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July 29, 2008

Summertime Fun: RSL 2 - Toronto FC 1

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Rice-Eccles Stadium was left pleased, but hungry for more after last night's game. Heading into a team record 18 day layoff, fighting an impending charge by Houston and Los Angeles who remained a mere point behind in the standings, and a 10 game home unbeaten streak on the line, the US Olympic Team [. Click to continue reading...

July 18, 2008

Real Fine China

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With the Olympics about three weeks away, Salt Lake fans have something to be truly proud of; a fine export of talented players overseas to the Beijing Olympics. Real Salt Lake has been blessed with the selections of Midfielder, Nathan Sturgis and Goalkeeper, Chris Seitz to the 18 man roster with Forward, Robbie Findley [. Click to continue reading...

July 16, 2008

Salty Taste in da’ Mouth

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So the 18 man roster for the MLS All-Star team has been completed and what may come to a shock to the Real Salt Lake faithful: NOT A SINGLE REAL PLAYER. While initially not voted in by the fans for the first 11 spots on the team, it was widely expected that of [...] Click to continue reading...

April 18, 2008

Pregame hype: RSL-Toronto

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So, if we had to come up with a Generic Catch-All Story Line, it would be that these two teams feel pretty good about themselves. And they should. RSL is coming off the most lopsided victory in team history. Toronto, like RSL picked up its first victory of the season and in 102-degree heat, [...] Click to continue reading...

February 20, 2008

Your first RSL blog of 2008

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Hi. I once picked up a red card while playing in a women's game. And I'm a guy. There. You have dirt on me. Here's more: I am Mark Fitzhenry, or Fitz, or Your Fearless Leader, or The Guy Who Got A Red Card In A Women's Game. I'm your humble blogger for Real Salt Lake, [...] Click to continue reading...

October 10, 2007

Is It Over Yet?

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I just don't know what else to write about. I have been up and down the roller coster that is Real Salt Lake. I have no emotion left in the tank, no desire to rant about officials, no desire to hound the front office, no axe to grind with the coaching staff or [...] Click to continue reading...

October 2, 2007

With Our Playoff Hopes Officially Dashed, We can Now Focus On Next Year.

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Or was that what we were doing all along? I am excited to see what the roster will look like and to see how the team performs. I almost can't wait to see this season end. Just get it over with and lets get going on the playoff race in 2008. [...] Click to continue reading...

September 27, 2007

What Is There To Gain? How About Respect?!

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The Red Bulls put a whoop'n on RSL 6-0 at the last visit to Giants Stadium. We scored three goals on them in Rice-Eccles Stadium this year to only end up in a 3-3 draw. I believe our overall record against RBNY is 0-1-4. That is just horrid. Is RSL really [...] Click to continue reading...

September 25, 2007

The New GM Has Made It Clear…We Need A Talent Upgrade.

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So, with a win against Colorado (a loss to that team earlier in the season was the straw that broke the Elinger regime's back) in the books, whose neck is on the chopping block? We have a few Generation Adidas contracts coming to an end and some dead weight to shed. Who [...] Click to continue reading...

September 20, 2007

Battle For The Basement Ends In Draw.

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So we bring in Kyle Brown when Morales is available? The minute that guy (Morales) comes in there is a tangible energy increase on the field. It was K. Brown's blown defensive assignment that made Kipre come up to pressure the ball that then led to the through ball that led to Kipre's [...] Click to continue reading...

September 19, 2007

“Basement Dwellers” Title Up For Grabs Tonight!

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With the possibility of a bunch of "new" soccer fans showing up tonight that might just be alittle jaded due to the Beckham hype machine being shutdown after they paid their increased ticket price, the chance for a flop in front of these newbies and its repercussion have got to be on the minds of [.. Click to continue reading...

September 17, 2007

I Just Want It Over.

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After the game coach Kreis was quoted as saying that they needed all 21 available points for a chance at the playoffs. Now they would need some other teams to falter. Isn't it time for someone to pull the Jim Mora press conference...Playoffs?!....Playoffs?...Did you say Playoffs?!! If this team makes it into [. Click to continue reading...

September 13, 2007

Defense Still A Problem.

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It is too bad that Rimando can't be everywhere. He stops shots on goal, breakaways, free kicks and even penalty kicks. But when our keeper needs help...corners, and free kicks within 20 yrds. or so, he is let down again and again! Twice an unmarked man put a header past Rimando. [...] Click to continue reading...

September 10, 2007

Is There Such A Thing As A Moral Win In Defeat?

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It was once said that only losers take pride in a loss, any loss. The argument continues along those lines that once you accept a moral victory in defeat you will allow mediocrity to become acceptable. Do you believe this? At one time I would allow this type of thinking to creep [...] Click to continue reading...