MLS aims to capitalize on World Cup momentum, says Garber
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
MLS Commissioner Don Garber spoke on July 1 about leveraging the momentum generated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup while addressing the lively crowd at Levi’s Stadium. The U.S. team secured a 2-0 knockout-round victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier that day, despite a red card issued to leading goalscorer Folarin Balogun. Garber emphasized that the excitement around soccer in the U.S. started with the bid in 2018 and will continue after the tournament concludes. The MLS season is on hold during the World Cup, set to resume on July 16.
- •MLS Commissioner Don Garber spoke on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium.
- •U.S. defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in knockout rounds.
- •Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card in the match.
- •MLS aims to sustain soccer excitement beyond the World Cup.
- •MLS will resume play on July 16 after the tournament.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Don Garber: MLS ready to take the World Cup momentum ‘from here’
"The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, is serving as a host nation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This summer’s rendition of the event has had no shortage of classic finishes and shocking finishes across the group stages and early part of the knockout rounds, leading many to question whether this has been…
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