Major League Soccer All Star Game

When season tickets went on sale last year for Real Salt Lake, we decided that we would "support the home team" and became season ticket holders. It has been a great decision, and I have enjoyed the games I've attended. As part of our season ticket package, we received tickets to the MLS All Star Game.

What a FUN night! Dominique and I went with my friend, Michelle and her son, Spencer.

As season ticket holders, we got these cool shirts.

Opening Ceremonies

Views from our seats.

It was a beautiful night.

The game ended in regulation with a 1-1 tie, and the rules state that this game would end with penalty kicks. Each team got 5 kicks (alternating between teams). At the end of the kicks, the team with the most points would win. If at the end of 5 kicks there was still a tie, it would be a sudden death. I taped each kick...and wow...what a heart stopping...EXCITING way to end a game. And how lucky were we that we got the kicks at our end of the field!

First Kick Everton

I thought this one was going to clock us in the head...which is why it's a bit "jerky" on the video.

Everton 0- MLS 0

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First Kick MLS

Everton 0-MLS 1

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Second Kick Everton

Everton 0-MLS 1

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Second Kick MLS

Everton 0-MLS 1

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Third Kick Everton

Everton 1-MLS 1

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Third Kick MLS

Everton 1-MLS 1

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Fourth Kick Everton

Everton 2-MLS 1

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Fourth Kick MLS

Everton 2-MLS 2

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Fifth Kick Everton

Everton 3-MLS 2

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Fifth Kick MLS

Everton 3-MLS 3

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So, yes....after 5 kicks, it was still a tie. The rules state that you continue kicking until one team "wins." So Everton kicks 1st. If they score, then MLS gets a chance to tie. If MLS ties, it goes on until there is a team that prevails. So, after 5 kicks...were in a "kick off" or whatever they call it.

Everton 6th Kick

Everton 4-MLS 3

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MLS 6th Kick

Wow! What a game. We couldn't have asked for anything more...except a win for MLS! I'm looking forward to our next RLS home game.