From Deseret News archives:
RSL schedule includes rugged start and finish
Heading into the 2008 season, RSL knew what teams it would play and how many times, "so the order in which we play them really isn't that meaningful," Lagerwey said.
He admits it sounds a bit trite, but that's reality from a competition standpoint.
With that said, Lagerwey believes the opening month of the 30-game schedule is a pretty tough one for RSL. After kicking off the season at home on March 29 against Chicago, three of the club's next four games are on the road, including a pair of home openers at Chivas USA on April 5 and at Toronto FC on April 19.
"With the new group and new faces, that's going to be one our challenges," Lagerwey said.
With the increased availability of Rice-Eccles Stadium in the spring and summer months, RSL will be at home a lot during the first four months of the season. With 11 of its first 19 games in Utah, if it takes care of business at home, RSL should be in good shape heading into the final three months of the season.
RSL's only four home games after July are Aug. 29 against Colorado, Sept. 20 vs. Chivas USA, Oct. 9 against New York and Oct. 18 vs. FC Dallas. There will likely be two home exhibition games in August as well, including one against Real Madrid.
Real is hopeful construction on its Sandy stadium will be wrapped up by early October so it can play two regular-season games there prior to the playoffs. RSL is hoping to open the new stadium on Oct. 9 against New York in a nationally televised game on ESPN2.
David Beckham's only visit to Rice-Eccles Stadium will be Saturday, May 3, one of 10 Saturday home games on the schedule.
Other schedule highlights include a home game against MLS Cup champion Houston on July 3, featuring a postgame fireworks show, and another postgame fireworks show on July 24 following a yet-to-be-determined exhibition match.
2008 Regular Season Schedule
Day/Date . . . . . Team . . . . . Time . . . . . TV
Sat., March 29 . . . . . CHICAGO FIRE . . . . . 4 p.m.
Sat., April 5 . . . . . at Chivas USA . . . . . 8:30 p.m. . . . . . (HDNet)
Sat., April 12 . . . . . D.C. UNITED . . . . . 7 p.m.
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