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Show Next issue: The Orem Owlz start their first season this week, well get you up to speed. MONDAY*JUNE 20-2005 /port/ PAGE A7 Real Salt Lake rides expansion rollercoaster New kids on the MLS block fight for respect while earning support from Utah soccer fans ter the loss. "It's a huge turnaround from what we saw against Chicago and Dallas Sports Editor against a very good team at home." His statement proved to be true, as the hree weeks ago, things were looking pretty good for the new kids on the team managed a better showing after giving up two and three goals respectively to MLS block. both Dallas and Chicago. After starting their inaugural season a deInjuries have contributed to the slowdown, cent 1-3-2, Real Salt Lake stunned the best including star defenseman Edteam in the Western Division, die Pope failing to make the the Los Angeles Galaxy, with trip to Southern California afa come from behind victory Onllne ter suffering a bone bruise to in front of nearly 19,000 fans his right knee in a World Cup at Rice Eccles Stadium; a qualifier against Costa Rica. big win that was quickly folCheck out dotes and Though on the bright side, lowed up with a 2-0 drubbing times for upcomRSL continues to draw large of fellow expansion club Chiing qomes at real. crowds and are increasing the vas USA. saltIaKe.mlsnet.com popularity for the sport of socSince then, however, Real cer throughout Utah, has yet to score a goal, let alone win, following a 1-0 Coach Ellinger doesn't want defeat to the Galaxy, this time the recent setback defining his at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. team's season. "They still believe they American phenomenon, Landon Dono- can make a difference in this league, make van, arguably the best player in the country, the playoffs and then do something in the avenged the previous loss with the break- playoffs," he said. "They just decided there away game winner in the 52 minutes. were going to be no letdowns." Though RSL hasn't managed tofindthe RSL is currently 3-7-2, still good enough net in their last 411 game minutes, Coach for fourth place in the MLS Western DiviJohn Ellinger remains optimistic. "Nobody sion standings. should be hanging their head," he said af- Morgan Vance T Chad Clark/NetXNews GET REAL: Jordan Cila, forward/middle for Real Salt Lake, winds up a kick in a winning game against Chivas USA last month. Real Salt Lake has a record of 3-7-2. SUMMBRWOOD CONDOS OREM'S PREMIER SINGLE STUDENT HOUSING • 4 Private Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths Per Unit • Washer and Dryer in EVERY Unit • Hot Tub • Fitness Center and Sport Court • Free Cable • Internet Access • Great Social Environment • Just Across the StreetfromUVSC Medics 720 South 1200 West Orem Call Now to Reserve Your Spot! (801) 644-2552 www.summerwoodcondos.oom PLASMA DONATION CENTER Saving Lives + Relaxing = $2OO a Monthff GET Al 235-9800 LIFE 349 E. University Pkwy GET A HAIRCUT! (Across from Univcrsicy Mall) Mon-Fri: 9am - 7pm • Sat: 9am - 4pm Other locations at BYU-IDAE1O and USU PRO V O - U T A H (formerly Von Curtis Academy) Gall now for your service reservation! Evening service times available! All services performed by supervised students in training. 480 North 900 East, Provo, UT 84606 801.374.5111 Light"afirein her. PRICE TICKETS!!! • J E W E L E R S THROUGH JULY 18 THEATER- SOREM 225 WEST400NORTH S 801.226.8600 • WWW.HMI IHMTTRCOM "Utah County's Largest Jewelry Showroom" 120 North University Avenue • Provo • 801-375-5220 Visit us online at www.netxnews.net Send story ideas to smiggs86@hotmail.com |