A Statement from National Women's Soccer League Commissioner, Lisa Baird

Published on August 30, 2020 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) News Release

CHICAGO - The National Women's Soccer League Commissioner, Lisa Baird has released the following statement:

"The National Women's Soccer League has been informed that Dell Loy Hansen will begin the process to sell Utah Soccer Holdings, the entity that owns Utah Royals FC. That decision is in the best interest of the club and the NWSL.

Mr. Hansen's contributions to the league's growth and the continued development of soccer are notable, but we agree that the decision is the right one for the future of the Royals. We look forward to supporting the Royals players and staff and will assist the ownership transition in every way possible."

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