Behind the Shield

Here’s a “Catch-22” situation that you’ll love to get stuck in! In honor of Real Salt Lake’s record-tying home undefeated streak of 22 games, the RSL Team Store at Rio Tinto Stadium is offering an adidas “bar scarf” and an RSL mini-ball for only $22! This “Catch-22 Games” deal is good only through the end of the home match against Chicago on Sept. 18^th … but only because it would have to become a “Catch-23” deal after that, and what sense would that make?!? For more information on this special, or to have any of your merchandise questions answered, please dial up the RSL Team Store Hotline at 801-727-2888, or visit during regular business hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

RSL on ESPN 700 – Coach Kreis & NY Post-game

RSL HQ — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:02:00 +0000

We visit the past and the future on this edition of the “RSL on ESPN700″ update, starting with a “look ahead” to Jason Kreis‘ weekly Tuesday afternoon visit to the “Bill & Spence Show” for the “Zions Bank RSL Coach’s Corner” segment at 4:40 p.m. MT. The RSL sideline boss will have plenty to chat about with hosts Bill Riley & Spencer Checketts, including last Saturday’s big win over the New York Red Bulls and the team’s continued climb towards the top of MLS’ overall table, which could come to fruition during Thursday night’s clash at Seattle Sounders FC. To listen in, crank that dial over to 700 AM or head to ESPN700′s online home at ESPN700Sports.com.

UPDATED (5:00 p.m) – Hot off the presses, it’s “Coach K’s” interview with Bill & Spence …

The “look back” portion of today’s update is chock full of post-game lovin’ from Saturday’s 1-0 win over New York, including match highlights and interviews with Kreis, Chris Wingert, and “RSL Original” Andy Williams. Enjoy!

RSL v. New York match highlights

RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis’ post-game press conference

DF Chris Wingert post-game interview

MF Andy Williams post-game interview

RSL News Stand – Tuesday, Sept. 7

RSL HQ — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:23:51 +0000

Deseret News: RSL challenging for lead at top of MLS standings

MLSsoccer.com: Against the odds, Shield in reach

MLSsoccer.com: Rimando, Williams: This RSL may be best ever

MLSsoccer.com’s Week 23 Power Rankings

MLSsoccer.com: The Kick Off – Tuesday, Sept. 7

MLSsoccer.com’s international player round-up

Goal.com: Monday MLS Breakdown: Scheduling concerns draw Garber’s attention

Goal.com’s MLS Best XI: Week 23

Goal.com: MLS Designated Player dissection

Soccer America: Teams facing harsh truth of the table

NY Times Goal blog: Real Salt Lake seeks record close to its roots

Washington Post’s Soccer Insider blog: MLS weekend flashback

Soccer365.com: MLS Club Ladder

RSL Soapbox’s Week 23 Power Rankings

MLS Talk: Early goal keeps Salt Lake’s home unbeaten record

USSoccerPlayers.com: Draws and losses in MLS

American Soccer News: Defense on display as RSL beat Red Bulls

American Soccer News: RSL player ratings v. New York

SB Nation’s MLS weekend review: The top three, now with 100 percent less Los Angeles

World Soccer Reader: This week in MLS

AC St Louis’ win puts team in playoff race (Schuler update)

RSL News Stand – Sunday, Sept. 5

RSL HQ — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:57:32 +0000

The Salt Lake Tribune: RSL ties record

The Salt Lake Tribune: Rimando gets help in shutout

Deseret News: Real Salt Lake ties MLS record with victory

Deseret News: Rio Tinto Stadium has become a fortress

Deseret News: Real Salt Lake Game-at-a-glance

Standard-Examiner: RSL bulls way to record-tying win

MLSsoccer.com: RSL match MLS record with win over Red Bulls

MLSsoccer.com: Mission accomplished for Real Salt Lake

MLSsoccer.com: Red Bulls miss chance to make statement

ABC4.com: RSL match MLS record with win over Red Bulls

Goal.com: Salt Lake Neutralize potent New York attack

Goal.com: RSL defense – not offense – earned win against Red Bulls

Goal.com: Early goal costs New York against Real Salt Lake

Goal.com: RSL loans Chris Schuler to AC St. Louis

Associated Press: Espindola scores as Real Salt Lake beats Red Bulls

The Sports Network: RSL equals longest home undefeated streak with win over NY

NorthJersey.com: Red Bulls shut down by Real Salt Lake

RSL Soapbox: RSL v New York post-match thoughts

RSL Soapbox: RSL v. New York match thread

Real Nation: RSL defeats NYRB 1-0

BigAppleSoccer.com: Early goal dooms Red Bulls

Sounder at Heart: Racing for 50, falling for 30

RSL News Stand – Saturday, Sept. 4

RSL HQ — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:45:25 +0000

The Salt Lake Tribune: Henry hands it to RSL

Deseret News: Real Salt Lake chasing MLS history against Red Bulls

Deseret News: Gameday Glance

Standard-Examiner: Oh Henry! RSL hosts Red Bulls

(VIDEO) MLSsoccer.com: RSL v NYRB preview

MLSsoccer.com: NY try to halt history as 2nd-place sides meet

MLSsoccer.com: Positional breakdown – RSL v. NYRB

MLSsoccer.com: Four things to watch for when RBNY visit Salt Lake

NorthJersey.com: Red Bulls can be Real Salt Lake spolier

Yahoo! Sports/STATS Inc.: Red Bulls-RSL preview

USA Today: Movsisyan ends chance to play for USA

SI.com: MLS weekend ahead (at end of McBride column … which is worth checking out too!)

The Sports Network: Red Bulls hope to end RSL’s home streak

RSL Soapbox: RSL v. Red Bulls match preview

RSL Soapbox: RSL 3rd Quarter report card

American Soccer News: RSL looks to make history against Red Bulls

BigAppleSoccer.com: Starting off four below

STLToday.com: AC St Louis loses Paterson, regains Schuler

Onceametro.com: Red Bulls travel to Rio Tinto Stadium

LAsoccernews.com: A look at the weekend

The RSL Show – Edition 6.20

RSL HQ — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:55:53 +0000

It’s that time (actually, it’s past that time, but we digress!) for another edition of “The RSL Show” Podcast – Edition 6.20, to be exact. On this week’s show, regulars John Koluder and Scott Black welcome ESPN700′s Spencer Warne to the show for some good olde fashion MLS talk, including a look back at RSL’s memorable weeklong journey across North America, a look ahead to Saturday’s showdown with New York, a look well into the future with “If the Playoffs Started Today,” and, as always, MLS predictions … that will likely be wrong.

Click here to listen to and/or download Edition 6.20 of “The RSL Show” podcast.

RSL News Stand – Friday, Sept. 3

RSL HQ — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:22:50 +0000

Deseret News: Real Salt Lake: Star Thierry Henry sings praises of champions RSL

Goal.com: Real Salt Lake – New York Red Bulls: Head To Head Preview

Goal.com: Friday MLS Forecast: Week 23

MLSsoccer.com: International absences frustrate Red Bulls ahead of RSL match

MLSsoccer.com: Poll: Can RBNY break RSL’s home unbeaten streak?

Bleacher Report: New York Red Bulls Minus Key Players in Important Match vs. Real Salt Lake

Soccer America Daily: MLS teams’ crowded schedule can cut both ways

Other headlines to keep soccer fans in the loop:

MLSsoccer.com: International reaction to Bradley’s re-signing

MLSsoccer.com: The Throw-In: “Original?” MLS owes even bigger debt to 96ers

US Soccer Players.com: MLS Entwines The Saturday Schedule

NYSportsJournalism.com: Jersey-Front Sponsorship Deals Continue To Gain Momentum With U.S. Pro Sports

Blogs:

Soccer by Ives: MLS Week 23: A Look Ahead

RSL Soapbox: Biggest RSL game of the year!!!

RSL Soapbox: Thierry Henry – a couple questions before the New York vs. Real Salt Lake match

RSL Soapbox: Yura Movsisyan gets his first cap for Armenia

Major League Soccer Talk: Major League Soccer Weekend Preview Show: MLS Talk Podcast

RSL News Stand – Thursday, September 2

RSL HQ — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:34:16 +0000

We decided to shake things up a bit today. Along with your daily fixture of RSL news/notes we thought to include some postings from last nights USOC as the teams that have earned a spot in the final have been decided… After the jump!

MLSsoccer.com: Poll: Can RBNY break RSL’s home unbeaten streak?

RSL Soapbox: What would you ask Thierry Henry?

Torn By Sports: Picks of the Week

Bleacher Report: New York Red Bulls Minus Key Players in Important Match Versus Real Salt Lake

Inside Minnesota Soccer: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The USSF D2 Pro League Playoffs

World Soccer Reader: MLS Musings: Whoa, Were Developing Players

U.S. Open Cup News

MLSsoccer.com: Poll: Who will win the US Open Cup final?

MLSsoccer.com: DC disappointed, angry at red-card decision

MLSsoccer.com: Crew final-bound, despite imperfect performance

RSL Soapbox: Biggest RSL game of the year!!!

Fanhouse: Seattle Sounders, Columbus Crew Set to Meet in US Open Cup Final

Soccer 365: Qwest Field Set to Host Lamar Hunt Cup Final

Goal.com: Seattle Sounders FC 3-1 Chivas USA: Sounders To Play Columbus In U.S. Open Cup Final

Goal.com: Hammer Blow U.S. Open Cup Loss Shatter’s Jonathan Bornstein’s Last Chivas USA Season

S0ccer By Ives: Jaqua, Zakuani lead Sounders back to U.S. Open Cup final

Soccer By Ives: Crew clinch spot in U.S. Open Cup Final with win over D.C. United

American Soccer Minute – Week 22 Recap

RSL HQ — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:40:07 +0000

Before Major League Soccer’s Week 22 slate becomes a complete memory, allow Scott Reynolds and the American Soccer Minute just 60 seconds to give you one last look at all the action from an active weekend across North America’s top-flight …