Painted on the walls of Rio Tinto, there is a mosaic of sorts. The mosaic depicts absolute elation on the faces of Real Salt Lake legends, including Captain Kyle Beckerman, Robbie Findley, and Nat Borchers. The picture is from the moment when Robbie Russell scored the penalty that won the Claret-and-Cobalt the 2009 MLS Cup. And there is a phrase that embodies the club stenciled across it. It reads: THE TEAM IS THE STAR.
This moment opened the door for the club’s historic first run into the CONCACAF Champions League.