Commissioner Don Garber says their decision on the next MLS expansion team will come in 2018. And he’s not entirely certain when Nashville takes the pitch, whether that’s 2019 or 2020.
This frustrates the supporters. Yet, it means all their representatives delivered outstanding cases. No quick, clear decision for MLS members. All three convincingly argued for entry in North America’s top-tier soccer as soon as possible.
Don Garber and his colleagues run a strong soccer organization that demonstrates long-term stability. That stability extends beyond quality of play to financial strength. They know what they’re doing.