3 key matches recorded in RSL's 2-year history

Published: Sunday, April 1 2007 12:06 a.m. MDT

1. vs. Colorado

April 16, 2005

When Brian Dunseth headed home the eventual game-winner against the Rapids in RSL's first home game in franchise history, a 1-0 victory, it ensured that 25,000-plus soccer fans went home happy, in addition to thinking that Major League Soccer was pretty cool.

2. at Los Angeles

May 13, 2006

Following a winless road campaign in 2005, Real Salt Lake finally earned its first road victory at the L.A. Galaxy in convincing fashion, 3-0. That victory just so happened to be RSL's first victory in 2006 as well, halting a miserable 0-5-1 start.

3. vs. D.C. United

July 29, 2006

In front of 20,027 fans, Jeff Cunningham converted two unforgettable penalty kicks in stoppage team as RSL rallied for a 2-1 victory over league-leading D.C. United. It kick-started a four-game winning streak that helped RSL climb back into the playoff chase.

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