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Real Salt Lake Gameday Preview & Game Notes: Saturday, August 15 v. Houston Dynamo

Published on August 14, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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SANDY, Utah (Friday, August 14, 2009) - Real Salt Lake (7-8-5, 26 pts.) will enter the final third of its 2009 regular season with a chance for back-to-back wins at Rio Tinto Stadium tomorrow, Saturday, August 15, in a pivotal Western Conference showdown against MLS' overall points leader, the Houston Dynamo (11-6-5, 38 pts.). Kickoff, presented by Budweiser, is set for 7:00 p.m. MT, with the nationally-televised broadcast on Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports en Español beginning with pre-game coverage at 6:30 p.m. Fans can also follow the game live via RSL's official radio partners - KALL 700 Sports (coverage beginning with the America First Credit Union Pre-Match Report at 6:00 p.m.) and "Ke Buena" 1600-AM.

Tickets for Saturday's contest are still available and can be purchased via the internet at www.RioTintoStadium.com or in person at the Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office or the RSL Team Store, both of which will open at 10:00 a.m. MT on Saturday.

Real Salt Lake nearly pulled out a rare road win when it played away to the Dynamo at Robertson Stadium in their first meeting on June 20. FW Fabian Espíndola netted what nearly proved to be the lone goal and game-winner in the 28th minute, but the visitors' staunch defensive effort cracked late when Dynamo FW Brian Ching put his head to a floating cross in the 89th minute to equalize the match 1-1. Houston is one of just two opponents that the Claret-and-Cobalt will face three times this season (along with the Colorado Rapids), with the season series set to conclude back in Houston on Sept. 19.

"RSL on the Air": August 15 v. Houston Dynamo

TV: Fox Soccer Channel / Fox Sports en Español - Pre-game coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.

Radio: KALL 700 Sports (English) - Coverage begins with America First Credit Union Pre-match Report at 6:00 p.m.

"Ke Buena" AM-1600 (Spanish)

MLS Game Guide for RSL v. Houston Dynamo Now Available Online

Below is the link to the PDF file for the MLS Game Guide (Media Notes) in advance of Saturday's Real Salt Lake-Houston Dynamo contest at Rio Tinto Stadium. If you have any problems with the link, would like the PDF sent as an attachment, or are seeking more information on the contest, please contact John Koluder in the RSL Communications Department via email at jkoluder@RealSaltLake.com.

MLS Game Guide: http://www.mlsnet.com/pdf/mls/2009/gameguides/08/815rslhou.pdf

Win Two Free Tickets to Sept. 5 World Cup Qualifier by Joining Mangia's RSLexpress Service

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? You can make that scenario a thing of the past, as Mangia has expanded RSLexpress, the first in-seat food delivery service, to all seating areas in Rio Tinto Stadium. There's even more incentive to sign up with RSLexpress on or before this Saturday's game against Houston, as Mangia will be giving away two tickets to the FIFA World Cup Qualifier on Saturday, Sept. 5 between the United States and El Salvador. To take advantage of the offer, 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 Saturday.

Budweiser Presents "Guys Night Out" for Saturday's Showdown

Real Salt Lake invites you to round up seven of your toughest friends for this Saturday's contest against Houston, as Budweiser will present "Guys Night Out" for its 7:00 p.m. showdown at Rio Tinto Stadium. Groups of eight will be able to purchase discounted East Sideline section seats for just $15 each and can enter to take part in a pre-game Tug-of-War Contest in Carnival Real, beginning at 5:00 p.m. And if that's not tough enough for you, Mixed Martial Arts legend and Utah's own Jeremy Horn will host an MMA exhibition featuring local fighters during the pre-game Carnival Real on the stadium's East Lawn, and Harley-Davidson will ride into the stadium to display some of their mean machines on the stadium's north concourse.

In addition to earning a spot in a special challenge match during halftime of Saturday's contest, the winning Tug-of-War team will also win tickets to a 15-person Premium Suite for RSL's upcoming contest against archrival and fellow MLS Cup Playoff contender Chivas USA on Wednesday, August 26. The amount of teams that can enter is limited, so to secure your spots on the rope and in the stands, contact Steve Peterson of Real Salt Lake at 801-727-2854 or speterson@RealSaltLake.com.

Events & Activities for RSL v. Houston Dynamo - Saturday, August 15

* Gates to Rio Tinto Stadium for the contest will open at 6:00 p.m., 60 minutes prior to the 7:00 p.m. event. Media Will Call (west side Box Office) will open at 5:00 p.m. for media members needing to collect day-of-game credentials and parking passes in advance of the contest. * The Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office and Ticket Will Call windows will open at 10:00 a.m. * The popular Carnival Real pre-game festival on the east lawn of Rio Tinto Stadium opens up at 5:00 p.m.. At this week's active Carnival Real, members of the RSL Jr. Loyalists club will be able to pick up their RSL Water Bottles at the Zions Bank booth, groups wanting to take part in the "Guys Night Out" Tug-of-War contest can sign up at the Xinsurance table, Utah's own Jeremy Horn will host a Mixed Martial Arts exhibition, and fans 21-and-over visiting the Anheuser-Busch booth can pick up a free scarf and sign up to be that night's "Designated Driver of the Game." As always, kids are invited to take part in the carnival area, featuring a 3-v-3 field for pick-up play, inflatable games, the Burger King Whopper-Hopper and much more! * The Real Salt Lake Team Store will continue its game day deals, featuring the RSL/adidas Half-zip Jacket ($48) through this Saturday night's contest against Houston. While at the game, fans can also stop by the popular "U-$20 Booth" on the East concourse (across from Section 37) to pick up pieces of officially-licensed RSL merchandise priced under $20 - which will be discounted a further 10% off for each RSL goal scored on the night (limit of 40% off). * Leo the Lion will be celebrating his fourth birthday at Saturday's game, and several local mascots plan to stop by Rio Tinto Stadium for the festivities. Jazz Bear (Utah Jazz), Bumble (Salt Lake Bees), Grizzbee (Utah Grizzlies), Flash Fox (Utah Flash), Cosmo (Brigham Young University), Swoop (University of Utah), and Big Blue (Utah State University) will be among the more than one dozen mascots joining Leo for the match, which will feature the annual mascot game on the field at halftime and a post-game signing appearance by the mascots at Autograph Alley under the Xinsurance awning outside the RSL Team Store. * KALL 700 Sports will be taking the America First Credit Union Pre-Match Report and Rocky Mountain Chevy Dealers Post-Game Show to the masses, with hosts Spencer Checketts and Trey Fitz-Gerald starting the festivities at 6:00 p.m. at the KALL 700 Sports booth on the northeast concourse. After the game, the duo will switch sites to Budweiser's Club Real on the second level of Rio Tinto Stadium, where all fans are welcome to join in the post-game fun and give their two cents on the match while enjoying the club's complimentary nacho bar.

Preview Video Soundbytes - RSL v. Houston Dynamo

Real Salt Lake soundbytes previewing this weekend's match-up against the Houston Dynamo are available now on the League's video FTP site from the following players and coaches:

Head Coach Jason Kreis (English), FW Fabian Espíndola (Spanish), FW Robbie Findley (English), MF Javier Morales (Spanish) & GK Nick Rimando (English)

MLS Weekly Broadcast Info - Week 22 (Saturday, August 15)

Houston Dynamo at Real Salt Lake - Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports en Español

Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, Utah - 7:00 p.m. MT

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FSC, FSE

Encrypted Satellite

*** As a reminder, throughout the 2009 Major League Soccer season, MLS Communications is offering highlights following most MLS regular season matches at the League's FTP site. Please note that these highlights are for use for news purposes only within a 48-hour news period following each game. Use of the highlights after the 48-hour news window will require permission from Major League Soccer. In addition to the highlights, player soundbytes will be available on a weekly basis. For all footage, please credit MLSnet.com.

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