From the FO: Congratulations! We are all thrilled to have won the 2009 MLS Cup! We will be celebrating with our fans very soon. Here is the pertinent information: What: Real Salt Lake 2009 MLS Cup Celebration Rally; includes the entire RSL team, coaching staff and special guests When: Tuesday, November 24th, 6:00 pm Gates Open: 5:30 pm Where: Rio Tinto Stadium Who: All. Free parking in the West and North parking lots; no ticket necessary for admission Other: We will invite the supporter groups, VIP’s, player families and select youth teams to stand on the field for the event. The remainder in the West side stands until its full. Select suites will be open (DWC, Rio Tinto, etc.) More details will follow.
From the RSL Facebook page: FANS: Tomorrow at 3PM there will be a gathering at the Capitol in Salt Lake followed by a Championship Celebration at the Rio Tinto Stadium at 5:30PM (Gates will open at 5PM). Come and enjoy all the excitement with the team and MLS CUP CHAMPIONS!!!
So which time is correct? do the gates open at 5:30 for a 6:00pm celebration? Or do the gates open at 5:00pm for a 5:30pm celebration?
I am wondering the same thing. I hope it gets clarified and gets out to the public. I couldnt find anything about on the team site.
RSL FO said the gates open at 5:30, but I just got a txt msg from the Loyalist prez saying that supporters should be there at 5.
From the Deseret News article: "Fans who missed the airport celebration can cheer the champions at an MLS Cup victory rally scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Rio Tinto Stadium. Gates to the event will open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free."
If you want to stand on the field with the supporters, get there at 5. Otherwise, just get there after 5:30. Oh and good luck finding a parking spot.
Here's the official media presser from RSL....should clarify what's going on: REAL SALT LAKE TAKES TUESDAY TO CELEBRATE MLS CUP 2009 TITLE FROM STATE CAPITOL TO SANDY Fans Invited to Join MLS Champions for Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s Recognition on Steps of the Utah State Capitol at 3:00 p.m. MT; Following State Street Procession to Sandy, Claret-and-Cobalt to Host Championship Celebration Rally at Rio Tinto Stadium beginning at 5:00 p.m. MT SANDY, UT (Monday, November 23, 2009) – Having arrived to a spirited welcome from several hundred fans earlier today at Salt Lake City International Airport, the Real Salt Lake family will rest easy tonight before bringing its celebration to the people of Utah TOMORROW, Tuesday, Nov. 24, when the club will host events stretching from the State Capitol to Sandy in celebration of the Utah side’s MLS Cup 2009 Championship. Real Salt Lake claimed Major League Soccer’s title Sunday evening at Seattle’s Qwest Field by defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy, 5-4, in seven rounds of penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw in regulation and overtime, providing Utah sports fans with their first champion in a major professional league since 1971, when the Utah Stars claimed the American Basketball Association title. To begin the day, the team will serve as guests of Utah Governor Gary Herbert and the State’s First Lady at a special luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion, which will be followed by a 3:00 p.m. public celebration on the south steps of the Utah State Capitol building. Governor Herbert and other dignitaries will congratulate Utah’s champions before giving way to addresses from RSL Owner Dave Checketts, Head Coach Jason Kreis, and Captain Kyle Beckerman, among others. “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 MLS Cup Celebration Timeline for Public & Media – Tuesday, Nov. 23 3:00 p.m. Declaration at the Utah State Capitol, South Steps · Featuring speakers Utah Governor Gary Herbert; RSL Owner Dave Checketts, Head Coach Jason Kreis, and Captain Kyle Beckerman 3:30 p.m. Motorcade from Capitol down State Street to Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy 5:00 p.m. Gates open to Stadium for fans · Free parking available in Rio Tinto Stadium North and West lots 5:30 p.m. Real Salt Lake’s MLS Cup 2009 Championship Celebration · Speeches from RSL ownership, coaches, and players and local civic dignitaries · Highlight video chronicling Real Salt Lake’s 2009 championship campaign · Free hot chocolate and popcorn for all fans · Fans can take photos with Phillip F. Anschutz Trophy on the Rio Tinto Stadium field following formal presentation 6:15 p.m. RSL interview availability for Utah-based media in RSL Locker Room
Does anyone know if the Team Store will be open before the rally, and whether or not they have Cup Champion gear (hats, T-shirts, scarves)?
This is what will be in our email going out in an hour. It's got all of the CORRECT info. Things to point out. Supporter Groups will be allowed on the field at the beginning of the event. Please meet at the South west gate (just south of the main west doors) at 5:00 PM sharp so we can get you on the field. Please spread the word. Thanks, Davy REAL SALT LAKE CELEBRATES THE MLS CUP 2009 TITLE TODAY FROM THE STATE CAPITOL TO SANDY Fans are invited to Join MLS Champions for Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s Recognition on Steps of the Utah State Capitol at 3:00 p.m. Following will be a State Street Procession to Rio Tinto Stadium where a Celebration Rally will begin at 5:00 p.m. 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 Gates at Rio Tinto Stadium will open for fans at 5:00 p.m., with the festivities kicking off at 5:30 p.m. Supporter Group members should meet at the South West gate at 5:00 PM for entry into the building. Look for an RSL staff member to direct you where to go. Parking is available on-site at Rio Tinto Stadium’s west and north lots Enjoy free hot chocolate and popcorn at all open Levy Restaurants concession stands on the west side. (While supplies last) Fans will be invited down on the field at the end of the festiviteis for a large group photo with the MLS Cup Phillip F. Anschutz Trophy. Season Ticket Holders will have an opportunity to take an individual photo with the Cup after the event by making there way to the SouthWest tunnel on the field. We expect long lines so be prepared to wait. We will also have other events that will be announced soon where Season Ticket Holders can take a picture with the MLS Championship Cup. Fans that can’t make the 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 MLS Cup Celebration Timeline – Tuesday, Nov. 23 3:00 p.m. Declaration at the Utah State Capitol, South Steps · Featuring speakers Utah Governor Gary Herbert; RSL Owner Dave Checketts, Head Coach Jason Kreis, and Captain Kyle Beckerman 3:30 p.m. Motorcade from Capitol down State Street to Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy 5:00 p.m. Gates open to Stadium for fans · Supporter Groups to meet at the SouthWest entry gate at 5:00 · Free parking available in Rio Tinto Stadium North and West lots 5:30 p.m. Real Salt Lake’s MLS Cup 2009 Championship Celebration · Speeches from RSL ownership, coaches, and players and local civic dignitaries · Highlight video chronicling Real Salt Lake’s 2009 championship campaign · Free hot chocolate and popcorn for all fans (while supplies last) · Fans can take a group photo with the Phillip F. Anschutz Trophy on the Rio Tinto Stadium field following formal presentation; RSL season ticket-holders can queue up for a personal photo with the MLS Cup as well!
TAKE OVER THE AIRWAVES There has been decent coverage of the RSL win, and I'm not sure if the stations have anything planned for the celebration this afternoon. But it drives me nuts to hear them talking incessantly about rivalry week with this event coming up in a few hours. So my idea is that we all call, text, and email the local radio shows between 4:00 and 5:30 and try to force them to acknowledge RSL. Maybe this will make more people aware of the celebration, and help give RSL some well deserved recognition. Who's with me? Here is the contact info: 1320 KFAN: Locked on Sports: They'll want to talk about the lousy Jazz team (it does pay their checks I guess) and Rivalry week. Don't Let them! Salt Lake City: 483-1320 Provo: 470-1320 Ogden: 670-1320 Text the keyword 'KFAN' and then your message to 64636 David Locke: Email HERE Ben Bagley: Email HERE 1280 The Zone: Monson and Graham: Monson was at the game. He's up for a Real discussion I bet. Graham...not so much. UTAH COUNTY :: 801-470-1280 SALT LAKE COUNTY :: 801-570-1280 DAVIS COUNTY :: 801-670-1280 TOLL FREE :: 1-866-233-1280 Text "ZONE" and your message to 53318 Email Addresses: Gordon Monson Kevin Graham KALL 700 Sports: Bill & Spence: This is the easy one. I assume they'll be at the stadium, and likely talking RSL anyway (mixed in between other sports discussion). But it doesn't hurt to let them know how you feel. KALL 700 STUDIO / CONTEST LINES UTAH COUNTY: 801-470-0700 SALT LAKE COUNTY: 801-570-0700 DAVIS COUNTY: 801-670-0700 TOLL FREE: 1-877-353-0700 TEXT LINE: 29909 Bill Riley: bill@kall700sports.com Spencer Checketts: spencer@kall700sports.com
Should be fun. I hope everyone that heard 6 p.m. on all the tv news stations and in the papers gets the word that it's at 5:30 now. I've called everyone I know that was planning to go and they all thought it was 6 p.m. still.
I don't know if it will be open tonight (though it would be stupid not to) but I do know they don't have championship stuff yet. According to someone at the FO my wife talked to, "just order it from mlsnet".
Hey all, the field is supposed to be open to "Supporters" right? I'm worried because I've never been in an SG, but have had season tix since day 1. Do you think I'll be able to join in the revelry on the pitch?
Hey, I work there at 3rd South and State. We walked up to 2nd South to see the "parade" so the semi wouldn't block our view. It was pretty cool, even if it did only last about 1 minute.