Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said Tuesday that there is “absolutely no plan” to move Real Salt Lake from the Utah market. His comments came in response to a question during his annual MLS State of the League address.

Garber said Salt Lake City has been a “great” market for the league and RSL has enjoyed on-field success and continues to enjoy it. Conversations with Dell Loy Hansen, who is selling Utah Soccer Holdings, continue to be “productive,” he said.

Garber added that there are several interested parties to buy RSL.

“I think Salt Lake has been a great market for Major League Soccer,” Garber said. “It’s been a good market for the Monarchs and for the Royals as well. ... There is absolutely no plan whatsoever to move that team.”

Hansen has until Jan. 8 to sell RSL. Garber said MLS is prepared to take over the sale process of all elements within Utah Soccer.

“While we’re not announcing that that’s happening today, our right to take over the sale process is soon and it’s more likely than not that we will be assuming that role in the weeks — I’ll just say within the next 30 days,” Garber said.

Utah Soccer now consists of RSL and the Real Monarchs, along with Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy and Real Salt Lake Training Academy in Herriman.

Hansen chose to sell the teams and facilities after allegations surfaced that he made racist and sexist comments in his time as owner. MLS and the National Women’s Soccer League subsequently launched investigations into his conduct.

Garber said the MLS investigation was completed “several weeks ago” and its findings will be released after MLS Cup.