Overview

• David Blitzer is negotiating the sale of controlling stakes in Real Salt Lake (MLS) and Utah Royals (NWSL) to the Miller family, former owners of the Utah Jazz.
• The Miller family aims to reestablish itself in Utah's professional sports scene after selling the Jazz in 2020.
• Blitzer, who acquired Real Salt Lake in 2022 and revived the Utah Royals in 2023, is expected to retain a minority stake if the sale proceeds.
• The valuation of NWSL teams has surged, with recent expansion fees reaching $110 million, highlighting the league's growing financial appeal.
• No formal agreement has been signed, leaving the outcome of the negotiations uncertain at this time.