In today’s edition of the News Stand we get you ready for Matchday #1 of the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup, featuring links to MLS’ comprehensive preseason coverage and information on how to follow the proceedings from the Kino Sports Complex …
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The RSL 3-Day Forecast
Wednesday, February 22: FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup: Game #1 vs. New York Red Bulls – 8:00 p.m. MT
Thursday: February 23: Regeneration training, no on-field practice session scheduled
Friday, February 24: Training at Kino Sports Complex – 11:00 a.m. MT
* Please note that, unless otherwise indicated, RSL training sessions are entirely open to members of the media and public. While all RSL players and coaches are scheduled to be available for interviews following training session, media members looking for availability for specific players can arrange their requests through RSL Asst. Director of Media Services John Koluder at 801-918-5050 or jkoluder@RealSaltLake.com.
RSL’s “Quick Restarts”
- Fans needing to satisfy their RSL fix can get catch their first glimpses of the Claret-and-Cobalt tonight courtesy of MLSsoccer.com’s streaming video feed. Live coverage from the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson starts with the New England-Los Angeles opener at 6:00 and continues with the RSL-New York kickoff at 8:00 and will feature the call of ABC4/CW30 color analyst Brian Dunseth and veteran MLS play-by-play man Allen Hopkins. A link to the live video feed will be available from the RealSaltLake.com homepage.
- Fans that can’t make it in front of a computer this evening are invited to follow RSL’s official Twitter feed (@RealSaltLake) to read about the main match events as they unfold, while RealSaltLake.com will be the place to go for all the post-match reaction.
- Wednesday will actually be a two-a-day session of sorts for Real Salt Lake, as the players not set to log major minutes in tonight’s contest will conduct a training session at Kino Sports Complex this morning.
RSL News & Notes
Standard Examiner: Real aims for healthy start to 2012 campaign
Arizona Daily Star: MLS Soccer Desert Diamond Cup: LA, Salt Lake only alike in their success
MLSsoccer.com: Kreis impressed by Bonfigli, but Argentine yet to earn deal
Prost Amerika: Velásquez – the crazy fun kid; making friends and catching eyes
RSL Soapbox: Real Salt Lake gets ready for the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup
Under The Crossbar: Match Preview: RSL v. NYRB, Desert Diamond Cup
OKESPAÑOL: Real inicia segundo campo de entrenamiento
MLS/US Soccer News & Notes
(VIDEO) The Original Winger: NBC Sports – ‘All Rise’ Promo Spot
(VIDEO) The Original Winger: U.S. U-23 MNT starting training camp in Frisco, Texas
MLSsoccer.com: 2012 Preseason Home
Prost Amerika: Adrian Healey Interview: MLS is a Top Ten League
Soccer By Ives: Garber to talk expansion with Orlando officials, still eyes New York for 20th team
Soccer By Ives: Wednesday Kickoff: Lletget added to U.S. U-23 roster, Tevez apologizes …
IMS Soccer News: MLS Reserve League Possibility of Integration into America’s Lower Divisions
BostonGlobe.com: Ambitious plans for US
Soccer America Daily: Onyewu sidelined with new knee injury
