Hansen, who has actually been the bulk owner of RSL given that obtaining the club in 2013, penned the note listed below to the clubs advocates:.
After deep factor to consider and soul-searching, my better half Julie and I concur that the very best way forward for the Real Salt Lake household is to presume new ownership and a renewed vision. We are totally invested in supporting the transition to new ownership and will work diligently to try to guarantee that the Club remains within our neighborhood. We will support the company and its staff members in moving quickly so as to minimally interrupt this season and allow brand-new ownership appropriate time to plan for the 2021 season.
I seek to do better and commit to supporting and improving diversity and addition in my own community going forward.
After deep consideration and soul-searching, my other half Julie and I concur that the finest method forward for the Real Salt Lake family is to assume brand-new ownership and a rejuvenated vision. We are totally invested in supporting the transition to brand-new ownership and will work diligently to attempt to make sure that the Club stays within our neighborhood. Genuine Salt Lake has our full support.
Major League Soccer has actually been informed that Real Salt Lake Investor-Operator Dell Loy Hansen has actually chosen that he will start a process to sell Utah Soccer Holdings, the entity that owns Real Salt Lake (MLS), Utah Royals FC (NWSL) and the Monarchs (USL).
Real Salt Lake has our complete support. We like our community and our household and genuinely hope for the best results for each.
I believe that communities are enhanced by diversity. I am genuinely sorry for angering and being insensitive to the predicament of others. I seek to do much better and commit to supporting and improving diversity and inclusion in my own community moving forward.
I wish to acknowledge Dell Loy Hansens substantial efforts to develop the sport of soccer in the state of Utah and for his dedication to Major League Soccer.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber issued the following statement on Sunday regarding Hansens plan to offer the club:.
MLS will work with Mr. Hansen on supporting the sale efforts for the company and will work carefully with the clubs executive personnel to support the operations of the team during the transition duration.
Regards,.
Dell Loy Hansen.
Hansen has actually since taken a leave of absence from the clubs he supervises as the head of Utah Soccer Holdings.
I acknowledge that sometimes I have actually spoken too quickly, without stopping briefly to think about the feelings or great intentions of others. This is not appropriate and I assume full responsibility for enabling my words to travel unfiltered regarding their significance and impact.
The announcement comes on the heels of an investigation that was launched by Major League Soccer on August 27 following allegations of conduct and language in a post on The Athletic. Previously on the exact same day, MLS Commissioner Don Garber released a declaration strongly opposing remarks by Hansen on a regional radio show in relation to the postponement of the RSL-LAFC match following a protest by MLS gamers.
Genuine Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen issued a statement on Sunday announcing he will be looking for to offer Utah Soccer Holdings, which owns Real Salt Lake (MLS), Utah Royals SC (NWSL) and Real Kings (USL)..
To the RSL Community -.
