Breaking News: RSL Stadium to Open Oct. 9th

The first match played at the new SSS in Sandy, Utah will be against the Red Bulls.

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports,

"According to RSL, field irrigation and drainage systems are complete, and the natural grass playing surface is 30 days away from establishing its root structure before becoming playable. Construction work also continues in concession areas, administrative offices and parking areas. Seats are also currently being installed while glass installation and suite and locker room finish work is ongoing. The structural steel support for the main video screen and scoreboard is complete, with the raising and testing of the video board is slated for coming weeks. "

8/6/08 Update:

Dan Rasmussen in the Deseret News provides some info on the supporters' group areas:

"Though some things like the front offices and some other minor details won't be 100-percent complete by October, Manning said he hopes the Supporters' Section at the south end of the stadium will be ready to go.
The south end of the stadium features a stage but will have retractable seating that will hold all of RSL's supporters' groups, and Manning said he's hopeful it will be complete in time for October.
"That's the goal," he said.

Unlike other areas of the stadium, in which RSL officials have made it a requirement to have all restrooms completed, Manning said Real may consider using the south end even if the restrooms behind it aren't completely finished"