A Real Salt Lake blog, 2011–2013
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Today, the final day we're likely to see our boys at home, is the day of the all-important playoff match that could very well define our season. The build-up is finally coming to a head, and if we're to be honest, this side is considerably…
It's nearly been a week since our final home match, and I'm buzzing for some gameplay now, as are we all, I'm sure. Would that have been the sole advantage of a wildcard spot? Maybe. We could ruminate on whether going through the East may…
In the past week, we've heard from a number of people on the nature of the playoffs and whether another competition — chiefly, the CONCACAF Champions League — has an impact on playoff potential. While I will agree with those that say that…
I was thinking today (a rarity, I know) that Seattle might be facing some extreme weather when they get here — maybe snow! They've got that elevation to contend with, too. That should give us an easy win, right? Wait. No, that doesn't…
What's on our plates today? We're now gearing up for the playoffs, we know our opponent, and we know who will stand in our way as we march toward the MLS Cup. We know we'll have to face one of the MLS's strong teams, but there's no reason…
Given that I think we're all still a bit sore from that season, and given that we've got more to play still in that wacky post-season format, I thought I'd take a moment and name my player of the month for October, as I'd also like to name…
If you were to take our season, compress it into 90 minutes, shake it around a bit, and serve it up as a match, you'd have last night's snippy 1-1 draw with Portland on your hands. If ever I've seen a macrocosm of a season, this was it:…
In the immortal words of Yo La Tengo: "Today is the day!" Now, whether we're listening to that more indie rock-inspired jam or the slower, more culled out version found on Summer Sun, the point remains though the lyrics don't entirely…
Portland: Land of doughnuts, great food, forgotten tree stumps, roses, microbrews, the Trail Blazers, and of course the Timbers (who happens to be our final opponent of the regular season). I find many things interesting about Portland…
This photo, taken by my mother, shows the Timbers Army and their little flare-up during the 1-1 draw at the Rio Tinto. Photo by Janet, Mother of Under the Crossbar