Real Salt Lake: Cordoba primed for first start -> Deseret News/James Edward
This figures to be the weekend Matias Cordoba finally makes his long-awaited starting debut for Real Salt Lake.
The RSL Show: Episode 51 - The Life Happens Edition -> AYL Soccer
RSL looks to add some German structure to the midfield -> Heretic Report
Sandy officials: RSL stadium won't be ready for projected October opener -> Deseret News/Rebecca Palmer
The $110 million Real Soccer Stadium will host its first game Oct. 9, but city officials and project management say the structure won't be completely finished in time.
Real Salt Lake's stadium won't be ready on time -> The Salt Lake Tribune/The Associated Press
Xango Cup 2008 -> Behind the Shield
Real Salt Lake today announced that the team will be bringing in reigning Mexican Clausura champion, Santos Laguna.
RSL look to break out vs. Chivas USA -> MLSNet/MLSnet.com Staff
Because we were unable to get a daily update posted yesterday, we have added links from news posted yesterday to the bottom of this update. We'll look to provide more updates today as they become available. (Red indicates recent update)
Friday, June 13, 2008
Daily Update: Friday June 13, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Daily Update: June 1, 2008
Real Salt Lake: RSL shakes off blues versus Earthquakes -> Deseret News/James Edward
"I think there was quite a few players, myself included, that wanted to feel sorry for ourselves at that point," said RSL coach Jason Kreis. The moping seemed to last until halftime, but when the players finally got over the early letdown the rout was on. Spurred on by a fantastic performance from second-half substitute Robbie Findley, RSL dominated the rest of the way en route to a 3-1 victory over San Jose in front of 15,977 fans at Rice-Eccles Stadium
Findley's play the difference for RSL Saturday -> Deseret News/Michael Black
He really energized us from the first moment he came on," said RSL coach Jason Kreis. "I thought he was bright and sharp. He has been playing particularly well in the training sessions for the past few weeks. Really, I felt like for a while it was just a matter of time until Robbie puts his best foot forward and tonight he did that."
Real Salt Lake: Players are 'better spaced,' RSL coach says of defense -> Deseret News/James Edward
"The players seem to be better connected, better spaced, we weren't so strung out from top to bottom," said RSL coach Jason Kreis. "I think that we're learning."
San Jose at RSL Player Grades -> DesNews Blog/James Edward
Javier Morales (8) -- The only thing that prevented him from a higher grade was missing a third minute penalty kick, and seemingly pouting about it for about a half hour. He was outstanding in the second half though with a goal and an assist.
RSL: Still unbeaten at home -> Salt Lake Tribune/Michael C. Lewis
"Quite frankly, I thought we were miserable in the first half," coach Jason Kreis said. "Very, very disappointed, because I thought we were going to see 90 minutes of quality soccer tonight. . . . So at halftime, we challenged them quite a bit, and I was very, very proud to see the way they came out and reacted to that challenge in the second half."
RSL roster heating it up -> Ogden Standard Examiner/Jasen Asay
"He has been playing particularly well in the training sessions for the past few weeks so really I felt like, for a while, that it was just a matter of time until Robbie puts his best foot forward and tonight he did that," said RSL coach Jason Kreis.
Real Salt Lake roll past San Jose -> MLSNet/John Coon
Findley came on for starting forward Fabian Espindola in the 45th minute and immediately torched the San Jose Earthquakes -- scoring one second-half goal and setting up another to propel RSL to a 3-1 victory at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday evening.
Quakes lose in Salt Lake City -> San Francisco Chronicle
Robbie Findley scored in the 48th minute and assisted Javier Morales' goal 12 minutes later, leading Real Salt Lake to a 3-1 victory over the Earthquakes on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.
Quakes routed by Real Salt Lake -> Monterey Herald/Andrew Aragon
The Quakes were lethargic on offense, managing just two shots on goal in a demoralizing 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake in front of 15,977 fans at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The loss dropped the expansion Quakes to 2-6-1, and robbed them of a chance to crawl out of the basement in the Major League Soccer Western Conference standings.
Match Photos: Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes -> AYL Soccer/Chris Nicholl
Match Report: RSL 3 San Jose 1 -> AYL soccer/Aaron Bentley
There's No Place Like Home -> RSLBoz
Monday, May 19, 2008
Daily Update: Monday May 19, 2008
With a lack of news in the Real Salt Lake world this morning, this update has a theme:
OBTCz - Back to the Future -> AYL Soccet/Jacob Hart
Why, a defensive clearance that doesn't make it out of the 18-yard-box because it was played directly to the feet of an opposing forward? Normal. But why does Matt Behncke have long black hair? Is that Matias Behncke?
The Stack Report v. 8 -> AYL Soccer/Scott Black
After the horror show match in Denver last night, Real Salt Lake is back to a 1.0 point per game average. They had an opportunity to be at 1.375 points per game and be in first place in the Western Conference for the first time in their 3+ years of existence. That would have probably caused a rip in the universe so it was not meant to be.
Season Stats -> The Fans Scorecard
Excuse me Sir? That's what I ordered. - The Mind of Scads
When I look at the standings there is one surprise that seems to stand out. The Columbus Crew. Is there anybody else that looks at their placement thinking..."Wait a minute", that was supposed to be us!
Post cRapids thoughts -> Donk's Blog
RSL always seems to have a deer in the headlights look about them on the road. I don't know why this is and have suspicions that its because they are content to play for the draw. Really both teams didn't play that well. As some have described the nasty rivalry that is the Rocky Mountain Cup, it was a cripple fight to make South Park proud.
My Empty Cup -> RSL Boz
Could it be all of the prior seasons of disappointment that hold me back? Is it the numerous mistakes this fledgling club has made and will possibly continue to make until the right management steps in? Is it because I know they will play like beaten dogs every time they go out on the road? Is it because Jason Kreis is on thin ice, or should be but isn’t, or maybe he is but shouldn't be? Will Kreis be drowning in his own excuses much too long like Ellinger did before Uncle Dave mercifully pulled the trigger on the poor sap? Is it simply because I know it's better to remain strong, yet humble in victory, than it is to gloat?
Game 8: Rocky Mountain Disaster -> The Royal Review
RSL looked like they could finally get their act together on the road in the first half. They were able to string passes together and hold possession. The defense was shaky at times but held. However, when they were unable to get a goal to really set the tone, I got worried about what may happen in the 2nd half. Boy, was I right on that one... Anyway, a decent, but entirely pedestrian effort in the first half.
Weekend Preview: Sorting Through The Week 8 Mess -> WV Hooligan
So far, week eight in Major League Soccer has already gone off with a bang. Colorado easily handled their Rocky Mountain Cup rivals 2-0 last night. I didn’t get to see a whole lot of the game (I was busy watching The Office season finale) but what I did see was a very good performance by the Rapids and another weak road performance by Real Salt Lake.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Rocky Mountain Cup
It's that time. Time for RSL to defend their hold on the Rocky Mountain Cup. In case you forgot, here is what is at stake...
This will be the first of 3 matchups between the two rivals this season, with the other matches being on August 29 and October 25th at Colorado. The Rapids own the series advantage with 6 wins to RSL's 4 wins and two ties between them. However, RSL won the last two matches last season to finish the season 2-1-1 against the Rapids, and bring home to Salt Lake City the Rocky Mountain Cup for the first time.
(starting lineup and injury report courtesy of RSL Communications)INJURY REPORTS
RSL vs. Colorado: Three Things to Watch For -> AYL Soccer/Jeremy Horton
Failure is NOT an option -> View From the Couch
SHARE WITH US YOUR OPINION - WHO IS GOING TO WIN THIS ONE AND WHY?
Friday, May 9, 2008
Evening Update: Friday May 9, 2008
Talley traded to Chivas USA -> Deseret News/James Edward
Here's the official press release from Real Salt Lake about the Carey Talley trade that went down today.
RSL vs. Dallas: Three Things to Watch For -> AYL Soccer/Jeremy Horton
Trade helps Chivas USA fill void -> Los Angeles Times/Lisa Dillman
With two defenders out and one questionable for Sunday's game, team acquires Carey Talley from Salt Lake.
