Salt Lake owner Hansen to sell Utah teams after alleged racist comments
4 years, 4 months ago

Salt Lake owner Hansen to sell Utah teams after alleged racist comments

The Hindu  

Major League Soccer said on Sunday that Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen, who is being investigated by the governing body over allegations that he had used racist language, is set to sell Utah Soccer Holdings. Utah Soccer Holdings owns the MLS side Real Salt Lake, National Women's Soccer League team Utah Royals and second division side Real Monarchs in the United Soccer League. “I want to acknowledge Dell Loy Hansen's significant efforts to build the sport of soccer in the state of Utah and for his commitment to Major League Soccer.” Hansen had condemned the players' decision to protest and likened it to being “stabbed”, saying the “disrespect was profound”. Time for change.” NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird said in a statement on Sunday that the sale was “in the best interest” of the women's team and league.

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MLS likely to take control of Real Salt Lake sale in January, sources say
4 years, 1 month ago

MLS likely to take control of Real Salt Lake sale in January, sources say

New York Times  

By Christopher Kamrani, Sam Stejskal, Meg Linehan and Paul Tenorio It’s been over three months since Dell Loy Hansen, owner of Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC and Real Monarchs, announced he was opting to sell all three in the wake of accusations of pervasive racist behavior and inappropriate conduct as proprietor of the clubs. With the sale of the …

MLS will take over Real Salt Lake sale process in 2021 if no buyer is found
4 years, 1 month ago

MLS will take over Real Salt Lake sale process in 2021 if no buyer is found

New York Times  

Major League Soccer will take over the process of selling Real Salt Lake if current owner Dell Loy Hansen cannot find a new buyer for the team by Jan. 8th, multiple sources have told The Athletic. In addition to Real Salt Lake, Hansen also owns the NWSL’s Utah Royals, USL’s Real Monarchs, Rio Tinto Stadium, Zions Bank Stadium and the …

MLS: Real Salt Lake Play Out 2-2 Draw with Seattle Sounders
4 years, 4 months ago

MLS: Real Salt Lake Play Out 2-2 Draw with Seattle Sounders

News 18  

Pablo Ruiz scored his first MLS goal, Justen Glad also scored and Real Salt Lake tied the Seattle Sounders 2-2 on Wednesday night. Real Salt Lake played for the first time since owner owner Dell Loy Hansen decided to sell his soccer teams in the wake of reports that he made racist comments. Hansens Utah Soccer Holdings includes his MLS …

Real Salt Lake owner takes leave following comments on player boycotts - US Soccer News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Real Salt Lake owner takes leave following comments on player boycotts - US Soccer News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals owner Dell Loy Hansen is taking a leave of absence following a report that he made racially insensitive comments and used a racial slur. "The report of Hansen's behavior came as he drew criticism for comments on a local radio show after Real Salt Lake players protested racial injustice by not taking the field …

SL, Utah Royals owner faces backlash for comments on racism boycott - NBA, WNBA news - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

SL, Utah Royals owner faces backlash for comments on racism boycott - NBA, WNBA news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals owner Dell Loy Hansen has come under criticism for comments he made on a local radio show after RSL players protested racial injustice by not taking the field for a match. The comments came after Real Salt Lake, Hansen's Major League Soccer club, and LAFC decided not to play their match at Rio Tinto …

RSL, Utah Royals Owner Faces Backlash For Comments on Racial Injustice
4 years, 4 months ago

RSL, Utah Royals Owner Faces Backlash For Comments on Racial Injustice

News 18  

Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals owner Dell Loy Hansen has come under criticism for comments he made on a local radio show after RSL players protested racial injustice by not taking the field for a match. The comments came after Real Salt Lake, Hansen’s Major League Soccer club, and LAFC decided not to play their match at Rio Tinto …

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