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Real Salt Lake Gameday Preview: Friday, July 24 v. FC Dallas

July 23, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Real Salt Lake News Release


SANDY, Utah (Thursday, July 23, 2009) - Real Salt Lake (5-7-5, 20 pts.) will return home to continue the club's Pioneer Day holiday tradition tomorrow, Friday, July 24, with an important Western Conference showdown against FC Dallas (4-8-5, 17 pts.) and a post-game fireworks extravaganza, with both being presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah. Kickoff for the team's first Pioneer Day match at Rio Tinto Stadium is set for 8:00 p.m. MT in Sandy, while broadcast coverage on KUTV 2.2. Digital / Comcast 111 will begin with the America First Credit Union Pre-match Report at 7:30 p.m. MT. Fans can also follow the action live via RSL's official radio partners: KALL 700 Sports (America First Credit Union Pre-Match Report begins at 7:00 p.m.) and "Ke Buena" 1600-AM.

Tickets for tomorrow'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 Friday morning.

Friday night's match will start this season's brief two-game series between RSL and the "Hoops," which will conclude on Sept. 26, at Pizza Hut Park. Real Salt Lake is 4-9-1 all-time against FC Dallas, but has collected all four of those wins at home en route to collecting a 4-3-1 mark in Utah, including the second-ever match contested at Rio Tinto Stadium, a 3-1 RSL triumph last Oct. 18. While Real Salt Lake coaches Jason Kreis and Jeff Cassar are plenty familiar with the FC Dallas organization, having spent the bulk of their lengthy MLS careers with the Texas side, the "Hoops" contingent has plenty of intimate knowledge of the Claret-and-Cobalt as well, as its squad includes former RSL members FW Jeff Cunningham, DF Daniel Torres, DF Kyle Davies, recently-acquired MF Atiba Harris, and assistant coach John Ellinger.

Mangia's RSLexpress Service to Deliver Dollar Dogs during Friday's Contest

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? Starting tomorrow night that scenario never has to happen again, as Real Salt Lake is proud to announce the expansion of RSLexpress, powered by Mangia, the first in-seat food delivery service available for the entire stadium. To help spread the word of its increased stadium-wide coverage, RSLexpress will be offering $1 hot dogs and free delivery during Friday's match against FC Dallas to every fan that signs up for the service prior to the contest, with each new order also entering fans into a drawing to win two tickets to the 2009 MLS All-Star Game! To take advantage of this fan-friendliest of offers, 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 Friday.

Details Regarding Friday's Post-game Fireworks Extravaganza, Presented by BCBS of Utah

Friday's post-game fireworks extravaganza, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, will begin approximately 10 minutes after the end of Friday's match. Please note that, in accordance with local safety guidelines regarding the display's firing zone, Rio Tinto Stadium officials will close the north side of the Stadium Way ring road beginning in the 75th minute of the match and will re-open the road 10 minutes following the fireworks show.

Due to this closure affecting the northwest Spanish staircase entrance, fans are encouraged to remain in the stadium briefly following the fireworks display. Vehicles parked in the Stadium's North lots including 9000 South and Monroe Way will not be able to access the pedestrian bridge from the 75th minute until the 10-minute post-display window has expired. All remaining entrances/exits will not be impacted by this temporary road closure.

Events & Activities for RSL v. FC Dallas - Friday, July 24

* Gates to Rio Tinto Stadium for the contest will open at 7:00 p.m., 60 minutes prior to the 8:00 p.m. event. Media Will Call (west side Box Office) will open at 6:00 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. * In an added effort to paint Rio Tinto Stadium Claret-and-Cobalt tomorrow night, the Real Salt Lake Team Store will continue its "Christmas in July" offer for $10 RSL/adidas scarves through the end of the contest against FC Dallas. In addition, the RSL Team Store will extend its "Real Hours" special on the RSL/adidas long-sleeve warm-up top, which will sell for $30 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. tomorrow. While at the game, fans can also stop by the "U-$20 Booth" on the stadium's east concourse (across from Section 37) to pick up all pieces of officially-licensed RSL merchandise priced under $20 - all of which will be slashed by 10% for every goal RSL puts on the board (up to a 40% discount). * The popular Carnival Real pre-game festival on the east lawn of Rio Tinto Stadium opens up at 6:00 p.m., featuring Sandy City's very own North Forty Band, playing top 40, soft-rock classics from today and yesterday, on the Carnival Stage (for more information on the band, visit www.northfortyband.com). Also this week in Carnival Real, the RSL Ticketing Department will be distributing the special-edition 2009 Real Salt Lake season ticket holder scarves. While at Carnival, fans can also visit the Cricket Western Union Booth to score sponsor goodies, sign up for the Minuteman 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 8, volunteer to become that night's Anheuser-Busch "Designated Driver of the Game," and take part in the always-fun carnival area, featuring a 3-v-3 field for pick-up play, inflatable games and more. * 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 up the festivities at 7:00 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. * Due to the post-game fireworks display, RSL's Autograph Alley will not take place on Friday evening.

* Weather forecast for kickoff: Mostly sunny and 85 degrees.

MLS Game Guide for RSL v. FC Dallas Now Available Online

Below is the link to the PDF file for the MLS Game Guide (Media Notes) in advance of tomorrow's Real Salt Lake-FC Dallas 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.

http://real.saltlake.mlsnet.com/pdf/mls/2009/gameguides/05/724rsldal.pdf

"RSL on the Air": July 24 v. FC Dallas

TV: KUTV 2.2 Digital / Comcast 111 - Coverage begins with America First Credit Union Pre-match Report at 7:30 p.m.

Radio: KALL 700 Sports (English) - Coverage begins with America First Credit Union Pre-match Report at 7:00 p.m.

"Ke Buena" AM-1600 (Spanish)

Preview Video Soundbytes - RSL v. FC Dallas

Soundbytes previewing this weekend's games - including Real Salt Lake hosting FC Dallas - are available now on the League's video FTP site from the following players and coaches:

Real Salt Lake v. FC Dallas

Real Salt Lake: Nat Borchers (English), Will Johnson (English), Javier Morales (Spanish), Chris Wingert (English)

MLS Weekly Broadcast Info - Week 19 (July 24)

FC Dallas at Real Salt Lake - KUTV 2.2 Digital, KFWD-52

Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, Utah - 8:00 p.m. MT

TV

Directv: 470

DishNet: 457

KUTV

KU BAND

Galaxy 17, Tr. 19 Lower

D/L: 12071 (H)

SR: 13.235

FEC: 3/4

*** 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.

For a complete game schedule, please visit www.MLSnet.com or www.FutbolMLS.com

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