Gut-wrenching ... heart-breaking ... stomach-punchy ... use any of the hyphenated describers you wish for RSL's 0-1 loss to Monterrey last night that gave the Rayados the CONCACAF Champions League title, we're just going to stick with history-making and pride-enducing. Those words, and many, many more are covered in the list of links from far and wide regarding last night's contest at Rio Tinto Stadium ...
The RSL "A/V" Club
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CONCACAF.com: CCL Finals Highlights (Leg 2) – RSL 1 : 0 MTY
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RealSaltLake.com: Jason Kreis post-game press conference vs. Monterrey
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MLSsoccer.com: RSL reacts to heartbreaking loss in CCL Final
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MLSsoccer.com: The Daily – Thursday, April 28, 2011
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XanGoSphere: The Champions League has its Champion
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Soccer By Ives: Real Salt Lake’s CCL journey
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ABC4.com: Biggest soccer game in Utah history boosts economy
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ESPN700Sports.com: Match Highlights – Real Salt Lake v. CF Monterrey
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ESPN700Sports.com: CCL Finals post-game ceremonies
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ESPN700Sports.com: Jason Kreis post-game press conference
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ESPN700Sports.com: Andy Williams post-game interview
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ESPN700Sports.com: FOX Soccer’s Kyle Martino on “Bill & Spence” Show –
April 27
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ESPN700Sports.com: RSL GM Garth Lagerwey on “Bill & Spence” Show – April 27
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ESPN700Sports.com: SL Trib’s Scott Pierce on “Bill & Spence” Show – April
27
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American Soccer News: CONCACAF Champions League Final (Leg 2)
KSL.com:
RSL v. Monterrey Photo Gallery
The Articles
The
Salt Lake Tribune: The dream ends
The
Salt Lake Tribune: Kragthorpe: In RSL’s magic moment, dreams go poof
The
Salt Lake Tribune: Might Mo’ takes big blow
The
Salt Lake Tribune: Shattered RSL hopes to recover quickly from Champions League
loss
The
Salt Lake Tribune: Real’s opportunities were strong in first half
The
Salt Lake Tribune: Real’s rock-solid defense is chipped
The
Salt Lake Tribune: Kreis says Beckerman might have made the difference
The
Salt Lake Tribune: RSL game sold out, but fans still looking
Deseret
News: Monterrey wins CONCACAF Champions League, 3-2 on aggregate
Deseret
News: Real Salt Lake game-at-a-glance
Deseret
News: Real-ity moment as Monterrey prevails
Deseret
News (“Rockmonster Unplugged” blog): RSL’s run: A fleeting moment outside Utah
Deseret
News: RSL notebook: Kyle Beckerman’s absence hurt
Deseret
News: Real Salt Lake players praise fans, bemoan missed chances
Deseret
News: Fans disappointed but not deterred in their love for Real
Deseret
News: Monterrey at Real Salt Lake: Twitter Roundup
Deseret
News: Monterrey at Real Salt Lake: Tactical Analysis
Deseret
News: Monterrey at Real Salt Lake: Report Card
Deseret
News: Scalpers take advantage of sold out Rio Tinto Stadium
Standard-Examiner:
Missed opportunities doom Real
Standard-Examiner:
RSL’s run was indeed a big deal
KSL.com:
Despite loss to Monterrey, RSL has bright future
MLSsoccer.com:
RSL stumble at home as Monterrey win CCL title
MLSsoccer.com:
Shocked at home, RSL try to cope with unfamiliar disappointment
MLSsoccer.com:
Kreis: Real Salt Lake missed Beckerman’s energy
MLssoccer.com:
Monterrey execute game plan to perfection
Goal.com:
Salt Lake v. Monterrey report
Goal.com:
McCarthy’s Musings: Real Salt Lake stunned as Monterrey lifts CCL crown
Goal.com:
Salt Lake v. Monterrey player ratings
Goal.com:
Salt Lake bitterly disappointed after home loss
Goal.com:
Lack of execution fails Real Salt Lake
Goal.com:
Second is no longer good enough for American soccer
SI.com:
Real Salt Lake gives U.S. soccer another excruciating near miss
SI.com:
Salt Lake misses a golden opportunity to make a statement for MLS
Soccer
America: Olave, Johnson lead spirited but futile RSL effort
Soccer
America: Sayonara, Real Salt Lake
Soccer
By Ives: Monterrey topples Real Salt Lake to win CCL title
Soccer
By Ives: Real Salt Lake v. Monterrey: Match Night Commentary
PowerStats101.com:
Real Salt Lake vs. CF Monterrey
ESPNSoccernet:
RSL’s Jason Kreis still has something to prove
CNN.com:
Monterrey stun Real Salt Lake to claim CONCACAF crown
Los
Angeles Times: Monterrey defeats Real Salt Lake, 1-0
Examiner.com:
Real Salt Lake fall 1-0, let CCL Championship slip away
The
Sports Network: Monterrey helps Mexico continue dominance of CCL
RSL
Soapbox: CCL Final match thread
Real Nation: The
agony of defeat
Real Nation:
Monterrey @ RSL Gametime
TornBySports.com:
RSL suffers heart breaking loss
TornBySports.com:
Talking Notes 4/27: RSL bandwagon
Bleacher
Report: Real Salt Lake loses a heartbreaker in CONCACAF Final
The
Shin Guardian: Reaction: RSL falls just short of Club World Cup
MLS
Talk: Real Salt Lake fall at the last CONCACAF Champions League hurdle
RSL News Stand: Thursday, April 28, 2011
