Real Salt Lake Gameday Events: Saturday, May 14 v. Houston Dynamo, Presented by U.S. Bank
First 1,000 Kids through the Rio Tinto
Stadium Gates on U.S. Bank Kids Day to Receive a RSL Rally Towel;
Carnival Real begins at 5:00 p.m. MT in
Advance of 7:00 p.m. Kickoff
SANDY, Utah (Thursday, May 12, 2011) – Following last weekend’s emotional rollercoaster of a win over Chivas USA, Real Salt Lake (5-1-0, 15 pts. – 2nd in West) will look to begin life without playmaker Javier Morales on a winning note this Saturday, May 14 when the Houston Dynamo (3-3-3, 12 pts. – 4th in East) visit Sandy. As part of the U.S. Bank Kids Day festivities at Rio Tinto Stadium, the first 1,000 children through the gates for the 7:00 p.m. MT kickoff in Sandy will receive a Real Salt Lake Rally Towel, courtesy of U.S. Bank.
Tickets for Saturday’s showdown remain available and can be purchased online at www.RealSaltLake.com or in person at the Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Friday and beginning at 9:00 a.m. on game day.
Real Salt Lake will again count on its devoted fans to help the Claret-and-Cobalt uphold their MLS-record 28-match home undefeated streak in regular season play, with Saturday’s fixture coming nearly two years to the day since the squad’s last MLS home loss (May 16, 2009 v. Kansas City, 0-2 L). Currently in the midst of a stretch of four out of five games at Rio Tinto Stadium, Real Salt Lake will look to take advantage of its “home cookin’” on Saturday to leap to the top of the Western Conference standings, with the Utah side sitting just two points behind the L.A. Galaxy despite having five games in hand on the SoCal side.
U.S. Bank Kids
Day Celebration Starts in Carnival Real at 5:00 p.m.
Fans and families are encouraged to arrive early for Saturday’s match against the Dynamo, as good times and giveaways will be in ample supply during the Kids Day edition of the Carnival Real pre-game festival on the East Lawn of Rio Tinto Stadium, beginning two hours before kickoff at 5:00 p.m. MT. Saturday’sCarnival Real festival will feature music from Sandy’s own “School of Rock” band and the U.S. Bank “Kids Clinic” in addition to booths and displays hosted by several of RSL’s partners, including:
Budweiser, Burger King (“Whopper Hopper” inflatable and Prize Wheel), Check City, Kentucky Fried Chicken (“Chuckin’ for Chicken”), Choice Humanitarian, Mountain America Credit Union (“Accuracy Kick” challenge), Real Salt Lake Youth Camp (enrollment for summer soccer program), State Farm Insurance, Utah Department of Public Safety, Wasatch Property (“Real Nation” sign-up) and XanGo (free samples).
When gates at Rio Tinto Stadium open to the masses at 6:00 p.m., fans will also have the chance to visit the Comcast and Utah Department of Public Safety (“Responsibility Has Its Rewards” sign-up) booths located on the Stadium’s North Concourse. On the Northeast Concourse, fans can interact with hosts Spencer Checketts and Trey Fitz-Gerald during the ESPN 700 Pre-game Showand visit the RSL 2011 Season Ticket Headquarters booth to ensure their spot at Rio Tinto Stadium for the rest of this season’s exciting slate of matches.
RSL Team Store
Gets You Ready for Saturday’s Gameday with Live Remote of ESPN 700’s “Bill
& Spence” Show on Friday
The RSL Team Store at Rio Tinto Stadium wants to make sure every RSL fan is properly outfitted to cheer on the Claret-and-Cobalt for this Saturday’s match-up with Houston, which is why the store is bringing back its “Mix-and-Match” special, featuring any four RSL hats and scarves for just $80!
Fans are invited to start their gameday preparations early this Friday afternoon from 2:00-6:00 p.m., when the RSL Team Store will again host a live remote of Utah’s #1-rated sports talk program, ESPN 700’s “Bill & Spence” Show! During the live broadcast, fans will be able to take care of this week’s “show specials” in the store – a RSL Size 5 replica soccer ball for $10 and the RSL “Call-Up” jerseys for just $30!
While in the RSL Team Store, don’t forget to ask how you can become a member of their new “Starting XI”program. The ticketing and merchandise promotion includes 10 sideline section ticket vouchers, a personalized, away (white) RSL short-sleeved jersey in any size (men’s, women’s, or children’s), a discount card good for 11% off all future purchases at the RSL Team Store and more, all for $250.
Fans wishing to receive more information on the new Starting XI program or any other Claret-and Cobalt-merchandise needs are encouraged to dial the RSL Team Store Hotline at801-727-2888, or visit the store in-person during regular business hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MT, Monday-Saturday.
Miss the Lines,
Not the Moment with RSLexpress!
The best way to “get your snack on” at this Saturday’s game against the Houston Dynamo at Rio Tinto Stadium is through the RSLexpress in-seat delivery service, powered byMangia. Mangia is making your life easier by offering a quick and convenient way for you to get your food – there’s no need to waste time in lines and you won’t have to wait until halftime anymore!
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Eagle
Scout Kyle Jones is Recognized as Saturday’s RSL/American Express “Hero Among
Us”
Real Salt Lake and American Express are proud to recognize Pleasant Grove resident Kyle Jones as this Saturday’s recipient of the “Heroes Among Us” honor. Jones was only 13 years old when he found his mother unconscious in the backyard, and would quickly call 9-1-1 before telling his sister to wait in the front of the house to direct paramedics to the backyard when they arrived. Kyle, who learned life-saving techniques as a member of the Boy Scouts, then began to administer CPR on his mother until paramedics arrived on the scene six minutes later.
Despite Kyle’s and the first responders’ best efforts, sadly, Kyle’s mother passed away, but the 9-1-1 dispatch team, paramedics, and detectives all noted Kyle’s composure and bravery in the midst of the harrowing incident. Harkening back to previous lessons learned as a scout, Jones said, "Even though I wasn't able to save my mom's life, I felt like I had done all that I could. The scouting motto is 'Be prepared,' and I felt like I was prepared."
For his preparedness, courage, and collectedness in the most trying of circumstances, RSL and American Express proudly recognize Kyle Jones as a “Hero Among Us.”
For more information on the Real Salt Lake/American Express “Heroes Among Us” program, including details on how to nominate candidates for the 2011 season and biographies of previous recipients, visit the “Heroes Among Us” page under the “Community” section of www.RealSaltLake.com. In addition, candidate submissions can be returned via email to heroesamongus@RealSaltLake.com, fax to 801-727-1469, or mail to the address below:
Rio Tinto Stadium
Attn: Heroes Among Us/Shannon Stearns
9526 State Street
Sandy, Utah 84070
Saturday’s
Group & Guest Recognitions
- OhMyCrafts.com “Mom of the Match” – Janae Tanner
- Mountain America Credit Union “Dream Team” – AYSO 126 (Cottonwood Heights)
- Ball Kids – AYSO 343 (West Weber)
- RSL/American Express “Hero Among Us” – Kyle Jones
- U.S. Bank “Little Leo” of the Game – Jackson Pagel
- RSL “Goal Gong” Ringer – U.S. Bank’s Brenda Muñoz
- U.S. Bank Kid Beat Reporter – Brennan Money
- U.S. Bank Kid P.A. Announcer – Asa Jackson
- Pre-game Coin Toss – U.S. Bank’s Derek Bumrungsiri
- Pre-game Verizon Wireless “Parade of Kings” participants – Saratoga Springs Royal Court (Ashley Ottosen, Nicole Calder, Jazmin Montero), AYSO 434 – West Weber, AYSO 126 – Cottonwood Heights, Impact United, Saratoga Springs Recreation, FC Boise, Park City Recreation, Choice Humanitarian
- Recognized Groups: Saratoga Springs Royal Court, AYSO 434 (West Weber), AYSO 126 (Cottonwood Heights), Impact United, Saratoga Springs Recreation, FC Boise, Park City Recreation, Choice Humanitarian, Sun Products, Hobble Creek Storm
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