Branden Steineckert, the drummer in the punk band Rancid, gets to hear a live rendition of his work at every Real Salt Lake home match.
Steineckert wrote RSL’s now-official anthem, “Believe,” and released it in 2011, four years after bandmate Lars Frederiksen introduced him to soccer. On Wednesday, Steineckert and Frederiksen, a San Jose Earthquakes fan, served as honorary captains for the clash of their hometown teams at Rio Tinto Stadium.
”Believe” is played at the start of every home game. Fans often break out into the song after most RSL goals.
“This is incredible,” Steineckert said.