Friday, July 17, 2026

How MLS Plans to Take the World Cup Baton Forward

Don Garber joins Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss:
  • How the 2026 World Cup has transformed soccer fandom in the U.S.
  • Messi in the World Cup final and what it means for Inter Miami and MLS
  • How MLS plans to convert World Cup fans into lifelong local club supporters
  • His relationship with Messi after the suspension controversy last summer
  • His succession timeline and reflecting on 28 years as commissioner
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