Real Salt Lake filed for the dismissal of the lawsuit brought against the club by former coach Mike Petke, per a motion filed Monday in Utah’s third judicial district court.
The motion argues that Petke’s conflict with RSL over his firing and the remaining money on his contract should be arbitrated between him, the club and Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber based on a stipulation in the league’s bylaws.
“Petke is contractually bound to arbitrate his dispute with RSL,” the motion states. “The MLS Commissioner is aware of this lawsuit, has asked Petke to withdraw his Complaint, and is prepared to arbitrate Petke’s claims.