While financial terms were not announced, Sportico reported the sale price was nearly $400 million. "The combination of David Blitzer and Ryan Smith's SEG form a dream partnership for Real Salt Lake," MLS commissioner Don Garber said in a news release.Jan 6, 2022
How much would it cost to buy Real Salt Lake?
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.Jan 5, 2022
Has anyone bought Real Salt Lake?
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.Jan 5, 2022
Is Real Salt Lake for sale?
NEW YORK // SANDY, Utah (Wednesday, January 5, 2022) Major League Soccer's Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of Real Salt Lake and the club's associated properties to David Blitzer and Ryan Smith's Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced today.Jan 5, 2022
How much is RSL worth?
Included in the sale of the RSL franchise is the Major League Soccer team, the Real Monarchs of the United Soccer League, the stadium, the training complex in Herriman and the RSL Academy High School. Recently, sports business publication Sportico released a list that valued RSL at $420 million.Sep 6, 2021
Did Real Salt Lake get sold?
Real Salt Lake has officially been sold to David Blitzer and Ryan Smith, according to a press release from Major League Soccer. “David and Ryan's teams have become synonymous with how athletics and community intersect, as they have demonstrated leading world-class organizations outside of professional soccer.Jan 5, 2022
Who is going to buy Real Salt Lake?
David Blitzer
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