Literally no surprise here: The Utah Royals are returning to National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in 2024, as the league awards an expansion franchise to David Blitzer (Global Football Holdings) and Ryan Smith (Smith Entertainment Group). (more…)
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New RSL owners outline plans, including return to NWSL
New RSL owners David Blitzer and Ryan Smith outlined plans for Real Salt Lake and Rio Tinto Stadium, while also confirming a return of NWSL to Salt Lake City. (more…)
MLS approves Real Salt Lake sale to David Blitzer and Smith Entertainment Group
After a drawn-out process, MLS’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of Real Salt Lake and the club’s associated properties, including Rio Tinto Stadium and Real Monarchs (MLS NEXT Pro), to David Blitzer and Ryan Smith’s Smith Entertainment Group (SEG). (more…)