MLS will investigate RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen after allegations of racist language arise in report

Desert News

SALT LAKE CITY — Major League Soccer announced Thursday night that it will “immediately commence an investigation” into Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen following a report in The Athletic about alleged racial comments in the past.

The MLS Players Association also released a statement calling for the immediate suspension of Hansen.

“The allegations in tonight’s Athletic story concerning RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen are sickening. The MLSPA calls upon MLS to immediately suspend Hansen and conduct a thorough investigation. If the allegations are substantiated, he must be forced to sell the team.”