Real Salt Lake is getting close to a big ownership change as David Blitzer, who owns most of the club right now is talking about selling his part to the Miller family. The Millers who used to own the Utah Jazz are looking to get back into sports with this deal. Blitzer will probably keep some small part of ownership and stay involved with the club but nobody really knows what Ryan Smith is gonna do yet.
- David Blitzer is trying to sell most of his part in Real Salt Lake.
- The Miller family who had the Utah Jazz before want to buy it.
- Blitzer will keep a small part of the club.
The Miller Family’s Return to Sports Ownership
The Millers maybe buying Real Salt Lake means they’re coming back to owning sports teams. They could bring different ideas to the club which would fit with how Major League Soccer keeps changing. Everyone thinks the Millers will bring new life and money which could help the team do better and get more popular.
Since MLS is getting bigger and tougher, these kind of ownership changes matter a lot. More people are getting interested in the league and it’s getting better players and more money like we’ve seen before.
Sources: Real Salt Lake majority owner David Blitzer is in advanced talks to sell the club to the Miller family, who previously owned Utah Jazz. Sportico 1st reported.
Blitzer would still be involved as minority owner & Ryan Smith’s role at RSL going forward is unclear, I’m told https://t.co/8GOvIfiOIa
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert)
March 29, 2025
Broader Implications in Major League Soccer
The Miller family maybe buying Real Salt Lake shows what’s happening in MLS these days. The league keeps getting more money and new owners which shows how popular it’s getting everywhere. It’s kind of like what other teams are doing to get better.
This change in who owns the team is like what other sports teams are doing all over. Real Salt Lake with the Millers in charge might show other MLS teams what to do and make everything more exciting and competitive.
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