Contrary to possible evidence contained within these photos, Aaron, Joe, Gordon, Gary, Kent and Bryan are NOT suiting up for Real Salt Lake this year….
But representatives of XanGo partners RSL did make a special visit to XanGo World HQ this afternoon: In recognition of XanGo’s contributions to the team—and particularly in light of RSL’s 2009 MLS Cup championship season—RSL President Bill Manning and Sr. VP John Kimball brought custom rings for XanGo founders and for President & CEO Robert Conlee.
Our seven XanGo champions received rings identical in design and materials to those received by the player-champions, custom engraved with their last names, weighing an estimated 17 lbs. each, and created with enough diamonds and white gold to light an airport runway.*
“Watching RSL win the championship,” said Gordon Morton, “was one of those moments where you get to draw back and act like you’re 12!
“But even beyond the excitement of a championship season, my partners and I regularly note the incredible job Real Salt Lake does as they interact with the XanGo Distributor force across the U.S. and Canada, shaking hands, posing for countless photos…. We’re proud to call you ‘partners’!”
“Tens of millions of fans around the world witnessed that championship match against the team from Los Angeles,” said XanGo Chairman of the Board Aaron Garrity. “[Real Salt Lake] took on a team that included, in the form of Mr. Beckham and Mr. Donovan, a couple of the world’s most recognized and most accomplished players.
“And, much like XanGo, RSL stood up to the bigger names, outplayed them in every facet of the game, and then proved themselves as true champions. That win was a great testament to the team’s strength of character, and we’re proud of everything RSL stands for.”
“If there’s any brand that’s synonymous with RSL, it’s XanGo!” noted RSL’s Manning. “This gesture is heartfelt on our behalf, and we hope you feel as much a part of the championship as we do—well, we know Gordon does, because he was right there next to me!”
Manning continued: “XanGo has been a critical part of RSL’s rise to glory over the past few years, and this is our way of saying ‘thanks’ for being on our team.”
* Some of the details may be slight exaggerations…. But, hey, you can tell they’re AWESOME!
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How exciting! Looking at these pictures is like looking at a family album… I couldn’t be more thrilled for Aaron, Gordon, Joe, Gary, Robert, Ken & Bryan! It feels like I am seeing my own brothers experience this… so it is SO sweet! Congratulations to you all- Xango has earned it because of YOU!
All that ‘BLING’ mirrors your ‘sparkling’ personalities!!! Go Xango!!!
What an amazing experience it was to share that moment in RSL’s history with Gordon and Bruce that damp evening in Seattle! Thanks for the lifelong memories and for making it all possible XANGO!