Is Real Salt Lake still for sale?
The news we’ve all been awaiting has finally — finally — come to fruition. Real Salt Lake has officially been sold to David Blitzer and Ryan Smith, according to a press release from Major League Soccer. Blitzer and Smith are joined by Arctos Sports Partners, a venture capital investment firm.
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Is Real Salt Lake still for sale?
The news we’ve all been awaiting has finally — finally — come to fruition. Real Salt Lake has officially been sold to David Blitzer and Ryan Smith, according to a press release from Major League Soccer. Blitzer and Smith are joined by Arctos Sports Partners, a venture capital investment firm.
How much does it cost to buy Real Salt Lake?
$400 million
A group led by David Blitzer, co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils, has reached an agreement to purchase MLS club Real Salt Lake for nearly $400 million, according to people familiar with the talks.
Who Will Buy Real Salt Lake?
David Blitzer
After over 16 months of uncertainty, Real Salt Lake officially have a new ownership group and are moving forward. Major League Soccer on Wednesday announced the sale approval for RSL to David Blitzer and Ryan Smith’s Smith Entertainment Group.
Is there a Real Salt Lake in Utah?
Real Salt Lake, often shortened to RSL, is an American professional soccer franchise based in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area….Real Salt Lake.
| Nickname(s) | Claret and Cobalt |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 14, 2004 |
| Stadium | Rio Tinto Stadium Sandy, Utah |
| Capacity | 20,213 |
| Owner | David S. Blitzer Ryan Smith |
What does Loy Hansen own?
Depends on who you ask about RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen.
Is Real Salt Lake affiliated with Real Madrid?
In September 2006, representatives from Real Salt Lake and Real Madrid signed a 10-year agreement in which the two clubs agreed to work together to promote soccer throughout both Utah and the United States.
How did Dell Loy Hansen make his money?
Hansen started a home-building business that closed during a savings and loan crisis in 1988. Hansen founded the Wasatch Group later that year, taking over government-seized real estate from the Resolution Trust Corporation for resale.
How much are RSL tickets?
Real Salt Lake Ticket Prices
| Season | Location | Average Ticket Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Rio Tinto Stadium | $37 |
| 2019 | Rio Tinto Stadium | $43 |
| 2018 | Rio Tinto Stadium | $35 |
| 2017 | Rio Tinto Stadium | $41 |
Where is Real Salt Lake FC?
A Soccer Culture Thrives in Utah Real Salt Lake (pronounced Ree-Al) plays in the stunning Rio Tinto Stadium — known to supporters as The RioT — in Sandy. The stadium boasts a mountainous backdrop and is accessible via the UTA Trax light rail line from the 9000 South Trax Station.
Where is Real Salt Lake located at?
Salt Lake City, UTReal Salt Lake / Location
Who is Dell Loy Hansen married to?
Julie Aiken Hansen
Hansen is currently married to Julie Aiken Hansen. Hansen is also an avid coin collector and acquired a rare 1894-S Barber dime for $1.3 million in 2019.
What did RSL owner say?
Speaking on the local show “Radio From Hell,” which is broadcast on a station he owns, Hansen said the boycott of the game went against what the RSL stands for, which is a sense of community building and family. He likened the team’s decision to a backstabbing.
