SANDY, Utah-Tuesday, Real Salt Lake confirmed the organization is reducing staff and cutting pay of top executives because of the coronavirus pandemic.
RSL stated the organization is ineligible for the federal CARES program, part of the $2 trillion stimulus package recently signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and will consequently be forced to reduce staff.
RSL confirmed it will re-staff accordingly as soon as the pandemic is in recession.
Major League Soccer remains on hiatus until at least May 10.
All MLS squads remain on a moratorium at least until April 24. This bars players, coaches, and club personnel from team facilities unless they are receiving medical treatment under the direction of the squad’s medical staff.
This makes it different from a lockout as medical treatment is not permitted during lockouts.
RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen’s United Women’s Soccer League squad, the Utah Royals FC is following the same return-to-play timeline as MLS.
