REAL SALT LAKE GAMEDAY EVENTS: SATURDAY, MAY 28 v. SEATTLE
Carnival Real Begins on Rio Tinto
Stadium East Lawn at 5:00 p.m. MT in Advance of 7:00 p.m. Kickoff in Sandy
SANDY, Utah (Friday, May 27, 2011) – An active week off the field for Real Salt Lake(5-1-2, 17 pts. – 3rd in West) will culminate tomorrow, Saturday, May 28, when the Claret-and-Cobalt return to the Rio Tinto Stadium pitch to take on Seattle Sounders FC (4-4-5, 13 pts. – T-3rd in West) for a 7:00 p.m. MT kickoff. Tickets for Saturday’s contest remain available and can be purchased online at www.RealSaltLake.com or in person at the Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office beginning at 10:00 a.m. on gameday.
Saturday’s
Festivities begin with Carnival Real at 5:00 p.m.
Fans and families are encouraged to arrive early for Saturday’s match, as good times and giveaways will be in ample supply during 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 DJ’ed by KBEE 98.7 in addition to booths and displays hosted by several of RSL’s partners, including:
Burger King (“Whopper Hopper” inflatable and Prize Wheel), Check City, KBEE 98.7, Ford (interactive trailer), Kentucky Fried Chicken (“Chuckin’ for Chicken” game), Mountain America Credit Union (“Accuracy Kick” challenge), Real Salt Lake Youth Camps, SportClips, State Farm Insurance, 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 have the chance to visit the Utah Department of Public Safety (“Responsibility Has Its Rewards” sign-up) booth located on the Stadium’s North Concourse. On the Northeast Concourse, fans can interact with ESPN 700 hosts Spencer Warne and Trey Fitz-Gerald during the ESPN 700 Pre-game Show, visit the Comcast booth and check out the Ford automotive display. Also in the northeast concourse, current RSL Season Ticket Holders will be able to pick up their STH ID card outside of the RSL Team Store, while future RSL “Fans for Life” can ensure their spot at Rio Tinto Stadium for the rest of this season’s exciting slate of matchesby visitingthe RSL Ticketing booth.
RSL Team Store
Offering Performance T-Shirt Special for Saturday’s Game
The RSL Team Store at Rio Tinto Stadium has never been known to shirk their responsibility of keeping the RSL faithful properly attired, and this week is no exception! The current “special of the week” leading up to Saturday’s showdown with Seattle features any RSL Adult Performance T-Shirt for just $25, allowing fans to pick up a short-sleeved tee for the summer and grab a long-sleeved shirt to wear until the summer weather actually shows up!
Fans are invited to start their gameday preparations early on 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 once again pick up one of the Team Store’s most popular items, the RSL “Warface” mask for $30!
Fans wishing to receive more information on the RSL Team Store’s new Starting XI membership 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. Please note that the RSL Team Store will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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Saturday’s
RSL/American Express “Heroes Among Us” Award Honors the Memory of Anthony Greer
Real Salt Lake and American Express are proud to recognize friend and fisherman Anthony Greer as Saturday’s “Heroes Among Us” honoree. The 24-year-old Greer’s passion in life was fishing, and through this medium he was able to serve others and touch the lives of many. Once while fishing, Anthony saved the life of a friend who slipped underwater while wearing waders, while on another occasion he came to the rescue of older fisherman whose legs gave out due to diabetes. His eagerness to help others was demonstrated daily, whether it was by giving his catch of the day to someone in need of food or taking the time to help less skilled fisherman by offering advice or donating a fly he had tied himself.
Sadly, an accident on March 19th claimed the life of Anthony, of whom one man said, “He is, without question, the kindest gentleman I have had the pleasure of ever knowing. I couldn’t believe that anyone could be so friendly, not these days.” Anthony is sorely missed by his fellow fisherman, friends, and family, who will accept the award on behalf of Greer during Saturday’s match against Seattle. For his outgoing thoughtfulness and his willingness to help anyone and everyone, RSL and American Express proudly dedicate the “Heroes Among Us” award to the memory of Anthony Greer.
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” – Amber Waite
- Mountain America Credit Union “Dream Team” – Wasatch Thunder
- Ball Kids – Fusion SC (Idaho Falls, ID)
- RSL/American Express “Heroes Among Us” award – Anthony Greer
- U.S. Bank “Little Leo” of the Game – Austin Argyle
- Pre-game Verizon Wireless “Parade of Kings” participants& recognized groups – Wasatch Soccer Classic, Razzia Lightning, Region 4 Academy, Nampa SC, South Summit High School, Verizon Wireless Participants
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