach the final from opposite ends of the universe. RSL struggled to make the playoffs, finishing the …

Real Salt Lake takes Eastern Conference Championship!

Posted 15 Nov 2009 in Real Salt Lake

Toyota Park — The match between Real Salt Lake and the Chicago Fire lasted 2 hours and 48 minutes. It involved 32 shots (14 of them on goal), 31 fouls (23 belonged to RSL – 4 of which resulted in yellows), and 14 saves. It required …

New development in RSL’s future

Posted 11 Nov 2009 in Real Salt Lake

Bridgeview, Illinois — Real Salt Lake owner Dave Checketts must be walking with an extra spring in his Rockports. His team is poised to attend the MLS Cup for the first time in franchise history. RSL needs only to beat the Chicago Fire Saturday, November 14th to move on to the final. That prospect can …