Find out who owns Real Salt Lake (RSL), the owner's net worth, source of wealth and ownership history of the Major League Soccer franchise.
Real Salt Lake is based in Sandy, Utah, and competes in the MLS. The club was founded in 2004 and began playing in 2005 as an expansion franchise.
Who owns Real Salt Lake (RSL)?
Real Salt Lake is owned by Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE), which has had the controlling interest since April 2025. David Blitzer is the second-largest shareholder.
Real Salt Lake (RSL) ownership structure
Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) is a sports and entertainment investment group led by the Miller family. They are known for their ownership of sports franchises across the United States.
David Blitzer
David Scott Blitzer is an American investor and sports team owner. He is also a private equity investor and is part of the Blackstone company.
David Blitzer is a managing partner of the New Jersey Devils (NHL) and the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and also manages soccer clubs under Global Football Holdings as well as being a minority owner of the MLB franchises Cleveland Guardians (MLB) and Washington Commanders (NFL).
According to figures from Forbes, David Blitzer has a net worth of around 3.58 billion USD.
Club Net Worth and Valuation
According to figures from Forbes, Real Salt Lake is valued at $600 million.
Ownership History
Dell Loy Hansen owned the franchise from 2004 to 2020. David Blitzer and Ryan Smith took over the ownership of the team from 2022 to 2025.
The Miller Sports + Entertainment took controlling ownership while Blitzer retained a minority share.
Stadium Information
Real Salt Lake plays its home games at the America First Field located in Sandy, Utah.