MNF- Salt Lake Style

So here we are on the day of the last home match of what was considered by some a “trainwreck” of a season. I must admit that my expectations were not even close to being met, but I must also admit that I think we are a lot closer to establishing a winning team now than we have ever been in the past 3 years. Tonight we will be farewell to Eddie Pope, one of the greatest American defenders ever, the shame is that he never will get the chance to lead this team to the playoffs and that despite his efforts, so many young defenders brought in to be his under studies, have simply failed. I am not sure whose fault that is but the list is long and I really do not want to beat a dead horse.

Tonight’s projected lineups:

Pregame activities include a video tribute to both Eddie Pope and Jason Kreis, both MLS originals that have had a huge impact on the league, tonight is also Fan Appreciation night.

“To be able to come from such a little country hometown and be playing in Europe and things like that, the World Cup.  That’s not something I could have imagined would have happened….  I’ve been very, very fortunate.” –  RSL defender Eddie Pope

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