We start off a
jam-packed News Stand for this Wednesday with recaps from yesterday’s preseason
opener, a 1-2 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a marathon 135-minute affair
…
The
Salt Lake Tribune: Alvarez scores, but RSL falls in preseason opener
The
Salt Lake Tribune (RSL blog): Alvarez moving ‘forward’ with shining debut for
RSL
ESPN700Sports.com (AUDIO):
Jason Kreis interview on “Bill & Spence”
RealSaltLake.com:
RSL falls to Vancouver in preseason opener
MLSsoccer.com:
Kreis stresses defense following loss to Vancouver
MLSsoccer.com:
CHAT RECAP – RSL v. Vancouver
Soccer By Ives: Teibert, Dunfield lead Whitecaps to win over RSL in preseason opener
The Vancouver Sun: Dress rehearsal in Arizona impresses Caps’ coach
The Province (Vancouver): Whitecaps make a splash in desert
Metro.com (Vancouver): Caps win first game as MLS team
Moving
on to other RSL-centric activities, including SBI’s look at new assistant coach
C.J. Brown, details on what could be called “The Next Concession Stand Star,” a
continued focus on the Claret-and-Cobalt’s opposition in March, and some
updates from the RSL-Arizona Academy courtesy of Keepin’ it Real …
Soccer By Ives: Brown making transition from player to coach
The Salt Lake Tribune (Food blog): “Fan Food Contest” at Rio Tinto
Keepin’
it Real: RSL-AZ college commitments
Keepin’
it Real: Eriq Zavelta moving to Chivas USA Academy
Soccer
By Ives: Report: Findley injures thigh in training
Soccer
By Ives: MLS Training Camp Preview: LA Galaxy
ESPN
Los Angeles: Galaxy might be special, Landon Donovan says
And we’ll close with some interesting notes from around MLS and US Soccer circles … and there’s plenty to go around from an unusually busy Tuesday!
MLSsoccer.com: US vs. Egypt friendly in Cairo cancelled
MLSsoccer.com: Red Bull Arena to host 2011 MLS All-Star Game
MLSsoccer.com: MLS to name All-Star opponent within 30 days
MLSsoccer.com: Garber: Red Bull Arena a special place for All-Star
MLSsoccer.com: “Kick Off” – Wednesday, February 02, 2011
MLSsoccer.com: Point-Counterpoint: Davies and D.C. United
Goal.com: McCarthy's Musings: D.C. United Faces Complicated Decision In Move For Charlie Davies
Soccer By Ives: Evening Ticker: Garber tempers Cosmos' MLS hopes, Roma for sale and more
RSL
Soapbox: MLS’ Team #20 – The Big 3 (New York, Miami, and, yes, Las Vegas)
RSL
Soapbox: MLS All-Star match to New York,
and other thoughts