A Conversation with MLS Commissioner Don Garber on World Cup, Messi, Future & More

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 CHAPTERS 0:00 How the 2026 World Cup Has Gone for MLS and American Soccer 2:02 How Key Is It That a Current MLS Player Is in the World Cup Final 3:33 Don Garber on His Relationship With Messi After Last Summer's Suspension 4:47 How MLS Keeps the Momentum Going After the World Cup 6:21 Don Garber on His Succession Plan and Reflecting on 28 Years as Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices