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Late goal puts RSL up 1-0 over defending champs

By Patrick McShane • Nov 1st, 2009 • Category: MLS News

It wasn’t the prettiest match either team has played this season, but Real Salt Lake stole a late goal Saturday afternoon to claim a 1-0 victory over a defensive-minded Columbus Crew squad. RSL strikers Yura Movsisyan and Robbie Findley combined for a brilliant winner to claim a one-goal advantage before Thursday’s return leg. Be sure to check out the photo gallery.



RSL finally slay Red Bulls, now face TFC for playoff spot

By Patrick McShane • Oct 15th, 2009 • Category: MLS News

RSL celebrated the one-year anniversary of Rio Tinto Stadium with their first-ever victory over the New York Red Bulls, a 2-0 decision. It will now be do-or-die for RSL as they travel to Canada to face Toronto FC Saturday. Skip to the RSL player assessments or the photo gallery.



Chicago Fire torch RSL playoff hopes in 1-1 draw at Rio Tinto

By Patrick McShane • Sep 13th, 2009 • Category: MLS News

Real Salt Lake’s 2009 playoff hopes were dealt a crushing blow Saturday as the Chicago Fire stole a point in a 1-1 draw. A quality goal from forward Chris Rolfe gave the visitors the lead going into half, but RSL defender Jamison Olave came to the rescue in the 72nd minute and secured the home draw. With the draw Chicago continued their stellar road form this season, leading the league with a 6-2-5 record away from Toyota Park.



U.S. wills itself to victory over El Salvador

By Patrick McShane • Sep 6th, 2009 • Category: National Teams News

After conceding an early goal to El Salvador, the U.S. Men’s National Team fought back for two quick strikes (one by this guy) before halftime and held on in the second half to get the three points it needed from the World Cup Qualifier at Sandy, Utah’s Rio Tinto Stadium. But the win was far from impressive and leaves many unanswered questions ahead of the stretch run in the Hex. USMNT player assessments in match report. Separate photo gallery here.



Revenge at the Rio T?

By Patrick McShane • Aug 7th, 2009 • Category: MLS News

Rio Tinto Stadium will host a pivotal Western Conference battle this Saturday as Real Salt Lake look to avenge their season-opening loss to Seattle Sounders FC. There has been some speculation that star striker Freddy Montero will miss the team’s trip to Salt Lake due to Colombian National Team responsibilities, but those fears appear to be premature and he is listed on the game day starting roster.



RSL roar back to defeat FC Dallas

By Patrick McShane • Jul 25th, 2009 • Category: MLS News

It was a night of fireworks on and off the pitch as Real Salt Lake roared back from a 2-0 halftime deficit to shock an upstart FC Dallas squad with a 4-2 victory. Here Will Johnson, fresh off his first game back with RSL, celebrates the team’s exploit. Read the match report, get the RSL player assessments and view the photo gallery.



Fight night at the RioT ends in 1-1 draw

By Patrick McShane • Jul 5th, 2009 • Category: MLS News

A second half stoppage time equalizer extended Real Salt Lake’s unbeaten streak to five games in a rough match with the San Jose Earthquakes at Rio Tinto Stadium on Friday night. Fabian Espindola, who served a one-game suspension for a red card earlier in the season was sent off after retaliating against Brandon McDonald. Match report, photo gallery and RSL player assessments–it’s all here.



What happened to RSL’s home dominance?

By Patrick McShane • May 17th, 2009 • Category: Features

It was another evening of disappointment for RSL as they lost their first match at home this season, falling 2-0 to the Kansas City Wizards on a pair of clinical finishes from striker Josh Wolff. “Just too many players had bad nights tonight,” said RSL head coach Jason Kreis. “Bad nights – not average nights, [...]



RSL hope to maintain magic, 1-0 lead

By Patrick McShane • Nov 7th, 2008 • Category: MLS News

Real Salt Lake enters the biggest match in franchise history Saturday as they face Chivas USA in the away leg of their first-round playoff battle. Jason Kreis‘ team will be riding high after their last-minute home victory in the first leg and hoping to steal a win against Chivas in grudge match between two former [...]



Movsisyan magic strikes again

By Patrick McShane • Nov 3rd, 2008 • Category: MLS News

Real Salt LakeYura Movsisyan. Despite the late goal, one could hardly argue with the result, as RSL were the aggressors throughout the match while out-hustling Chivas on both ends of the pitch.
Patrick McShane reports from Estadio Rio Tinto, with photos by Julia Fizer.



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