Utah Blitzz not competing next year

Thanks for posting the link. It's interesting to put a cap on the number when there's teams folding but I guess optomism is good. I sure hope they succeed.

 

That's really too bad. I was hoping the two teams could coexist and possibly create some sort of symbiotic relationship that would benefit both sides.

 

So what will become of the Blitzz?

Any idea if the Blitzz will make some kind of announcement today?

 

Has anybody told you you're too modest?

 

Crap!

 

Hmm, I might know why. Care to venture any guesses as to their announcement?

 

Many teams that have once played in USL have formed or later joined a League called MPSL. It is a Regional Amatuer league. Salt Ratzz are a part of this league already. I suspect they may join here. They have been a solid team in the USL. THey were part of PSL (now called the Second Division). All current Second Division teams are East coast. So USL made teams like the Blitzz decide on either A League (now First Division) or PDL (still PDL).

Check out the MPSL website and hope to see them there this upcoming season. New teams are joining this year I just do not know which.

 

https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150288

It looks like the Salt Ratz Have Issues.

Maybe the Blitzz can take their place?

 

http://www.mpsl.info

 

For those of you still in the lurch, here is a taste of what the Salt Ratz - and their owner - have to offer:

For neighbors of IHC theft suspect, things are clear now

Date: November 12, 2004

Until recently, there was always at least one BMW in the driveway at Ralph Hansen's home, a rambler in an upper middle-class neighborhood in Sandy.

Hansen's yard, which included a professional-grade sports court in the back, was the nicest on the block.

But the gardener has stopped coming, the grass has grown long and weeds have sprouted. For the first time in years, the yard was devoid of fancy decorations at Halloween.

Neighbors now know why: Ralph Hansen was charged...(SL Tribune)

And so on. Ralph Hansen, Salt Ratz owner, is accused of embezzling $2.6 million from IHC. A real stand-up guy.
To answer your other question, the Blitzz are more likely to become part of the new MSL developmental league, and possibly bring a pro womens' franchise to Utah.

 

Smart move. MLS doesn't need lower league competition for a fledgling team.

 

This surprises me (not to imply I don't believe it or that people are making it up). I know Ralph, not well at all, but would recognize him. His son played in the same age division and were frequently pitted against eachother. Even played with eachother in one of those silly 3 v 3 things. Ralph seemed like a "stand up guy" to me at the time. When he started the Rats I thought it was a generous gesture to the Utah soccer community and felt he was doing all he could to help the sport grow. It is too bad we may not be able to call him an ally any longer for the development of the sport in this state.

 

The wave at least still have their indoor team.

 

I am located in Bakersfield Ca. There is a contest going on here to name a new PDL Soccer team. All the ads I see mention the following as rival teams that will play in the PDL next year: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and yes Salt Lake City.
Here is a link
http://www.bakersfield.com/nametheteam/