Dell Loy Hansen, the owner of the Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake and Real Monarchs, will begin the process of selling his teams just days after he took a leave of absence as the MLS and NWSL launched an investigation into allegations that he used racist language.
"MLS will work with Mr. Hansen on supporting the sale efforts for the company and will work closely with the club’s executive staff to support the operations of the team during the transition period," MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced in a statement. "I want to acknowledge Dell Loy Hansen’s significant efforts to build the sport of soccer in the state of Utah and for his commitment to Major League Soccer.