dfwabel Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I place it here, but if the Mods want to move it, please do so.Xango will sponsor RSL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoDogg34 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 What is Real Salt Lake?As opposed to Fake Salt Lake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezus_Ghoti Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Either you actually know what Real Salt Lake is and that was a (terrible) joke, or you didn't bother to take the 1 second that would be required to answer that (stupid) question.Either way you look like a dingus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakwood Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Great deal for RSL. One Million Bucks a year for that sponsorship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 And so, it begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwtrailtrekker Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 What is Real Salt Lake?As opposed to Fake Salt Lake?can someone please answer this im not a soccer person but i'd like to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Salt_LakeThe word "real" in the team's name is taken from the Spanish word real. Real, as it is used in Real Salt Lake, and in the names of certain Spanish soccer clubs such as Real Madrid, is roughly pronounced ray-all, with the accent on the al. When translating the Spanish word real into English, it has more than one meaning. In Spanish, the word real is used to mean real, as in real life (la vida real); also, it is used to mean royal, as in royal family (familia real). This distinction notwithstanding, the two meanings are still closely connected. Things spoken of in Spanish as real carry with them a slight feeling of royal, and vice versa.In the case of the names of soccer clubs, real is used to mean royal. This name is bestowed on a number of clubs that play in Spain's La Liga by the Spanish crown. The Salt Lake City club's owner, Dave Checketts, desired to attach his team to a successful soccer club, Real Madrid, as well as to develop a brand that was clearly associated with 'soccer', leading to the choice of name. The team's uniform and colors were inspired by those of the Spanish national team.The team's name was initially met with derision and pessimism among the fan community. Many fans thought the name should more accurately reflect the Salt Lake area. Such complaints seem curious, however, being that the Utah Jazz of the NBA does not comply with such a standard. In the past year the criticism from local fans and the media has waned, and the club has instituted a formal relationship with Real Madrid that brings it numerous advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 this is just the first of many teams that will get shirt sponsors in MLS. Since Tampa no longer has a team, I have tied my allegiance to FC Dallas and the new MLS Cup Champs Houston Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Both? You can't support two clubs. Especially if MLS moves to single-table.Pick a club, any club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Both? You can't support two clubs. Especially if MLS moves to single-table.Pick a club, any club.Then I guess I'd lean towards Houston, since they did just win the MLS Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Both? You can't support two clubs. Especially if MLS moves to single-table.Pick a club, any club.Then I guess I'd lean towards Houston, since they did just win the MLS Cup"Excuse me. Is this where I climb on the bandwagon?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Both? You can't support two clubs. Especially if MLS moves to single-table.Pick a club, any club.Then I guess I'd lean towards Houston, since they did just win the MLS Cup"Excuse me. Is this where I climb on the bandwagon?" Hey, bandwagoning is ok when you dont have a local team in the same league, and as long as you stick with who you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powersurge Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Both? You can't support two clubs. Especially if MLS moves to single-table.Pick a club, any club.Then I guess I'd lean towards Houston, since they did just win the MLS Cup"Excuse me. Is this where I climb on the bandwagon?" get outta my way dammit! I can't pull my Revolution shirt off and get on the wagon with you in my way!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoDogg34 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 The MLS still exists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKAK Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 The MLS still exists?Charles... is that actually you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 IM interested to see what other MLS clubs do with their kits with the new sponsorship rules. Hopefully they keep it strict and classy in regards to what sponsors they choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk36 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I'm all for it. Finally looking like a true soccer team. Kudos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecticbro Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I hate that the soccer teams in North America insist on using European-inspired names. It's idiotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubbies06 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 What is Real Salt Lake?As opposed to Fake Salt Lake?You make funny....(insert cricket sounds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoDogg34 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 If a soccer league exists in the forest and nobody sees it, does it still exist?Yeah, soccer...who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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