Don Garber became MLS commissioner in 1999, replacing Doug Logan. Under his leadership, MLS has expanded from 12 to 30 teams, built dozens of soccer-specific stadiums, signed the Apple TV broadcasting deal, and attracted global stars.
Garber's tenure has been defined by steady, strategic growth. He navigated the league through the post-contraction era, the Great Recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple labor negotiations.