Real Salt Lake have named John Kimball as club president on a multi-yr contract.
Kimball first joined the enterprise as interim president, and oversaw the transition of membership possession to David Blitzer and the Smith Entertainment Group in January.
“We very a whole lot want to acknowledge the exceptional job achieved during the last yr-plus by means of John Kimball and the whole personnel, as this group of human beings are glaringly committed each day to constructing a international-magnificence organisation, winning championships, making an investment within the boom and achievement of the sport at all tiers,” Blitzer said in a release.
“John has established excellent leadership while strolling the membership and we’re excited to make his appointment as president official. RSL is an first-rate asset to our network and with a sturdy crew on the pitch and a devoted and passionate fan base, we know the club is in a amazing position to maintain to thrive,” Smith said.
Kimball played an indispensable function within the club’s improvement, growing growth in price ticket income, company sponsorships and network relationships.
“It’s such an honor to paintings with this membership, its fantastic enthusiasts and our new possession to hold at the fantastic legacy of Real Salt Lake,” said Kimball, an unique RSL worker whilst the club turned into installed in late 2004.
“When MLS Commissioner Don Garber introduced David Blitzer and Ryan Smith’s Smith Entertainment Group as new RSL ownership, we witnessed the colossal quantity of delight concerning our location in Utah’s sports activities landscape. We recognize we are just scratching the surface of what we can accomplish, how we will inspire, and our location in various nearby, countrywide and international soccer and corporate communities.”
RSL saw a shocking MLS Cup run in 2021, becoming the underdogs within the West earlier than in the long run dropping to Portland Timbers within the Conference finals.
They are set to kick off the 2022 MLS season on February 27 when traveling the Houston Dynamo at PNC Stadium in Texas.
