Real Salt Lake Practice Report 6/18

Here are a few pictures from todays RSL practice. Kyle Beckerman was running but did not practice with full team. Robbie Russell looked great in practice I predict a good showing from him tomorrow if he plays.

First Home Game and Section 26 homebrew comp.

After two road games RSL finally was able to play in Rio Tinto for the first time this season and the fans were more then ready. While result left something wanting everyone had a good time. I should remind you that on Friday I predicted that Will Johnson would have a great game and the Canadian came though with an excellent header to level the score at 1-1.
Back to the fans; as early as 3pm there were about 60 fans in the tailgate lot southwest of the stadium. It was quite the sight to behold hopefully this trend well continue all year. Its easy to say must people were partaking in tailgating for Section 26's Homebrew contest now in its second year.


the contest had 10 beer entered with a few unofficial ones for testing.



Everyone seemed to be enjoying the beer and the sun.






A change for this year is the return of Real Salt Lake's oldest supporter group, The Loyalists, to the the lot for tailgating. Welcome back.




I didn't see the La Barra or Union Real at the tailgate. I well ask around to see if they have changed lots and for what reason.

Unfortunately I was unable to get any pictures of the Supporters Groups in the stands do to dealing with issues with my own supporters group before the game. if you want pictures of the fans in the stands visit rslsoapbox.com for an excellent collection of photos from all the local groups and the visiting Seattle fans.

Something I am starting this year is a Supporter Group of the Match to highlight the Group I felt Supported the team the best. For this match it is undoubtedly Section 26 for organizing the excellent homebrew contest.

RSL Practice Report 4/10

With the Real Salt Lake's home opener just a day away I went down to the Riot to watch practice. Here are a few photos(not the best photos since I grabbed the wrong lens) and a few observations from practice.

The full south end is still set up which well be nice for supporters tomorrow.

The field looks to be in okay shape I noticed a couple of patch of fresh sod.

The Practice was much more intense and lasted roughly an hour and a half. I was happy to note that Will Johnson was looking very sharp. I predict that tomorrows game could be his best of the season.





The highlight of the practice happened at the end of practice when Kyle Beckerman and the team got to make a child's wish come true. The Make-a-wish foundation brought 6 year old Jonah to practice in order to meet his hero Kyle. It was truly a touching moment watching Kyle run around the field with him. Afterwards Chris Wingert Invited Jonah to the team meeting.