The RSL News Stand comes at you on this Monday with some more rear-view mirror views at the Desert Diamond Cup, fresh looks ahead at the start of Major League Soccer’s 17th season of play and much more from across the soccer universe …
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The RSL 3-Day Forecast
Monday, March 5: Off Day
Tuesday, March 6: Training at America First Field in Sandy at 1:00 p.m. MT
Wednesday, March 7: Training at America First Field at 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”
- With the weather cooperating over the last 48 hours, Real Salt Lake will indeed be able to christen America First Field on Tuesday, with the initial training session at the new Sandy-based practice facility set to start at 1:00 p.m. MT. RealSaltLake.com will have the full training schedule for opening week posted by 12:30 p.m. today.
- With the advent of a new MLS season comes a new soccer-based show on ESPN 700 Sports, as the debut of “On Frame” will take place tonight from 6:00-8:00 p.m. MT. The weekly, two-hour program on Monday evenings will feature hosts Spencer Warne, Brian Dunseth and Brian Kamler guiding listeners through all things soccer, including interviews with RSL and MLS personalities to prepare fans for what’s next to come for the Claret-and-Cobalt in addition to discussing the relevant topics of the day across the “beautiful game.”
- Will Johnson will get to test out his German over the next few days, as the midfielder is arriving in Munich today in preparation for a Wednesday surgery to repair a nagging right adductor injury. The RSL stalwart and Canadian international will miss 10-14 days of training while recovering from the procedure, which could put him back on the field by month’s end.
RSL News & Notes
MLSsoccer.com: Grading all four teams at the Desert Diamond Cup
RSL Soapbox: St. Louis soccer fan desperately seeking MLS team
RSL Soapbox: Real Salt Lake secures a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls in final …
Under The Crossbar: March roars in like Leo the Lion: T-5 days and counting
Under The Crossbar: Match Report: Midfield rotation defines 1-0 RSL win over NYRB
TopDrawerSoccer.com: Development Academy Recap: March 2-4
MLS News & Notes
Soccer America Daily: Galaxy wins first trophy of season
Goal.com: Monday MLS Breakdown: Focus shifts to players as MLS embarks upon 2012 …
Goal.com: Jay DeMerit Journal: Clint Dempsey is a world-class player …
Soccer By Ives: MLS Preseason Rewind: Boyd nets debut winner, Galaxy beat Revs and more
FIFA.com: Four stars set to shine in MLS 2012
MLSsoccer.com: Road Trip to First Kick homepage (updated 3/05)
MLSsoccer.com: Martino will join White as analyst during NBC broadcasts
SBNation.com: 2012 MLS MVP Race: It’s as wide open as it gets
SBNation.com: Soccer’s popularity among American youth obviously good news for MLS
The New York Times: High school players forced to choose in soccer’s new way
Bleacher Report: Highly Offensive: How Designated Players have influenced the MLS
Misc. Soccer News & Notes
(VIDEO) Univision: Klinsmann optimista tras el triunfo de Estados Unidos
Foxsoccer.com: Reyna, Meola elected to US Hall of Fame
SI.com: 2 goal-line tech systems approved for final tests
NBC Sports: FIFA moves to abolish February, August friendlies
SBNation.com: Brazil upset that FIFA told the truth about World Cup preparations
