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Soccer News / ESPN / December 4

Garber softens on MLS pro/rel: 'Never say never'

MLS commissioner Don Garber won't rule out adopting relegation and promotion while making clear such a decision is years or decades away.

Soccer News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / November 14
MLS will officially utilize European league schedules

MLS will officially utilize European league schedules

Major League Soccer wasted no time shaking up its future. Hours after revealing that mls">MLS Season Pass will drop its paywall next year, the league announced a sweeping calendar overhaul that shifts MLS into full alignment with top European competitions beginning in 2027, MLSSoccer reports.

Soccer News / ESPN / July 23

Garber: MLS won't rush 'seismic' calendar shift

MLS commissioner Don Garber reiterated that a change to the league's calendar will not likely come until after the 2026 World Cup, insisting that a "seismic" shift like that would take time to implement.

Charlotte FC News / Field Level Media / July 21
Charlotte to host 2026 MLS All-Star Game

Charlotte to host 2026 MLS All-Star Game

The MLS All-Star Game is coming to Charlotte, for the first time in 2026, the league announced Wednesday. "Charlotte has turned into a big-time soccer city, and we are pleased to bring the 2026 MLS All-Star Game to the Queen City," MLS commissioner Don Garber said.

Soccer News / ESPN / July 11

Garber: CWC a milestone moment for U.S. soccer

As the Club World Cup draws to a close on Sunday, North America's soccer community is celebrating what Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber calls a breakthrough moment for the region.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / April 11
MLS to stick with existing schedule...for now

MLS to stick with existing schedule...for now

After months of speculation, Major League Soccer's Board of Governors announced Thursday that the league would not abandon its summer schedule to align itself with international soccer's August-May season.

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 29
MLS makes smart decision to expand availability to Season Pass

MLS makes smart decision to expand availability to Season Pass

With no blackouts and every game available, MLS Season Pass made its debut during the 2023 season and is now expanding its availability to new customers.

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Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 7
MLS to go on hiatus during 2026 World Cup

MLS to go on hiatus during 2026 World Cup

Major League Soccer will go on break during the entirety of the 2026 World Cup. That's according to commissioner Don Garber, who made the declaration Friday in Carson, Calif., the site of Saturday's MLS Cup final.

Soccer News / ESPN / December 6

MLS mulling calendar shift amid crowded schedule

MLS Commissioner Don Garber acknowledged the increasingly crowded soccer calendar and the league strongly considering a potential shift to a fall/spring format to better align with European leagues.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 4, 2024
MLS commissioner Don Garber signs 4-year extension

MLS commissioner Don Garber signs 4-year extension

MLS commissioner Don Garber recently signed a four-year contract extension through the 2027 season. A league representative confirmed to Sportico on Wednesday that owners voted in July to extend Garber.

Soccer News / ESPN / October 16, 2024

MLS boss: FIFA suit could spark schedule change

MLS president Don Garber said the recent antitrust antitrust lawsuit before the European Commission in Brussels could spark change to the congested global calendar.

Soccer News / ESPN / February 21, 2024

MLS 'very prepared' for 'frustrating' ref lockout

Lionel Messi's first full season in Major League Soccer started with replacement officials Wednesday when Inter Miami CF beat Real Salt Lake in the opening match of 2024, and Commissioner Don Garber said the league is not sure what will happen next.

Soccer News / ESPN / February 19, 2024

MLS commissioner Garber Q&A: Capitalizing on Messi mania

On the eve of the 2024 regular season, MLS commissioner Don Garber spoke with ESPN about the league's continued growth after Lionel Messi's arrival.

Inter Miami News / Field Level Media / December 8, 2023
MLS commish Don Garber: Messi effect ‘cannot be overstated’

MLS commish Don Garber: Messi effect ‘cannot be overstated’

Commissioner Don Garber hailed 2023 as "the most successful season" in Major League Soccer history while saying there are no plans to change current salary-cap restrictions.

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San Diego to join MLS in 2025

Soccer hotbed San Diego to join MLS in 2025

After many months of speculation, MLS commissioner Don Garber confirmed Thursday that San Diego will join Major League Soccer as the league's 30th franchise.

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MLS, Apple TV agree to 10-year broadcast deal worth $2.5 billion

MLS, Apple TV agree to 10-year broadcast deal worth $2.5 billion

Major League Soccer will have a new broadcast home for at least a decade beginning next year.

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