RSL Communications

It’s an “MLSsoccer.com-heavy” edition of the RSL News Stand on this Sunday morning, but only because of the thorough Desert Diamond Cup coverage and Claret-and-Cobalt-tinged features the league’s online home has run over the last few days. In addition, look out for an outstanding piece on Captain Kyle Beckerman’s fan-friendly nature from the Arizona Daily Star and more stories on how Tucson is positioning itself to be the home of the MLS preseason for years to come …
#RSL Tweets of the Day
101greatgoals.com
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Golazo: Chris Wingert (Real Salte Lake) v New York Red Bulls 101greatgoals.com/gvideos/golazo…
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Wishing a speedy recovery to my friend
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. Fantastic goal by him, and good performance from all in the win.
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Nick Rimando
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Morning regen then back to SLC. Preseason 2012 if officially over
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love the new
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TV spot "We're Here For RSL!":
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We need to be loud enough to make sure both teams hear this
The RSL 3-Day Forecast
Sunday: March 4: Return to Utah; Off Day
Monday, March 5: Off Day
Tuesday, March 6: Training – time/location TBD
* 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”

Saturday’s match against New York ran the gauntlet for defender Chris Wingert, who tallied the game’s lone goal but also left the contest due to injury. Wingert’s 28^th minute ‘golazo’ – featured on the 101greatgoals.com website – was his first in any competition since May 22, 2010 (@ Chivas USA), a tally that snapped the goal-starved defender’s 146-match scoreless streak to begin his MLS career. However, a gash above his right eye created by the boot of NY’s Juan Agudelo around the 55^th minute forced the Babylon, NY native to receive several stitches to close up the wound, which will be re-evaluated upon the team’s return to Salt Lake City and puts him in doubt for Saturday’s 2012 season opener at the LA Galaxy.

After returning to Utah this afternoon and enjoying Monday off, Real Salt Lake will get back to work on Tuesday … however, where exactly the team will train remains to be seen. The Claret-and-Cobalt are hoping to utilize its new America First Field facility for the first time on Tuesday morning, but this weekend’s snowfall will have to melt first in order for that to happen … and with temperatures in Sandy slated for the 50’s the next couple of days, the plan could very well come to fruition. The RSL Communications Department will issue this week’s training schedule once finalized on Monday.

Whether you’re a die-hard RSL fan, a neutral member of the press corps or just a casual observer, one thing is for certain … deep down you think you have what it takes to run your own MLS team! Well the MLSsoccer.com Fantasy Soccer Manager gives you the chance to channel your “inner-Lagerwey” … click here for a primer on how to form a squad for the 2012 season and be on the lookout for details on the formation of a special “experts league” later this week.

RSL in the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup