After being unanimously approved by the Major League Soccer Board of Owners, the sale of the Real Salt Lake a David Blitzer Y Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) from Ryan Smith, as announced by the MLS Commissioner, Don Garber.
Blitzer, which has NBA, NHL, Premier League and Bundesliga teams in its business portfolio, now adds to this MLS franchise in a transaction that included the Rio Tinto Stadium, the Zions Bank training headquarters and the RSL Academy in Herriman, Utah.
SEG, the investment entity led by Ryan Smith, adds to Real Salt Lake to a portfolio that also has Utah Jazz of the NBA to strengthen its investments in this region of the United States.
“The combination between David Blitzer Y SEG from Ryan Smith form a dream society to Real Salt Lake. David and Ryan’s teams have become synonymous with how athletics and community intertwine as they have brought forward world-class leading organizations outside of professional soccer, ”he said. Don Garber it’s a statement.
The MLS Commissioner added: “They both understand the tremendous value sports teams bring to a community and are deeply committed to Utah. This is a proven group of owners who bring resources and expertise to elevate all aspects of the RSL organization. “
The history of this franchise founded in 2004 by Dave Checketts had a sale in 2013 to Dell Joy Hansen until this confirmation that Blitzer Y SEG they take over the ‘Monarchs’ and their assets.
In 16 years of history, Real Salt Lake City added an MLS Cup title in 2009 (he was also a finalist in 2013), a runner-up in the 2010 Concacaf Championships, the same year he finished second in the MLS, in what was so far the two most glorious years of his short life.