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Fish Toss
When you think of Seattle, often times you think of it’s iconic Pike Place Fish Market and their world-famous fish-tossing ways. Well yesterday, RSL goalkeeper Chris Seitz and L.A. Galaxy striker Alan Gordon headed down to the market to toss a few fish themselves. It was a pretty cool ...
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Back at Qwest
We’re here at Qwest Field again today for another training session. It’s a bit cooler and breezier today, but all-in-all still pretty good playing conditions…
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It’s a work day
We’re down here on the XBOX Pitch for the squad’s first Seattle training session. The mood is light and fun. These guys are ready for anything…
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On your way out of town…
… make sure to make one last stop by the Team Store at Rio Tinto Stadium. Just this morning, we got a shipment of the MLS Cup t-shirts you see above. They are $20 each and season ticket holders get their standard 25% off. Make sure to get one quick, they’ll definitely go fast!
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“Sendoff to Seattle” Rally Thursday at 3:30!!!
Being the responsible folks we are, we’d never suggest that you should skip out on your workday early … but you might want to feign a fast-acting stomach virus or a last-second meeting downtown tomorrow afternoon, as Real Salt Lake is encouraging fans to send the team to The Emerald ...
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Travel Offer
Exclusive Offer to Real Salt Lake Season Ticket Holders Courtesy of JetBlue Airways Real Salt Lake has been able to secure a limited number of seats for Season Ticket Holders to travel on Real Blue, JetBlue’s Real Salt Lake branded aircraft, this Saturday, November 21st to Seattle, ...
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A Good Morning Read
Ever wonder what goes into the design and construction of a soccer specific stadium? Well the boys over at The Original Winger recently sat down with Gino Rossetti of Rossetti Architecture for a two-part, in-depth Q&A .
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What’s that up there?
So we showed you some photos of the MLS Cup logo and other designs going on the Space Needle in Seattle the other day. Well, now they’ve put their RSL touch on it. Take a peek at those photos below. We’ve got to say, that’s pretty sweet!!!
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A Worthy Send-Off
This afternoon, we held a little media luncheon at the Stadium before the team heads off to Seattle. Take a peek below to hear what both Jason and Garth had to say about their squad…
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20 Days of Christmas
Our merch team has a pretty sweet deal going for the upcoming holiday season. For every $20 you spend at the Team Store, they’ll hook you up with a form that will enter you to win prizes every day through December 22. There are some pretty awesome prizes available. Take a peek at the ...
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Allen Hopkins talks MLS Cup
ESPN reporter Allen Hopkins gave viewers across the country his thoughts on Sunday’s RSL-LAG MLS Cup final. Take a peek below to get his thoughts…
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Let’s Paint Another Town Red!!!
For all of you planning a trip to Seattle, we’d love to see you roaming the streets of the Emerald City in the Claret and Cobalt. As such, our merch team would like to remind you all that we still have an extended 50% off on all merchandise at the team store. Just a note though, the ...
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Heading to Seattle?
We are very aware that many of you are very anxious for information regarding travel to Seattle this weekend. We are currently working with JetBlue in an effort to get some type of arrangement settled for airfare. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee anything will be able to be done in time. ...
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Paintin’ the Town
We just got these photos dropped in our inbox a bit ago. Seattle’s taking this MLS Cup pretty seriously and we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of it!!!
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What a night!!!
Last night was, simply put, the best in RSL history! The atmosphere at Toyota Park was downright amazing, but it looks like the viewing party at Rio Tinto Stadium was just as great (and far more RSL friendly.) Thanks to everyone for your continued support. You truly are the best fans in ...
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IT’S REAL!!!
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The Road to Seattle
Things are picking up here in Bridgeview, where RSL will be taking on the Chicago Fire with a spot in MLS Cup next weekend on the line. The team’s are just hitting the pitch for warm-ups and there’s a certain level of suspense already in the air here at Toyota Park. The winner ...
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Live from Chi-town
That’s right, Behind the Shield is here with the boys in the Windy City. Not a bad view from training, huh?
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Keep it up back there…
RSL’s defense has been on a stellar run of form recently. With the exception of Guillermo Barros Schelotto’s early brace in Columbus last weekend, our backline has given up just one goal since September. We caught up with a few of the guys yesterday to get their thoughts both on ...
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