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Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announces that Austin FC will host the 2025 MLS All-Star soccer game, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Garber never pretended to know everything about soccer, but he did know business -- and that’s served him well as the head of Major League Soccer for the past 25 years. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Commissioner Don Garber celebrates 25 years at the helm of Major League Soccer

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves to the crowd during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

MLS commissioner says 2023 was undeniably the Year of Messi but season also had other high points

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

MLS Commissioner Don Garber conducts an interview before the MLS Cup soccer match between LAFC and the Philadelphia Union, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles. With opening approaching Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said he hopes to pick a 30th team by the end of the year and defended an expanded playoff format in which 18 of 29 clubs each the playoffs. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) **FILE**

MLS says San Diego, Las Vegas top candidates for 30th team

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the leagues 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer has extended its deadline for negotiating adjustments to the existing collective bargaining agreement until Feb. 4 and warned it is prepared to lock out players if a deal isn't reached by then. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

MLS delays season opener until April 17

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

MLS still waiting to hear from players on new CBA proposal

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the leagues 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Garber said while Major League Soccer is on track to have losses nearing $1 billion because of the coronavirus, he's proud of how the league was able to navigate the pandemic and complete a difficult season. Garber gave his annual state of the league address on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in advance of the MLS Cup final on Saturday between the Seattle Sounders and Columbus Crew.(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Garber recounts MLS successes, but acknowledges losses

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer said Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, it will resume its season once the MLS is Back tournament in Florida wraps up. The league's 26 teams will each play 18 games, with the first between FC Dallas and Nashville set for Aug. 12.(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) **FILE**

MLS navigates resuming the season in local markets

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

D.C. United's Joseph Mora, right, collides with Orlando City's Ruan, left, going after the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Mora was injured in the play and left the match. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ** FILE **

MLS, players agree to resume season with summer tournament

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, left, and Charlotte MLS team owner David Tepper announce that Major League Soccer will be coming to Charlotte in 2021 at an event in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond

Charlotte lands Major League Soccer expansion team

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

MLS hopes to put 30th team in Charlotte, North Carolina

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

The MLS Cup trophy is displayed on the roof of the Space Needle, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Seattle. The Seattle Sounders are scheduled to face Toronto FC on Sunday in the MLS Cup soccer match at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, the third time the two teams have met for the MLS championship. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Garber touts MLS successes while labor negotiations loom

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 18, 2019 file photo Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles. Garber's 20th anniversary as Major League Soccer's commissioner is Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 and the league's challenge these days is growth and not survival, an upward trajectory that will be boosted when the U.S. co-hosts the World Cup in 2026. MLS has doubled in size to 24 teams under Garber's leadership, plays primarily in soccer specific stadiums and maintains an average attendance among the top 10 soccer leagues in the world. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, file)

Garber’s 20 years as MLS commissioner time of huge growth

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ion Erice, lower right, fights for control of the ball with Los Angeles FC forward Latif Blessing (7) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

MLS announces plans to expand to 30 teams

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Nashville SC releases colors, new logo for team starting ‘20

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

MLS extends commissioner Garber’s contract through 2023

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File - In this June 24, 2018, file photo, Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) has a shot defended by Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) in the second half of an MLS soccer match in Atlanta. Before an expected crowd of more than 70,000, Atlanta United will host the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Brett Davis, File)

MLS commissioner wants to become more of ‘selling league’

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2017, file photo, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber smiles during a press conference in Nashville, Tenn., where it was announced that Nashville was awarded an MLS franchise. Now nearing two decades at the helm of MLS, Garber guides an ever-expanding league that is set to grow to 26 teams by 2020. Garber will be enshrined in the National Soccer Hall of Fame this weekend. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Lamar Hunt’s legacy looms large over Garber’s induction

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2017, file photo, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber smiles during a press conference where it was announced that Nashville was awarded an MLS franchise, in Nashville, Tenn. Major League Soccer and Liga MX have joined in a long-term partnership that will launch later this year when reigning MLS Cup champion Toronto hosts a team from Mexico's top league. The match, dubbed the Campeones Cup, is set for Sept. 19 at BMO Field. The partnership announced Tuesday, March 13, 2018, will go beyond that single game to include youth competitions, future All-Star games and other events and initiatives. &quot;We and Liga MX have an opportunity to do something that's really unprecedented in North America,&quot; Garber said. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Major League Soccer forms partnership with Mexico’s Liga MX

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber, left, presents a scarf to John Ingram, chairman of Ingram Industries Inc., as Garber announces that Nashville, Tenn. has been awarded a Major League Soccer franchise Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Ingram is the head of the group seeking to bring the team to Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Major League Soccer: Nashville granted latest expansion team

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Toronto FC midfielder Victor Vazquez, left, and forward Sebastian Giovinco warm up during practice ahead of the MLS Cup soccer final against the Seattle Sounders, in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Garber talks MLS expansion, relocation in annual address

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press