The Board of Governors for Major League Soccer (MLS) has made the decision to extend Commissioner Don Garber’s contract until 2027.
This announcement was confirmed on Wednesday, just in time for the MLS Cup final set to take place this weekend, featuring the LA Galaxy and the New York Red Bulls.
However, details regarding the financial aspects of the contract have not been made public.

Since its inception in 1996, MLS faced significant challenges, including financial losses and the looming prospect of closure.
It was during these precarious times in 1999 that Garber, who previously worked in the NFL, stepped in to lead the league.
Under his tenure, the league has grown exponentially, increasing its roster from 12 teams to an impressive 30, with the upcoming inclusion of San Diego FC in the next season.

Garber also played a pivotal role in the establishment of the league’s marketing division, Soccer United Marketing.
He has been a strong advocate for the development of soccer-centric stadiums and has significantly contributed to the creation of an academy system focused on nurturing American players.

Reflecting on his 25 years with MLS, Garber remarked, “MLS has driven the rise of a soccer nation in America and Canada.
And that sounds like it’s amorphous, but it’s not.” He emphasized that the league’s most notable achievement has been building a formidable soccer community in the region, stating, “We’ve been the driver of the growth of the beautiful game in our region at so many different levels.”

Garber expressed pride in how MLS has earned respect from players, fans, and the governing bodies of the sport.
“We have become a respected league in the eyes of players, fans, and institutions that govern the sport.
I am most proud of that,” he concluded.