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May 27, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Real Salt Lake News Release


Real Salt Lake Looks to Shake Up First Road Win Saturday at San Jose

After gaining its first away point of 2009 last weekend in the nation's capital, Real Salt Lake (3-5-2, 11 pts.) will look to take the next step this Saturday, May 30, with its initial road win at the spot of its last such triumph, Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., where the Utah side will square off against the San Jose Earthquakes (1-6-2, 5 pts.). Kickoff this Saturday evening on the campus of Santa Clara University is slated for 8:30 p.m. MT for a contest that will be televised live on KUTV 2.2 Digital / Comcast 111, beginning with the America First Credit Union Pre-Game Report at 8:00 p.m. Fans can also follow the action live via RSL's official radio partners: KALL 700 Sports (America First Credit Union Pre-Game Report begins at 7:30 p.m.) and KE BUENA 1600-AM.

As was the case matching up against D.C. United last week, Real Salt Lake will have a chance to eclipse the .500 mark all-time against an MLS opponent, the all-time series standing at 2-2-3 leading up to Saturday's contest. Real Salt Lake held the upper hand against the renewed version of the Earthquakes upon their return to Major League Soccer last season, the Utah squad going 2-0-1 in its regular season meetings in 2008 and tacking on another win during Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying play. Last year's ledger included a gutsy 3-2 win at Buck Shaw Stadium on Sept. 27 which marked RSL's last road win in regular season play (0-4-3 since).

MF Jean Alexandre Hits the Field for Haiti

Real Salt Lake MF Jean Alexandre made his return to international soccer last Saturday, coming off the bench to play 25 minutes for the Haitian National Team in its 2-2 draw against Jamaica in a friendly match contested at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The RSL rookie nearly gave the Grenadiers the lead late in the match, only to see his 90th minute effort saved to keep the scoreline even. The friendly appearance was Alexandre's fourth for the Haitian senior team - and his first since last August - and should help pave the way for future appearances on behalf of Haiti during this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup.

RSL Introduces "Fireworks Frenzy" and "Comboleto" 3-Game Ticket Packs

Real Salt Lake has introduced a pair of three-game ticket packages that will save valuable dollars for Major League Soccer's greatest fans at Rio Tinto Stadium during the upcoming summer months. The new "Fireworks Frenzy" pack will feature seats to all three of the games at RSL's new Sandy home featuring post-game fireworks extravaganzas across the next six weeks, while the "Comboleto" pack will include the 2009 MLS All-Star Game and matches against current conference leaders Chivas USA and Chicago Fire. These two tremendous 3-game packs are now available for purchase by phone at 800-838-3380 or online at www.RioTintoStadium.com. Please note that a $5 service fee will be added to all orders.

"Fireworks Frenzy 3-Pack" - $39 for North Goal / $54 for Lower Sideline

Saturday, June 6 v. Colorado Rapids - "Charity Begins at Home" night, presented by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 3 v. San Jose Earthquakes - annual Independence Day match, presented by Les Olson Company - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 24 v. FC Dallas - annual Pioneer Day game - 8:00 p.m.

"Comboleto 3-Pack" - $51 for North Goal / $82 for Lower Sideline

Wednesday July 29 - 2009 MLS All-Star Game v. Everton FC - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 26 v. Chivas USA, presented by PEPSI - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 12 v. Chicago Fire, presented by NAPA - 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for 2009 MLS All-Star Game v. Everton FC Now on Sale

Major League Soccer and Rio Tinto Stadium are proud to have English Premier League side and current FA Cup finalists, Everton FC, on board to face the MLS All-Stars in the 2009 MLS All-Star Game at Rio Tinto Stadium, the home of Real Salt Lake, on Wednesday, July 29 (live on ESPN2 and TeleFutura at 7:30 p.m. MT). This midseason showcase will continue the theme of "MLS Takes on the World," a format in which the MLS All-Star team has gone 5-0 in against international club opposition since 2003.

Tickets to the 2009 MLS All-Star Game are now on sale to the public, with prices starting at $35 (North Goal, South Goal and Upper Deck), and continuing at $45 (Corner Flag), $60 (Lower Sidelines), $105 (Front Row and Midfield) and $200 (Club Seats). All Real Salt Lake season ticket holders are assured of their current seats for the 2009 MLS All-Star Game. To purchase tickets for this summer's biggest sporting event, please visit www.RioTintoStadium.com, call 800-838-3380, or visit the Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office, open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Online Balloting for 2009 MLS All-Star Game now Live

Major League Soccer fans can go online to the League's official web site, www.MLSnet.com, to select the 11 players they would like to see take on English Premier League club Everton FC in the 2009 MLS All-Star Game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Wednesday, July 29. A dozen players for each of Major League Soccer's 15 clubs are on the ballot this year, with Real Salt Lake's contingent headed by leading scorer Robbie Findley, Argentine playmaker Javier Morales, veteran midfielder Clint Mathis, captain Kyle Beckerman, and Colombian defender Jamison Olave.

Fans can vote for the All-Star First XI online by selecting one goalkeeper, three defenders, five midfielders, and two forwards. Fans can vote up to 10 times per day. The online fan balloting program, which concludes on Monday, July 6, will comprise 25 percent of the total vote for the All-Star First XI, with coaches and general managers, players, and media each holding 25 percent of the vote.

RSL on the Air: Young Chevrolet in Layton Next Stop for Rocky Mountain Chevy Dealers RSL Coach's Corner next Tuesday

RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis will be joining KALL 700 Sports hosts Bill Riley & Spencer Checketts next Tuesday, June 2, at Young Chevrolet Company in Layton (645 N. Main Street) for the weekly edition of the Rocky Mountain Chevy Dealers RSL Coach's Corner from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT. As always, fans are encouraged to take advantage of the weekly opportunity to catch the Coach's Corner show to get all of the RSL insight in person, but supporters that can't make it to Layton are welcome to chime in by calling 877-353-0700 or by texting 29909.

In addition to the weekly hour on Tuesday with "Coach K," Real Salt Lake personalities will be taking to the radio airwaves every week during the 2009 season, as the team's radio home, KALL 700 Sports, and 1280 The Zone will welcome RSL players and coaches to their studios to give fans the scoop on the Claret-and-Cobalt every weekday:

Mondays: "Wingin' It" with Chris Wingert - KALL 700 Sports' Bill & Spence Show at 4:40 p.m. MT

Tuesdays: Rocky Mountain Chevy Dealers RSL Coach's Corner with Jason Kreis - KALL 700 Sports from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT

Wednesdays: GM Garth Lagerwey - KALL 700 Sports' Bill & Spence Show at 4:20 p.m. MT

Thursdays: RSL First Kick with Spencer Checketts & Trey Fitz-Gerald - KALL 700 Sports from 7:00-8:00 p.m. MT

Fridays: GM Garth Lagerwey - 1280 The Zone on "Monson and Graham" at 2:30 p.m. MT

Sign up Now for RSL 3-v-3 Tournament & Summer Youth Soccer Camps

Real Salt Lake continues to collect registrants for both the RSL 3-v-3 Soccer Tournament and this summer's RSL Youth Camps series.

The RSL 3-v-3 Tournament will be held across the weekend of June 26-27 at Mt. Jordan Middle School (9360 S. 300 East in Sandy). Boys and girls teams (U-8, U-9 through U-18 recreational & competitive) and male and female Open and Over-30 squads entering the tournament are guaranteed to play at least four matches over the weekend, with the finals in each group set to take place on Rio Tinto Stadium's east lawn as part of the Carnival Real festival prior to RSL's match against Toronto FC. Real Salt Lake is offering a special deal to teams that sign up for the tournament at the Rocky Mountain Chevy Dealers RSL Coach's Corner every Tuesday leading up to the tournament, with each team registering in person receiving $10 off the registration fee (check in with www.RSLtotheCore.com throughout the week to see where each week's RSL Coach's Corner will be located). The registration deadline for the RSL 3-v-3 Tournament is Sunday, June 14.

Meanwhile, the 2009 RSL Youth Camps - focusing on developing skills for children ages 4-18 playing at all levels of the sport - are slated to take place in eight cities across the northern half of the Beehive State from June through August:

June 15-19 Centerville Centerville Community Park (1350 N. 400 West)

June 22-26 Brigham City Box Elder Middle School (18 S. 500 East)

July 6-10 West Jordan West Jordan Soccer Complex, Fields B & C (4000 W. 7800 South)

July 13-17 SLC-East Churchill Junior High (3450 E. Oakview Drive)

July 20-24 Tooele Deseret Peak Soccer Fields (2930 W. Highway 112)

July 27-31 Sandy Lone Peak Park (10140 S. 700 East)

Aug. 3-7 Logan/Hyde Park Cedar Ridge Middle School (65 N. 200 West in Hyde Park)

Aug. 10-14 Provo Sertoma Park (400 E. 2400 North)

For more information on both the RSL 3-v-3 Soccer Tournament and RSL Youth Camps, including registration instructions for each event, head to the "Youth Soccer" menu at www.RealSaltLake.com or contact RSL Director of Youth Camps Rob Karas at 801-819-9061 or rkaras@RealSaltLake.com.

Half-zip Jackets in Full Effect this Week at RSL Team Store

With the June 6th Rocky Mountain Cup rivalry game against the Colorado Rapids less than two weeks away, there is no better time to stock up on your RSL attire. This week at Rio Tinto Stadium, the Real Salt Lake Team Store will help in your efforts to gear up by offering its "Item of the Week" special, an RSL/adidas half zip jacket, on sale for only $50, giving fans a savings of $20. Also, don't miss "Real Hours" this Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m., when RSL die-hards can pick up the official 2009 RSL Media Guide for only $10, giving fans the chance to have all player bios, team stats and RSL history - in addition to the ability to win any RSL trivia contest - at their fingertips.

To get a closer look at this week's special items, make sure to check RSL's Behind the Shield blog, located at www.RSLtotheCore.com, and keep following up throughout the week to see when new merchandise will be hitting the shelves. To take advantage of the store's weekly deals and to see the full range of officially licensed RSL gear, drop by the RSL Team Store during regular business hours: Monday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. MT. For more information on the Real Salt Lake Team Store - including $10 shipping, phone orders, autographed and personalized merchandise, and how you can get 25% off your purchases - call the RSL Merchandise Hotline at 801-727-2888.

CAN'T STOP ROCKIN 2009 Tour Rolls into Rio Tinto Stadium this Saturday, May 30, 2009

Rio Tinto Stadium is proud to host the CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 Tour featuring classic rockers REO Speedwagon, Styx and .38 Special this Saturday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m. MT. Fans of these unparalleled rock legacies are guaranteed the ultimate rock experience at a fan-friendly ticket price, with tickets still available for as low as $13.50. To commemorate the first tour together since their Arch Allies tour held nine years ago, STYX and REO Speedwagon combined together to write and record their new single, "Can't Stop Rockin." Come celebrate these great classic rock bands as their tour becomes the second concert to be played at Rio Tinto Stadium, Utah's newest world-class entertainment venue.

Tickets for the CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' Tour ($13.50-$75), in addition to the June 13th Rio Tinto Stadium Monster Truck Show, featuring GRAVE DIGGER ($10-$30); all Real Salt Lake contests; the 2009 MLS All-Star Game on July 29th ($35-$200); and Kenny Chesney's "Sun City Carnival" tour stop on July 23rd ($29-$125) are now on sale and can be purchased via one of three ways: online at www.RioTintoStadium.com, over the phone at (888) 477-5849, or in person at the Stadium's east-side ticket windows every Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 30: CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 tour featuring REO Speedwagon, Styx, and .38 Special - 7:00 p.m. MT

Saturday, June 13: Rio Tinto Stadium Monster Truck Show, featuring GRAVE DIGGER - TWO SHOWS: 2:00 p.m. (day) and 7:00 p.m. (night)

Thursday, July 23: Kenny Chesney's "Sun City Carnival" tour - 5:30 p.m. MT

Wednesday, July 29: 2009 MLS All-Star Game: MLS v. Everton FC - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 5: U.S. Men's National Team v. El Salvador in World Cup Qualifying - 5:30 p.m. MT

For more information on these matches and concerts - and to keep an eye out for future events taking place at Utah's new world-class entertainment venue - please visit www.RioTintoStadium.com.

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