SANDY, Utah – Real Salt Lake and FC Tucson have announced that the Claret-and-Cobalt will participate in the 2015 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup. Fellow MLS clubs Colorado Rapids, Montreal Impact, New England Revolution, Seattle Sounders FC and Sporting Kansas City and USL Premier Development League club FC Tucson will join RSL at the fourth edition of the MLS preseason tournament, which will run from Feb. 18-28, 2015.
“We’re excited to head back to the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup for the fourth-straight year,” said RSL General Manager Garth Lagerwey. “We’re looking to participate in the Desert Diamond Cup on an annual basis, allowing us to continue to facilitate the relationship with our Academy in Arizona and make Tucson a regular preseason destination for our fans and media.”
Next year’s tournament will consist of four days of tripleheaders, with the final day culminating with the championship game. All of the Desert Diamond Cup matches, including the finals, will be played at the North Stadium and North Grand Stand at the Kino Sports Complex in Pima County.
A full schedule and ticketing information for all of the 2015 MLS Preseason games in Tucson can be found at www.FCTucson.com. RSL’s schedule for the 2015 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup schedule can be found online and below.
Real Salt Lake Schedule – 2015 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup
(All times MT)
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 – North Grand Stand at Kino Sports Complex
Real Salt Lake vs. New England Revolution – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 – North Grand Stand at Kino Sports Complex
Real Salt Lake vs. Montreal Impact– 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 – North Stadium at Kino Sports Complex
Real Salt Lake vs. Sporting Kansas City – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 – Finals
5th Place vs. 6th Place – Time TBD. - North Stadium at Kino Sports Complex
3rd Place vs. 4th Place – Time TBD - North Grand Stand at Kino Sports Complex
1st Place vs. 2nd Place – Time TBD- North Stadium at Kino Sports Complex
