Real Salt Lake celebrated their Season Ticket Member Starting XI during their July 23 match against FC Dallas. The Starting XI is made up of season ticket holders who have been around since the very beginning. These loyal season ticket holders were recognized on the field pregame where they received a team signed RSL kit and a picture on the bench. Thank you to all of our season ticket holders for their dedication to the Club.
Ryan and Melissa Park: Section 27 row Q seats 1-4
What's your favorite part about being a season ticket holder?
"I'd have to say that it's how soccer brings so many people together. We've made friends through attending games and look forward to seeing them at each game. Despite having two daughters living their own lives, soccer games were always a time that we planned to be together. The games were on the family calendar so everyone knew not to schedule something else. When we lost our oldest daughter three years ago, it was hard to come back to the games, but soccer has continued to be a place that we gather with each other or with friends. We're excited to be chosen for this opportunity and look forward to making more memories."
Allyn Bruninga: Section 28 row K seats 13-14
What is your favorite RSL memory?
"When Robbie Russell scored the winning PK to beat LA in the 2009 Championship."
Dominic Montoya: Section 201 row G seat 18-19.
Who is your all-time favorite player?
"I don't have an all-time favorite player. Every individual contributes to the Club in their own way. The team is the star."
Michele Alger: Section 27 row R seat 17.
Favorite goal celebration?
"I loved it when Kyle Beckerman pulled out the finger guns (a regular celebration for Galaxy striker Robbie Keane) when we beat LA Galaxy 6-2 in 2017."
Shaun Donahue: Section 201 row J seat 21-22
"Favorite RSL memory?"
"My favorite RSL memories are any of the "rough weather" games. I had so much fun during the "big snow game" and loved the lightning strike during the national anthem a few years ago; "The bombs bursting in air.... BOOM!" Really, most games give me an opportunity to relax with friends and family, so all the memories are great."
Brad Carter: Section 1 row V seats 19-20
What made you purchase RSL season tickets?
"I love the atmosphere and the games! You can’t beat it on a summer evening. I'm a long-time sports fan and former youth league coach. I was an Utah football season ticket holder for nearly 20 years, but got tired of late games and not getting home until 2 a.m. The RSL games don’t last 3-5 hours (I love baseball and football, but games are slow or too long). I love what RSL is doing in the community. I can get to the stadium in 20 minutes and get home quickly too. The affordability of season tickets is a great value. I bring family and friends and if I can’t make the game, I don’t sell my tickets. Instead I give them to someone who may not otherwise be able to make a game or who have never been. The concession offerings have been much improved! Also thrilled to see more emphasis on the roster. Hoping to see a late season push and a home playoff game or two would be fantastic!"
Miki Loveridge: Section 3 row C seats 17-20
Who do you come to games with and what is your favorite memory with them at the RioT?
"My husband & I go to most of the games & our four children take turns coming with us. Not sure I have a favorite memory, but I love the energy at the game & I loved watching Rimando & Beckerman. I bought the tickets for my husband years ago, because he played in high school, but I think that I enjoy the game more than him now."
Jonathan Diaz: Section 10 row GA
What's your favorite RSL memory?
"One of the most memorable games I've attended was the whiteout game against the Vancouver Whitecaps on April 8, 2017. I have been to a few snow games but that one stands out. We won 3-0! The pitch was completely covered and they had to clear the keeper box on almost every possession on the opposite end. My wife and I got a cold the next day from this. We were definitely not prepared for the weather but totally worth it."
Louie DiCristofano: Section 21 row N seat 3
Which RSL player (of all-time) has the best goal celebration?
"I don’t know about all time, but the player on RSL who I think has the best goal celebration that I have witnessed is probably Justen Glad."
Alyssa Ponce: Section 24 row d seats 5-6
If you could pick any three RSL players to have dinner with, which ones would you pick and why?
"One would have to be Marcelo Silva. I mean who wouldn't want to have dinner with El Tanque? We'd love to chat with him about his experience wearing the captain's armband while Kreilach is out. Plus my husband's name is Marcelo so it's a two for one special.
Jefferson Savarino would be one as well. It is so exciting to have Jefferson back with the Claret and Cobalt. Why not celebrate with dinner?
And then finally, Justin Meram. Massive achievement joining the 50/50 club, not to mention over 300 MLS appearances. I'm sure Justin has many great stories to tell."
Alex Mendoza: Section 9 row GA
Carl Walker: Section 25 row Z seats 14-15
