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Kamler wins 2005 MLS U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year award

October 25, 2005 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Real Salt Lake News Release


SALT LAKE CITY (Monday, Oct. 24, 2005) - Major League Soccer today announced that Real Salt Lake MF Brian Kamler has been selected as the winner of the 2005 MLS U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year award.

"When my wife, Suzanne, and I decided to do this we didn't do it for any recognition, but to be a part of the community of Utah," said Kamler with astonishment. "I have stated this before, but the award really goes to the fans of Real Salt Lake who have raised considerable funds and donated several items for people around Utah and the hurricane victims in the Gulf."

Along with 10 years of MLS experience, Kamler brought his leadership on and off the field to the Utah community. Volunteering his time, the midfielder served as the RSL spokesperson for "Covering Kids & Families" program, which included helping educate lower income families about health care programs. In addition, Kamler visited several schools encouraging students to strive for their goals and kicked of Primary Children's Hospital literacy program reading to young patients affected by cancer as well as making personalized visits to each child's room. Kamler has also joined Utah's First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman to reach out to troubled youth through the "Power in You" program.

"Brian is very worthy of this honor and we are proud that he is being recognized," said RSL General Manager Steve Pastorino. "I am thrilled that his efforts will continue even as he transitions to his new career off the field."

The 33 year-old and his wife, Suzanne, created "Kam's Kauses", a program set up at every home game to help raise funds for local charities, including: United Way of Salt Lake, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Utah Down Syndrome Foundation, The Road Home, National Disaster Relief (Hurricane Katrina), Utah Youth Soccer Association Scholarship Program, Special Olympics, Utah Food Bank, Humane Society, Boy and Girl Scouts, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and Primary Children's Hospital.

"Brian influence is felt not only on the field, but off the field and that is what makes him the classy individual he is," said RSL Head Coach John Ellinger. "He's contributed to the team from day one, playing several different positions from the midfield to goalkeeper. I'm excited to see where he is heading within the organization and look forward to working with him."

U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Winners:

2005: Brian Kamler - Real Salt Lake

2004: Chris Henderson - Colorado Rapids

2003: Ben Olsen - D.C. United

2002: Steve Jolley - MetroStars

2001: Tim Howard - MetroStars

2000: Abdul T. Conteh - San Jose Earthquakes

PASTORINO & ELLINGER TO PERFORM LIVE WEB CHAT ON OCT. 27: Real Salt Lake General Manager Steve Pastorino and Head Coach John Ellinger will be performing a live chat on-line on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 1:00 p.m. MT. Fans interested in finding out the latest news on RSL can join in the web chat by emailing questions to sweeper@mlsnet.com.

CABRERA & GARCIA TO PERFORM POST-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION ON OCT. 28: RSL fans who purchase tickets ($15 east bleachers, $21 for premier east and $27 for VIP west) to bring a group of 10 or more to the Friday, Oct. 28 game against Chivas USA will receive a special invitation for a post-game autograph session featuring RSL and Guatemalan National Team DF Gustavo Cabrera, and Chivas USA and Mexican National Team MF Juan Pablo Garcia at the south end of the field at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Friday, Oct. 28. Tickets must be purchased through Real Salt Lake's office prior to 12 p.m. on Friday, October 28. Fans can purchase group tickets by calling Real Salt Lake at (866) 9-SOCCER or visit www.RealSaltLake.com for more details.

VOTE FOR THE SIERRA MIST GOAL OF THE YEAR WINNER: Voting for the 2005 Sierra Mist Goal of the Year is underway and RSL is represented with six nominees, three from MF Clint Mathis, two from FW Jason Kreis and one from MF Andy Williams. Fans have the opportunity to vote for the most spectacular goal of the year from a total of 40 nominees, which include all 28 weekly winners of the Sierra Mist Goal of the Week plus 12 additional goals by logging onto to the MLS website at www.mlsnet.com/MLS/mls/events/mls_cup/2005/awards/sierra_mist/goty/. Below are the RSL players with goal of the week nominees:

Week Player

7 FW Jason Kreis

13 FW Jason Kreis

15 MF Clint Mathis

17 MF Clint Mathis

19 MF Andy Williams

20 FW Jason Kreis

27 MF Clint Mathis

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