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I consider the Timbers an overwhelming success, by all measures ... Not just determined by what you do on or off the field, but whether or not you truly matter in your market.
Mark has been one of the key people responsible for the growth and success of Major League Soccer and has earned the respect of our owners and partners ... In his new role, he will help us address key company-wide priorities, ensuring that our entire organization is more efficient and effective and to help grow the quality of our competition. His leadership will continue to help us move toward our goal of becoming one of the top professional soccer leagues in the world by 2022.
Gary's vast experience in the sports and entertainment world, along with his deep understanding of the media landscape, will play a pivotal role in growing key areas of our business and forming new partnerships ... I've known Gary for more than two decades and am thrilled to have him join us during an exciting time of growth for our League. He brings a fresh perspective and entrepreneurial spirit that will drive value for Major League Soccer and our key partners at Soccer United Marketing, including U.S. Soccer, the Mexican Football Federation and CONCACAF.More quotes »
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Gary Stevenson appointed President & Managing Director of MLS Business Ventures; Mark Abbott named MLS President & Deputy Commissioner
Manage All Commercial Areas for MLS and Soccer United Marketing NEW YORK (June 19, 2013) – Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced today the appointment of Gary Stevenson, one of the sports industry’s most innovative and accomplished media and from MLSsoccer.com Read more »
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Join Dwight Clark, MLS’ Garber, Quakes and Sharks Bosses June 20
a keynote from Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, youâll learn how stadium development is driving business in Silicon Valley and how technology is revolutionizing your fan experience. Other featured speakers include Dwight Clark, 49ers legend, discussing from Street Insider Read more »
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Borough president to Major League Soccer: Forget Queens, build in the Bronx
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. wrote a letter to Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber urging the league to build a stadium in the Bronx. "As reports have made clear, your league's plans to build a new soccer stadium in Flushing Meadows have from Capital New York Read more »
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Does Trading Players Hurt Major League Soccer?
player dissatisfaction after the fact isn’t the only problem facing MLS as it steams forward into the future. MLS commissioner Don Garber’s stated goal is for his league to be one of the world’s best by 2022. The daunting prospect of reaching those lofty heights--on from US Soccer Players Read more »
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Major League Soccer sets partnership with You Can Play project
athletes across sports. "The diversity found in our League has always been a point of pride for us," MLS commissioner Don Garber said. "We are proud to partner with You Can Play to ensure that all of our fans and players know that MLS is committed to providing from Philly.com Read more »