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Show THE Kee f you have never been to Rio Tinto Stadium to watch Real Salt Lake play a home match, here are a few tips to help you fit in. First, buy something crimson, cobalt or bright yellow and preferably something with "Xango" or "LifeVantage" on it. Otherwise you are going to feel terribly out of place, considering that the home crowd at Rio Tinto probably wears more home team gear than any other crowd in the state of Utah. Second, go out and buy a guide to the rules and regulations of soccer because you will find that almost everyone else in that stadium knows how the game is played and how (in their eyes) it should be officiated. Finally, buy some throat lozenges or sip on something hot throughout the day. If you really want to fit in with that crowd, you are going to be doing a lot of chanting, singing and yelling throughout the game. You don't want to be so hoarse the next day that you can't describe the awesome time you had, because you will have great stories to tell. We at The Daily Utah Chronicle were tired of just hearing about the happenings at Rio Tinto Stadium, so we decided to make the short trip south to 9000 South in Sandy and see it for ourselves as Real Salt Lake took on western conference rivals FC Dallas. If you are big into tailgating, you will want to come early and tailgate with this crowd. It's not the same as a football tailgate — you won't see bratwursts, tailgate tents or a rousing game of cornhole. Instead, you'll see tons of fans eating and chatting around their cars, lots of kids kicking a ball around, tons of traditional Mexican food that is free until it runs out (but give them a dollar or two to keep the tradition going) and lots of beer, brewed and distributed by fans who have a passion for home brewing. But you and all the other fans are there to attend a soccer game, not just party in the lot. Eventually the black-clad fan section, known as the "Salt City United:' began to spread the word around the lot that it was time to start the exodus to the stadium. Everyone gathered at the stairs and walked together up to the southwestern entrance to the stadium, singing and chanting the entire way. Let's fast-forward to kickoff. As the players came onto the field, the stadium announcer and 11 11 Re BY TALON CHAPPELL /STAFF WRITER PHOTO BY CONOR BARRY DE WITH ADDISON BUTLER Sportswear: the fashion that's both comfortable and chic 've never really considered myself to be "sporty."The last time I was on a field, I was five and far more interested in blowing on dandelions than protecting my team's goal from the ,217;■ /(7 rewire ele-eIiki endless onslaught of soccer balls. My "mild aversion" toward sports gently matured over the years to become more of a Air aim oceadield perplexed animosity amassed in the frenzied years of middle and high school. Every gym class I was enrolled in experienced a dangerously disinterested version of me as I fumbled across fields with various sports equipment being haphazardly flung in my direction. Now, nearly half a decade later, I write this column clad in a plain white jersey from Urban 157 S. Main Street Outfitters, Nikes and a fabulous pair of American Apparel biker shorts. This surprising turn of (801) 359-0192 events is an obvious product of the ever-shifting aesthetic of the fashion industry. Like many mckaydiamonds.corn style icons before me, I have grown to adore the recently coined term "elevated sportswear" that popped up on the esteemed runways of Chanel and Dior in February (and consequently about a billion more this September during each of the important fashion weeks). Although it may seem to go against nearly every value I learned in high school gym, I've /reef:, come to accept the fact that there's something rather invigorating about dressing in mesh, rubber and nylon while eschewing any indication of the possibility that I could have participated in physical activity that day. I've embraced the stylistic symbols of my sworn enemy from years past, and something about that feels liberating, like befriending the school bully or eating broccoli in adulthood only to find that you've liked it all along. Taking clothes that aren't meant to be pretty or fashionable and repurposing them to mirror your otherwise impeccable sense of style is an impressive and enticing ability for fashion-minded people. Why else would we spend hours at secondhand stores or rummaging through our parents' closets? 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Some of my most blissful Hardin Branch Auditorium moments have occurred while wearing various forms of 501 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City running shoes because I didn't have to worry about the Bring equipment in Oct. 6, 7, 8 Mo n-Wed /9-19 What is an Autist? the crowd played a game of Marco Polo with the names of the starting lineup. The stadium speakers blasted the tune to RSL fans' beloved "Believe" anthem, and the entire stadium clapped and sang the song until the stadium speakers could no longer be heard above the noise.The referee blew his whistle to start the game, and the crowd sang one final verse before erupting in screams as the ball was kicked off. Like they usually do at home, RSL was quick to come up with a dangerous chance or two early in the game. It wasn't until the 31st minute of the game that RSL broke through and took the 1-0 lead after forward Robbie Findley put a deflected shot past the Dallas keeper. The crowd exploded in cheers and began another rendition of the "Believe" anthem. The goal gong at the south end of the field cut through the noise as the players rushed back to midfield to restart the game. The game got dramatic when FC Dallas midfielder Michel Garbini Pereira got a free kick past goalkeeper Nick Rimando to tie the game at 1-1. The fans didn't let the Dallas goal faze them, as the supporters in the south goal (where the three major supporters sections are located) continued to make noise. It's what happened in the 76th minute that made this game so special. RSL's all-time leading scorer Alvaro Saborio came into the game as a sub after missing the previous four months recovering from foot surgery. Saborio jogged onto the field as RSL was about to take a corner kick. He took his place in front of the box, the ball came in, bounced off of his head and went right into the corner of the net. 8 { THECHRONY I NEWS I OPINION I ARTS I SPORTS I THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 2014 } The capacity crowd at Rio Tinto Stadium erupted like a crowd twice its size. Nearly five months away from the club, and their leading scorer took only seconds to strike again. That goal made the difference as RSL took the decisive 2-1 victory and three valuable points in the MLS standings. If you have never been to a Real Salt Lake match, you need to experience it sooner rather than later. If you're not into soccer, I promise a game at Rio Tinto will make you rethink your views. You have two more chances to see RSL at home before the MLS Cup Playoffs begin in November with matches against the San Jose Earthquakes and Chivas USA on Oct. 11 and 22, respectively. t.chappell@chronicle.utah.edu @TalonChappell discomfort associated with wearing dress shoes. 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