If you're wondering what is going on with Real Salt Lake these days, the best place to get the scoop on them is the RSLFM Report. Unfortunately they don't have a RSS feed (maybe like the rest of Utah, a bit behind the times?). They do have a great mix of news and analysis on the team. And it's never sugar-coated just because they don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.
I missed some of the talk with Plush with some other things going on. Caller : Asked about name change. Plush : Did say they were close to a name change. Skipped on commenting on IF they will still change the name other than saying they are happy where they are. Plush - Doesn't think Arsenal will come here under Wenger but does think that Rapids will play in the Emirates stadium. Balboa - Thought having Arsenal here for the MLS all-start game here in Denver would've been perfect. Plush - One more partnership is going to be announced; most likely with a Mexican club.
Call into the show 303-485-2152 Plush is in as a guest. - Thrilled to be in the new stadium - Can learn from mistakes - Still a lot of work to do to build the sport - The Rapids think the new stadium, Dicks Sporting Goods Park, is the best of it's kind (context may have been limited to MLS). Denver : - Best sports market in the US as far as KSE is concerned. - They need to learn how to cut through the clutter - Shows like From The Pitch are important to build the fan base - But it's a process; it is going to take a lot of time. Talked about DP. Did Plush just say the did not meet Cruz Azul's offer for Borgetti? Last Feb he said they were right on par with Cruz Azul and implied they were offering just as much money. This time he said to the affect that he didn't know if Borgetti would've done it as Cruz Azul had offered a pretty big number.
Calle - Street Soccer - Play on asphalt - Better develop individual skills on the ball - 95% of soccer balls are made in Pakistan - Big tournament later part of July Soccer Stop
Going to try some quick comments on the "From The Pitch" Radio show Clavijo - CO did better on set pieces. The team didn't show up and play well; let Houston do what they love to do which is run at you out of the midfield. Rapids wore black armband as a show of respect with what happened at Virginia Tech. It's a short week so it's crucial the fitness coach has the team do just enough but not too much. Clavijo - We'll see Thornton soon. And we'll see Cancela and continue to see Casey. Clavijo - Tonight was the first night he heard about the Guevara + Rapids rumor. Caller - Will Ugo be fit for Thursday? Clavijo - He's lookin' pretty good and looks like he'll play Thursday.
