Don Garber wants MLS to be bigger than a Taylor Swift concert
MLS Commissioner Don Garber joins the show to discuss a gamut of topics including the growth of the MLS, the high-profile signings of Thomas Müller and Son Heung-Min, how the FIFA 2026 World Cup will affect MLS and his all-time favorite music.
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Show Notes
This week we’re joined by a very special guest: Don Garber, Commissioner of Major League Soccer, which is celebrating its 30th season in 2025. Talking to David Gass and Alejandro Bedoya, the commissioner engages in a wide-ranging conversation that covers a variety of topics important to American soccer today: the growth of MLS (2:00), what he hopes the league looks like in the future (13:15), recent high-profile signings of Thomas Müller and Son Heung-Min (15:10), the global nature of competitive tournaments like Leagues Cup (23:30) and the Apple TV deal (27:10). Then, the commissioner shares some of his favorite things outside of soccer, including what music he can’t stop listening to and a book recommendation every soccer fan will enjoy (40:00).
It all leads to a great conversation about America’s top-flight professional soccer league.
The U.S. Soccer Podcast is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast tells stories in service to soccer and the people who live it, amplifying player voices and the stories behind the game. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.
Hosts: David Gass, Alejandro Bedoya
Guests: Don Garber
Producers: Matthew Nelson, Brad Fosler
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