RSL again can't find mix on road -> MLSnet/Ryan Bergeman
"We are in a bit of a road slump," RSL captain Kyle Beckerman said after the game. "We just can't find answers right now. The fight is there, the right attitude is there. We will keep working at it and hopefully it will come around soon."
Crew oust RSL from U.S. Open Cup -> MLSnet/Nathan Linton
an exchange of shoves ensued along with some words, after which Kovalenko tossed the ball at Ekpo, hitting him in the face. Referee Jeff Gontarek held a conference with his line judge and dismissed Kovalenko with a straight red card, sending RSL a man down.
Crew sink Salt Lake in US Open -> American Soccer News/ Jim Baird
Real Salt Lake had several opportunities to get on the board in the second half, including three solid attempts that tested Crew keeper Andy Gruenebaum. However none could beat him.
Sandy moving forward without county funds for Real stadium -> Deseret News/Rebecca Palmer
The $10 million is the last step in a $45 million public funding package for the $110 million sports stadium.
Sandy finds money for Real Salt Lake obligations -> The Salt Lake Tribune/Rosemary Winters
Sandy Economic Development Director Randy Sant presented to the City Council his "Plan B" to fulfill the city's pledge to RSL's $110 million soccer stadium
Real Salt Lake and Coldwell Banker Team Up -> OurSports Central
As part of Real Salt Lake's continuing outreach to Utah's Hispanic community, RSL is proud to announce a partnership with Coldwell Banker and Hispanic soccer "ligas" throughout the Salt Lake area to present the Coldwell Banker Summer Soccer Series.
Real Salt Lake Sees Run Towards U.S. Open Cup Ended with 2-0 Loss at Columbus -> OurSports Central
Real Salt Lake's run towards qualification for the 2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup came to a disappointing end tonight in central Ohio, as the Columbus Crew used a goal in each half to down the Utah squad 2-0
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Daily Update: Wednesday May 28, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Player Profile: Kyle Beckerman
Position: Holding Midfielder
Date of Birth: April 23, 1982 (25)
Place of Birth: Crofton, MD
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Weight: 165
Previous Clubs: Colorado Rapids, Miami Fusion
National Team Exp: United States (3 caps)
Jersey Number: #5
Current Status: Senior Roster
How Acquired: Traded from Colorado Rapids for Mehdi Ballouchi.
Personal summary: Likes to surf and play guitar. Has been spotted in the off-season in Costa Rica and other exotic locales.
Professional summary/highlights: Signed as a Project 40 member in 2000 and was then claimed by the Miami Fusion. Only played in 1 game with Miami before suffering a broken leg. Was then claimed by Colorado the next season in the dispersal draft. Started most of the games in his 6 seasons with Colorado registering 10 goals and 16 assists. Was traded in 2007 to Real Salt Lake for Mehdi Ballouchy.
Webpages/Myspace/Facebook:
Youtube/video links: Goal (versus NYRB), US MNT One-on-One (Must see), Player Profile w/ Dunseth (Must see), AYL Double Talk (with Robbie Findley)
Other links: MLS Player profile: Kyle Beckerman/MLSnet, Wikipedia Page: Kyle Beckerman/Wiki, AYL Podcast (Rocky Mountain Cup edition), AYL chat
Keepin It Real Expectations for 2008: While there are a few questions about the midfield for this season, one thing that’s for sure is that Beckerman will be in the mix. Many would argue that his natural position is as a true defensive midfielder. I like him in this role, but I’d like to see him have a little more freedom to help support the offense. He will start most if not all games, and if Talley is in the lineup he’ll push out wide, otherwise he’ll be locking down the opponent just in front of the defense.
Fans Scorecard Rating: Beckerman Rating
Interesting Fact/tidbits/quote: Played the #10 as a youth, before converting to a defensive midfielder in the MLS.
