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RSL Wins Ugly Over Dallas
After surrendering a two-goal lead against the Galaxy last weekend, Real Salt Lake this week saw a one goal lead nullified by FC Dallas in the second half. But Kyle Beckerman, here seen against Juan Toja, notched the late winner.
“”It was great,” Beckerman said of the comeback. “It was our first time to come back to get the win after being tied. It was big for us. We stepped over a hurdle tonight and now we can look forward now that we know we can win games like that.”
Kali Korbis reports from Rice-Eccles Stadium. Photos by Julia Fizer.
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Rocky Mountain Cup Preview»
Real Salt Lake begins its defense of the Rocky Mountain Cup on Thursday when RSL travels to Colorado for the first 2008 installment of the heated rivalry.
However, much has changed for both teams since they last met in Real’s 1-0 victory at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park last October. Neither team made the MLS playoffs in […]
Match Reports
RSL defeats Quakes in Open Cup play-in»
Kyle Beckerman scored twice, while Yura Movsisyan and Andy Williams also added goals to send RSL into the next round of play against Columbus on May 27. Salt Lake has not had a spot in the official Cup tournament since 2006.
DC returns the favor, 4-1»
Two penalties converted from Jaime Moreno on either side of halftime and late goals from Santino Quaranta and Marcelo Gallardo sent RSL to a second consecutive defeat away from home and their third in three road games this season. Real’s lone goal came from Carey Talley on a corner kick in the 78th minute.
New-look TFC edge RSL»
RSL’s second defeat of the season came after being held without a recorded shot in the opening 45 minutes. “I think that we came out tactically and played that game a little bit wrong, to be honest,” admitted RSL head coach Jason Kreis.
Also Noted
Kreis slapped with fine, suspension»
The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee today suspended Real Salt Lake Head Coach Jason Kreis one game and fined him $1,000 for public criticism of MLS officiating. Following Real Salt Lake’s game versus the Los Angeles Galaxy on May 3, Kreis made comments of a critical nature toward MLS officials.
Salt Lake County mulls extension for stadium»Salt Lake County in Utah could indirectly continue to help the city of Sandy with funding for Real Salt Lake’s stadium, according to EUfootball.biz.
The county might extend a deal giving Sandy $300,000 a year for the Sandy Amphitheater. The deal was slated to end this year.
NFL exec named team president»Owner David W. Checketts announced that Philadelphia Eagles executive Bill Manning has been named President of the Major League Soccer franchise effective Tuesday, April 15.
Transfers
Talley traded to Chivas for draft picks»
Carey Talley becomes the latest Real Salt Lake player to make a change of address to Los Angeles.
Euro journeyman Ian Joy signs with RSL»
The 26-year-old Joy arrives from German 2. Bundesliga (Second Division) side FC St. Pauli, his most recent stop in a career that included also stints in Scotland and England.
RSL acquires Dema Kovalenko from RBNY»
Real Salt Lake and the New York Red Bulls today announced a trade between the MLS clubs, with RSL receiving veteran midfielder Dema Kovalenko in exchange for a conditional selection in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. Kovalenko will accompany his new Real Salt Lake teammates on the squad’s final 2008 preseason camp to Rosario, Argentina, which […]
Game Previews
Homestand continues against Western Conference leaders»
Real Salt Lake (1-3-2, 5 pts.) will be without head coach Jason Kreis this Saturday when they take on Western Conference leaders FC Dallas (2-1-3, 9 pts.) at home.
RSL heads north in search of first road victory»
Real Salt Lake face a new-look TFC side that could present a formidable obstacle. RSL head coach Jason Kreis has used a different lineup in each of Real’s three games so far this season. Will the visit north of the border make it four-for-four?
RSL to host DC United»RSL is at home Saturday, but earning a win certainly won’t be an easy task, as their opponent is two-time defending Supporters’ Shield champions DC United. DC has a number of dangerous players, including designated player Marcelo Gallardo, MLS all-time leading scorer Jaime Moreno, and 2007 Golden Boot winner Luciano Emilio.
