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What is Real Salt Lake?
A Major League Soccer club based in the Salt Lake City suburb of Sandy, Utah. Nicknamed "RSL", the club at first got a lot of criticism because they were very bad and had an un-American name. However, it dwindled down after the won the Cup title in 2009 and excelled in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Colorado Rapids Fan: We won the MLS Cup '10!!!
Real Salt Lake: Psh, took you 15 years! Took us only five!
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Real Salt Lake - what is it?
An MLS team (Major League Soccer) team based in the Sandy neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. They first joined MLS as an expansion team in the 2005 season. The first goal in the team's history was scored by Jason Kreis against the LA Galaxy. In 2007, he was asked by owner Dave Checketts to retire and be the head coach of the team. They opened their new stadium (Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy Utah) on October 9, 2008. In 2009, RSL beats the Colorado Rapids 3-0 to clinch a playoff birth. They upset the Colombus Crew in the Easter Conference semifinals 4-2 and the Chicago Fire 0-0 (5-4 on penalties) in the finals. They then play the LA Galaxy in the MLS cup final. The match took place at Qwest Field (now known as Lumen Field home of the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Sounders FC) on November 22, 2009. Mike Magee scores early for the Galaxy but in the second half, Robbie Findley scores for RSL to tie. The match continues through OT to a penalty kick shootout. Robbie Russell scores the game winning penalty causing RSL to win 5-4 on penalties. They also made an appearance at the 2013 MLS cup final at Sporting Kansas City but lost in penalties
Guy #1: Did you see Real Salt Lake upset the LA Galaxy last night?
Guy#2: I was blown away
Guy#1: Yeah I'm sure Nick Rimando's back still hurts from carrying the team