Game Preview: First-ever MLS Cup Appearance
Five's are wild for Real Salt Lake when it comes to the Galaxy, as the Utah squad is now 5-5-5 in its five-year history against the original MLS side from the "City of Angels." Real Salt Lake was on the better end of this year's series with the Galaxy, going 1-0-1 in their two meetings, both of which were contested during the first half of the season.
The first match-up came back on May 6 at Rio Tinto Stadium, a game in which it appeared Robbie Findley's 34th minute goal would stand tall and give the home side the full three points. However, the wildest finish in the stadium's brief history would unfold during second half stoppage time, when offsetting penalty kick conversions by Landon Donovan (91+') and Will Johnson (92+') would be followed by Mike Magee's equalizer on the final play of the match (94+'), resulting in a frustrating 2-2 draw - and three stoppage time tallies for just the second time in MLS history. The Western Conference foes would meet little more than a month later on June 13 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., where Yura Movsisyan pleased his hometown fans just 13 minutes in and Nat Borchers notched early in the second half to give RSL some breathing room en route to a 2-0 victory - RSL's first of just two road triumphs in regular season play in 2009.
"RSL on the Air" - Sunday, Nov. 22: MLS Cup 2009 v. LA Galaxy
TV: ESPN & Galavision (coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. MT)
Radio: KALL700 Sports (English) - Coverage begins with America First Credit Union Pre-match Report at 5:00 p.m.
ESPN Deportes AM-1600 (Spanish)
Several RSL, MLS Cup '09 Events Scheduled for Weekend in the Emerald City
For members of the "RSL Nation" traveling to Seattle and for local and national media making the trek, there will be a full weekend of events to keep everyone busy heading into Sunday's showdown. Following is a listing of events for fans and media to attend while in the Emerald City:
FX McRory's - RSL's "Official" Fan Headquarters
FX McRory's will be the Real Salt Lake headquarters while in Seattle for the 2009 MLS Cup. Be sure to stop by FX McRory's throughout the weekend to meet up with fellow RSL fans in preparation for Sunday's big game! FX McRory's is located in the shadows of Qwest Field at 419 Occidental Avenue South. The establishment offers a full food and beverage menu and is family friendly, with kids of all ages welcome to join. For more info, visit www.fxmcrorys.com.
Saturday, November 21
• The annual MLS Supporters Summit, hosted by various Seattle Sounders FC Supporters Groups, will be hosting events throughout the weekend, highlighted by Saturday's events at Qwest Field. For a full listing of MLS Supporters Summit events and more information, visit http://sounderscouncil.com/summit/.
• Real Salt Lake supporters will host the official "RSL Cup Kickoff Party" at FX McRory's Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. Come and meet up with the RSL contingency of fans, make posters, and grab some great food as we turn they turn the venue Claret-and-Cobalt!
Sunday, November 22
• RSL fans are encouraged to gather at FX McRory's for a pre-match party by no later than 1:00 p.m.
• From the restaurant, fans will head over to join the "March to the Match" at 4:00 p.m. in Occidental Park in Pioneer Park. The parade of fans will head south down Occidental Avenue towards Qwest Field shortly thereafter. RSL fans are encouraged to wear their colors - and bring their scarves - to show their support for Utah's MLS side!
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