Commissioner Don Garber led a league that was heading to oblivion as had other North American soccer leagues down through the years.

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"Flushing is still the preferred site, " MLS Commissioner Don Garber said.

WSJ: Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team

"It was totally ruined, " Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said.

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Commissioner Don Garber has said MLS needs about nine acres for a 25, 000-seat stadium, assuming adequate public transportation, and NYC FC is looking for 10 to 13 acres for its home.

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"Our long-standing partnership with adidas and our combined goal to bring innovative and game-changing experiences to the sport of soccer are key reasons behind the success of Major League Soccer, " said MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

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"The Red Bulls now will have a rival here in the market providing them with that derby-like competition that is such a driver of what makes football so successful around the world, " MLS Commissioner Don Garber said.

WSJ: Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team