Real Salt Lake to play in 2009 MLS Cup!!! - Page 3

TonyAnderson · #41 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 5:17 AM**

Utah's first professional sports championship?

In celebration, I think it's time for another Get To Know Utah photo thread tonight.

Stenar · #42 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 5:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by TonyAnderson

Utah's first professional sports championship?

In celebration, I think it's time for another Get To Know Utah photo thread tonight.

No, the Utah Stars won an ABA championship 40 years ago.

xseven · #43 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 5:27 AM**

That was a helluva game! I'm not much of a soccer fan, but watching that was fun. Congrats to RSL.

UTAZLoVer · #44 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 5:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by TonyAnderson

Utah's first professional sports championship?

In celebration, I think it's time for another Get To Know Utah photo thread tonight.

wrendog · #45 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 5:39 AM**

Oh yeah! That was freaking awesome!

delts145 · #46 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 2:15 PM**

.........................CONGRATS REAL SALT LAKE -
MLS CHAMPIONS - 2009 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7...Champions.html

Real Salt Lake players wear their medals and hold aloft the MLS Cup after defeating the heavily favored Los Angeles Galaxy in a shootout at Qwest Field Sunday in Seattle. (Tom Smart, Deseret News)

SLC Projects · #47 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 4:50 PM**

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That's my new wallpaper. Yay go RSL. Their flight is coming in today at 2:00 at Salt Lake Airport. Lets go welcome home our champions.

SLC Projects · #48 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 4:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stenar

No, the Utah Stars won an ABA championship 40 years ago.

That's true they did. But that was before I was born so for anyone who is younger then 40 this is our first championship.

By the way I always wonder what ever happen to the stars championship banner? They should have it hanging up somewhere.

SLC Projects · #49 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 5:16 PM**

Finally...A championship state.

delts145 · #50 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 6:55 PM**

Aaaaaaamen Brother

shakman · #51 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 7:03 PM**

By far the most interesting aspect of it all is the fact that RSL had a season losing record. 11W - 12L - ???(ties).

I don't think the losing record matters anymore yet still an interesting thought.

TANGELD_SLC · #52 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 9:21 PM**

Now that the Jazz has an example of how to win against the odds, perhaps they'll take a few pointers and win for a change

SLC Projects · #53 Posted **Nov 23, 2009, 11:08 PM**

MLS Champions Real Salt Lake returns home
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=8779640

Photos from KSL.com

shakman · #54 Posted **Nov 24, 2009, 1:15 AM**

That trophey is a piece of beauty.

SLC Projects · #55 Posted **Nov 24, 2009, 5:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by shakman

That trophey is a piece of beauty.

It sure is.

Here are a few more pics I found on the trib of RSL with the trophy.

Today RSL Co-owner Dave Checketts says that winning a championship is great, but it's not enough. He wants a dynasty.

Right now I'm just happy with this one. But a dynasty would be sweet.

SLC Projects · #56 Posted **Nov 24, 2009, 5:40 PM**

Ok guys those of you that are fans or just want to have a good time go check out the celebration tonight at Rio Tinto Stadium.

“What an amazing day for Real Salt Lake, soccer fans, and the entire State of Utah,” Governor Herbert said earlier today. “Once again, Salt Lake and Utah have been showcased on an international scale. In 2002, it was the Winter Olympics. And now it is Real Salt Lake — the 2009 MLS Cup Champions.”

Following the rally at the Capitol, Real Salt Lake will make the 16-mile trek down State Street via a motorcade procession – fans are encouraged to line either side of State Street downtown from the Capitol to 500 South from 3:30 to 3:45, and State Street in Sandy between 9000 South and 9400 South from 4:00 to 4:15 – to its Rio Tinto Stadium home in Sandy, where the squad invites fans to gather for the MLS Cup 2009 Celebration Rally. Gates at Rio Tinto Stadium will open for fans at 5:00 p.m., with the festivities kicking off at 5:30 p.m. Fans will be able to park on-site at Rio Tinto Stadium’s west and north lots, enjoy free hot chocolate and popcorn at all open Levy Restaurants concession stands, and take pictures with the Phillip F. Anschutz Trophy on the field following addresses from RSL ownership, coaches, and players and local civic dignitaries and a video presentation on the north-end DakTronics Video Board chronicling the Claret-and-Cobalt’s historic 2009 season.

Following the celebration, Real Salt Lake players, coaches, technical staff and ownership will be made available to members of the local media in the RSL locker room from 6:15-6:30 p.m. MT.

Fans that can’t make tomorrow’s celebration events can follow along via RSL’s English radio partner KALL 700 Sports, which will broadcast live from the rallies at the Capitol and Rio Tinto Stadium and will feature interviews with RSL personalities throughout the day.

East2Westback · #57 Posted **Nov 24, 2009, 7:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by SLC Projects

Ok guys those of you that are fans or just want to have a good time go check out the celebration tonight at Rio Tinto Stadium.

“What an amazing day for Real Salt Lake, soccer fans, and the entire State of Utah,” Governor Herbert said earlier today. “Once again, Salt Lake and Utah have been showcased on an international scale. In 2002, it was the Winter Olympics. And now it is Real Salt Lake — the 2009 MLS Cup Champions.”

Following the rally at the Capitol, Real Salt Lake will make the 16-mile trek down State Street via a motorcade procession – fans are encouraged to line either side of State Street downtown from the Capitol to 500 South from 3:30 to 3:45, and State Street in Sandy between 9000 South and 9400 South from 4:00 to 4:15 – to its Rio Tinto Stadium home in Sandy, where the squad invites fans to gather for the MLS Cup 2009 Celebration Rally. Gates at Rio Tinto Stadium will open for fans at 5:00 p.m., with the festivities kicking off at 5:30 p.m. Fans will be able to park on-site at Rio Tinto Stadium’s west and north lots, enjoy free hot chocolate and popcorn at all open Levy Restaurants concession stands, and take pictures with the Phillip F. Anschutz Trophy on the field following addresses from RSL ownership, coaches, and players and local civic dignitaries and a video presentation on the north-end DakTronics Video Board chronicling the Claret-and-Cobalt’s historic 2009 season.

Following the celebration, Real Salt Lake players, coaches, technical staff and ownership will be made available to members of the local media in the RSL locker room from 6:15-6:30 p.m. MT.

Fans that can’t make tomorrow’s celebration events can follow along via RSL’s English radio partner KALL 700 Sports, which will broadcast live from the rallies at the Capitol and Rio Tinto Stadium and will feature interviews with RSL personalities throughout the day.

Real Salt Lake really put the pedal down at the end of the season. Quite a feat! Huge win!!!

SLC Projects · #58 Posted **Nov 25, 2009, 6:11 PM**

The Three Cups

Photo from KSL.com

SLC Projects · #59 Posted **Nov 29, 2013, 11:40 PM**

Four years later..................

Real Salt Lake could do it all again by playing in the 2013 MLS Cup vs Sporting KC on Dec. 7th. RSL will be the underdogs again just like during the 2009 MLS Cup that RSL did what very little thought would do. Win a first Pro Championship for the state of Utah in 40 years. Just over a week from now RSL could do what the Utah Star had never done......win that 2nd championship. Can RSL do it again?

wrendog · #60 Posted **Nov 29, 2013, 11:51 PM**

I'm excited! RSLTID!!

BeatSucKC!