Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen took to X96 Thursday morning to express his frustration at the Real Salt Lake player’s decision to not play against LAFC on Wednesday as a protest of racism and police brutality in this country. Before the end of the weekend, Hansen had agreed to sell the team and has taken a leave of absence.
That was due in no small part to backlash from fans after many staff members started to share their experience with the organization, including reports of racist language used by Hansen. Most notably was Andy Williams speaking to the Athletic, but many others shared their stories as well.