MLS commissioner defends ban on ‘political’ signage at games amid Ice crackdown Don Garber said he ‘sympathizises with those impacted’ by Ice raids as fans express fear and are banned from games. The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2025
MLS Chief Tightlipped On Messi Ban After All-Star No-show Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber refused to be drawn on whether the league planned to sanction Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami and Argentina superstar was a late withdrawal from Wednesday's All-Star game. International Business Times · Jul 24, 2025
2025 MLS All-Star Game: How to Vote, Breakdown, Ballot Qualification Everything you need to know about the 2025 MLS-All Star Game voting process. Sports Illustrated · May 28, 2025
MLS Year 30: A league at a philosophical crossroads as World Cups loom America’s top circuit has grown and thrived thanks to mechanisms it now no longer needs The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2025
How Many MLS Teams Are There for the 2025 Season? Find out how many MLS teams are in the 2025 season, including details on the newest additions, the league's expansion, and future plans for growth. Sports Illustrated · Feb 19, 2025
MLS Expansion: How It Works and New Teams on the Way Major League Soccer has grown from 10 to 30 teams since its inaugural season in 1996, with St. Louis City and San Diego FC being the two most recent additions to the division. Sports Illustrated · Jan 29, 2025
‘Stay the course’: do MLS’s anemic ratings in the Apple TV era matter? It’s certainly strange that MLS apparently struggles to outdo pickleball in the broadcast TV ratings. But with a North American World Cup looming, there’s no reason for panic The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2024
Major League Soccer to go on break during 2026 FIFA World Cup NEW DELHI: Commissioner Don Garber announced on Friday in Carson, California, that Major League Soccer (MLS) will suspend operations during the 2026 World Cup. The announcement came ahead of Saturday's MLS Cup final. The Times of India · Dec 7, 2024
Lionel Messi Named MLS MVP For 2024 Season Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP for 2024 season, setting records and leading Inter Miami to success. His impact extends beyond the game, inspiring fans and players. Top News · Dec 6, 2024
Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is the MVP of Major League Soccer for 2024 The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
MLS commissioner joins calls for Fifa to ‘be strategic’ over football fixtures Don Garber was sympathetic with the clubs that faced fixture overload but he still backed the Club World Cup’s inclusion in the calendar The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024
MLS is treating fans with contempt as the referee strike rumbles on The league can’t continue to pretend its replacement officials are up to the usual standard as errors and controversies pile up The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2024
Striking Referees Cry Foul Over MLS Stand-ins Striking Major League Soccer referees on Monday accused substitute officials of making a litany of mistakes in last weekend's fixtures as their bitter labor dispute with league chiefs rumbled on. International Business Times · Mar 19, 2024
Do Apple’s MLS broadcasts merely exist to promote the league’s agenda? The technology giant has paid billions to show matches on its streaming service, and critical analysis isn’t part of the package The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2024
The Guardian - US · Feb 29, 2024 ‘It’s a luxury to have him’: how Messi is building on Beckham’s legacy Inter Miami’s trip to LA represented a passing of the torch from the MLS’s old glamor franchise to its new one
Latin Times · Feb 26, 2024 MLS Prepared for Lockout Amid Referee Strike, Says Commissioner Don Garber This is the second time in the last 10 years that PRO, funded by MLS, has locked out the PSRA referees during CBA negotiations.
Top News · Feb 22, 2024 Inter Miami Wins Season Opener With Messi's Brilliance Inter Miami's victory over Real Salt Lake, led by Messi, sets a positive tone for the MLS season ahead.
International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024 MLS Chief Blasts Referees Union Over Lockout Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has hit out at referee union members after talks broke down leaving the league to start the new season without their top referees.
Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2024 All you need to know about Major League Soccer 2024 and its Messi mania The Messi effect, biggest players, league breakdown and everything else you need to know about Major League Soccer.
Fortune · Jan 11, 2024 The $40 billion AI mania sprouts a tech incubator program in the unlikeliest place: Major League Soccer The soccer league is launching a formal startup incubator program with six companies from across the world. Yes, some of them are AI startups.
The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2023 Wilfried Nancy’s gonzo Columbus Crew are deserving MLS champions Only five years after the founder members nearly skipped town, the French manager’s opportunistic, effervescent Crew SC are the MLS Cup winners for a second time in four seasons
Latin Times · Dec 9, 2023 Lionel Messi Has Brought 'Transformational Year' for MLS Says League Commissioner Don Garber In his "state of the league" address ahead of MLS Cup final Garber said MLS was trending upwards in all key areas
The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023 Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition match Lionel Messi celebrated his 8th Ballon D'Or win with Inter Miami fans, hoisting the trophy in a pregame ceremony. He was welcomed by MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Inter Miami owners, and the crowd. Messi thanked the Miami fans for making him feel at home and expressed hope for more titles…
The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2023 By surfing the playoff expansion trend, MLS has devalued the regular season MLS has upped the playoff teams from 14 to 18 and added a best-of-three format. But what is a boon for the postseason has belittled the rest of the year
The Guardian - US · Sep 12, 2023 Bruce Arena: US soccer’s Alex Ferguson approaches a murky end The former USA and LA Galaxy coach resigned from New England last week. But it’s unclear exactly what brought about his downfall