Don Garber joins U.S. Soccer as chair of Soccer Forward initiative

U.S. Soccer announced that outgoing MLS commissioner Don Garber will chair the federation's Soccer Forward initiative. Garber has led MLS since 1999 and is scheduled to transition to a role as chairman of the league on Jan. 1, 2027. Larry Berg is slated to replace Garber as MLS commissioner at that time. In his new position with U.S. Soccer, Garber will work with partners across government and the soccer community to expand access to the sport at the grassroots level. He plans to collaborate with U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone and CEO J.T. Batson to execute these development goals. This appointment coincides with a broader effort by the federation to grow participation numbers.

• 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Outgoing MLS commissioner Don Garber takes on new role with U.S. Soccer